Bridging Knowledge, Data, and AI

This book provides a practical solution to one of the most persistent challenges in modern organizations - unlocking the full value of organizational knowledge and data to drive alignment, collaboration, and innovation. It details the Semantic Layer Framework - a unified model that integrates proven design principles, enabling technologies, and tested methodologies into a cohesive solution. Rather than treating knowledge, data, information, and content as discrete concepts, the framework unites them as an interconnected strategic architecture. It helps organizations build shared understanding, streamline decisions, scale innovation, and enable reliable AI. Uniting the fields of knowledge management, data management, information management, and AI engineering, the book draws on real-world case studies to show how semantic components (taxonomies, ontologies, metadata, glossaries, and knowledge graphs) can be combined to form a scalable, AI-ready framework aligned with real business needs.

“As some of the most trusted and influential voices in the world of enterprise semantics, the authors bring a level of clarity and discipline to this topic that our industry has desperately needed for a long time.”  

Malcolm Hawker

Chief Data Officer (CDO), Profisee 

“AI will not reach its potential in the enterprise without a strong Semantic Layer. This book shows why — and more importantly, how — to build it. It’s a roadmap for organizations that want to move fast, reduce complexity, and scale AI with confidence.”

Jean-Claude Monney

Hybrid Intelligence Strategy Advisor, The Monney Group LLC

Former Microsoft Chief Knowledge Officer

“This book serves as a guide to fully understanding what a Semantic Layer is, the complexities of its creation, ways organizations can utilize it effectively, and strategies for evolving and refining a Semantic Layer over time. I'm confident this book will soon be regarded as the definitive guide—maybe even the bible—for anyone working with Semantic Layers.”

Liam Fahey

Partner at The Leadership Forum