ServiceNow and CapZone Impact Investments LLC have announced a strategic partnership to develop a national network of next-generation digital solutions for mission-critical manufacturing, starting with the Mobile Naval Yard in Alabama. Launched on July 23, 2025, this initiative leverages ServiceNow’s AI Platform and CapZone’s Opportunity Zone expertise to transform legacy shipbuilding and enhance U.S. naval operations along the Gulf Coast and beyond.
ServiceNow and CapZone collaborate to digitize mission-critical manufacturing.
Initiative begins with Mobile Naval Yard, focusing on U.S. naval operations.
Utilizes ServiceNow AI Platform for automation and risk management.
CapZone’s Opportunity Zone fund supports compliance and investment.
Introduces “Anything-As-A-Service” for consumption-based solutions.
Aims to modernize the U.S. Defense Industrial Base with Industry 4.0 tools.
The partnership combines ServiceNow’s AI-driven platform with CapZone’s Opportunity Zone investment and analytics capabilities to modernize shipbuilding. “ServiceNow and CapZone aim to revitalize the Mobile Naval Yard into a state-of-the-art digital facility,” said Steve Walters, president, Americas, at ServiceNow. The initiative enhances operational efficiency, supply chain visibility, and readiness for the Department of Defense.
CapZone’s expertise in long-term capitalization and regulatory compliance, bolstered by the permanent Opportunity Zone program, drives the partnership’s impact. “The complexity of Opportunity Zones demands AI-enabled tools to support fund structuring, compliance, and investment deployment,” said Al Puchala, CEO of CapZone. The United Submarine Alliance Fund, launched in 2024 with the U.S. Navy, supports this mission.
CapZone introduces “Anything-As-A-Service” in Mobile, utilizing ServiceNow’s AI Platform to deliver consumption-based solutions integrating software, hardware, data, and human capital. This Industry 4.0 approach streamlines manufacturing processes and ensures compliance for Opportunity Zone funds and national security investments.
The collaboration sets a new standard for naval vessel production, aligning with U.S. objectives for infrastructure modernization and defense readiness. With ServiceNow’s $3.113 billion in Q2 2025 subscription revenues and 21.5% year-over-year growth, the partnership is poised to scale nationwide, strengthening the Defense Industrial Base.
ServiceNow and CapZone’s partnership marks a pivotal step in modernizing U.S. naval manufacturing. By integrating AI-driven automation and Opportunity Zone investments, the initiative enhances efficiency and resilience, positioning the U.S. for global competitiveness in mission-critical operations.
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CapZone Impact Investments LLC (CZII) is a leading national Opportunity Zone investment firm focused on making and managing equity investments that drive social impact at scale. With the Opportunity Zone program now made permanent through recent legislation, CapZone is well-positioned to deploy long-term private capital into critical national priorities. Its investment strategies align with U.S. objectives in infrastructure modernization, workforce development, and defense readiness — uniquely leveraging OZ 2.0 incentives to drive lasting economic and strategic impact.
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