Lockheed Martin, PG&E, Salesforce, Wells Fargo announce launch of Emberpoint

Lockheed Martin (LMT), PG&E Corporation (PCG), Salesforce (CRM) and Wells Fargo (WFC) announced the launch of EMBERPOINT LLC, a purpose-built venture that they say will integrate next-generation wildfire solutions to help first responders detect, prevent and fight catastrophic wildfires. EMBERPOINT will use artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and integrated command-and-control technologies to help first responders detect fires earlier, prevent their spread and enhance coordination for mitigation efforts. Lockheed Martin will contribute its cutting-edge layered approach to prediction and detection, as well as military-grade autonomous response and suppression capabilities, Pacific Gas and Electric Company will bring wildfire mitigation experience, with layers of protection and a track record of deploying effective risk management programs across geographically-diverse communities, Salesforce will contribute to the digital foundation for EMBERPOINT, and Wells Fargo is helping to fund the venture through a capital investment.