Semantic Partners

Governance Frameworks

Building an ontology or knowledge graph is only half the challenge - sustaining it requires rigorous governance. We design operating models that ensure your semantic assets remain accurate, current, and aligned with business objectives. From stewardship roles to automated quality checks, we build the human and technical infrastructure for long-term success.

Most partnerships move slowly because you spend the first six months explaining how the technology works. With Semantic Partners, that phase did not exist. Their knowledge graph expertise meant they understood what Squirro does and why it matters before the first customer conversation. That changes the quality of the work they bring.

Dorian Selz · CEO, Squirro

What's included

  • Ontology governance operating models
  • Change management and versioning
  • Quality metrics and validation (SHACL constraints)
  • Stewardship roles and responsibilities
  • Integration with enterprise data governance

Business impact

  • Ensure ontology accuracy and consistency over time
  • Define clear ownership and stewardship roles
  • Automate quality validation with SHACL constraints
  • Align semantic governance with enterprise data governance
  • Reduce maintenance costs through structured processes

Our process

A proven methodology refined across dozens of enterprise engagements.

01

Governance Assessment

Evaluating your current data governance maturity and identifying gaps specific to semantic asset management.

02

Operating Model Design

Defining roles, responsibilities, decision rights, and workflows for ontology and knowledge graph governance.

03

Quality Framework

Implementing SHACL constraints, automated validation, and quality metrics dashboards.

04

Change Management

Establishing versioning policies, review processes, and communication channels for ontology evolution.

05

Training & Adoption

Training stewards and stakeholders, embedding governance into existing workflows, and measuring adoption.

Frequently asked questions

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