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Ontologies: formal representations of knowledge as sets of concepts and relationships, play a pivotal role in artificial intelligence and information systems. They enable machines to interpret human knowledge by structuring concepts in a machine processable way. However, ontologies are not culturally neutral: they embed assumptions from the language and worldview of their creators [1] [2] . An ontology reflects a particular conceptualisation of the world and this conceptualisation is often influenced by the culture and linguistic context in which it was developed. Professionals in knowledge engineering must therefore grapple with how cultural assumptions and linguistic structures shape concept selection, relation patterns and even biases in ontological models. In this post, we explore the interplay between ontologies, culture and language, and the implications for AI and knowledge engineering. Using real-world examples from Friend of a Friend ( FOAF), schema.org al well as domain...

Executive summary Modern scientific, technological, defence and intelligence capability depends disproportionately on cognitive variance associated with neurodivergence. Western societies historically extracted value from such cognition while marginalising contributors through medicalisation, exclusion and late recognition. Eastern societies followed an alternative path, integrating cognitive variance through role alignment and collective discipline, often without diagnostic recognition and at high personal cost. Neither model optimises resilience, wellbeing or long-term capability. Reframing neurodivergence as cognitive infrastructure enables stronger organisational performance, national resilience and competitive advantage. Abstract Modern scientific, technological and security capability rests upon sustained engagement with complexity, abstraction and anomaly detection. Evidence from history organisational practice and labour-market data demonstrates persistent reliance upo...

The UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB) brings managed service providers into scope, strengthens supply-chain oversight and tightens incident reporting. This post summarises what MSPs and defence-sector suppliers need to do next. The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What Managed Service Providers and the Defence Sector Need to Know Date: 12 November 2025 By: Metier Solutions Ltd Strengthening the United Kingdom’s Digital Backbone The UK Government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill (CSRB) to reinforce national digital defences after high-impact incidents across healthcare, energy and local government. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and defence supply-chain partners are in sharper focus because of the privileged access they hold to essential services and sensitive environments. According to government analysis, cyber attacks now impose multi-billion-pound annual costs across the UK economy. The Bill shifts emphasis fr...

Over the course of this series, we’ve explored how organizational performance must evolve in the age of AI, not through hype or fear but through structured, human-centred transformation. What We’ve Learned Each post in this series has examined a different lens through which performance, AI and organizational dynamics intersect: The critical need for theory to navigate complexity  Clarifying the human-AI partnership Translating data into strategic decision-making Building resilience in a volatile landscape Accelerating learning at machine speed Embedding ethics into every algorithm Investing in people alongside technology Driving ROI through strategic alignment Differentiating through uniquely human assets Embedding AI into Organizational DNA Sustaining performance over the long term Why a Framework Matters Without a coherent performance framework, AI risks becoming a scattered set of tools rather than a coordinated capability. A model like IMPACT bring...

AI may offer speed but sustainable performance demands foresight. Long-term success depends not just on what organizations adopt but on what they sustain. The Longevity Dilemma AI enables rapid transformation but speed without sustainability risks burnout, fragmentation and strategic drift. Many AI investments focus on short-term wins: cost cuts, fast rollouts or eye-catching prototypes. But real impact is measured in endurance, not velocity. Why Sustainability Matters in AI Strategy To future-proof performance organizations must consider the environmental, social, financial and systemic implications of AI deployment. This includes: Minimizing resource consumption and digital waste Ensuring fair labour transitions and skill investment Embedding transparency, trust and inclusivity in systems Managing long-term cost, governance and lifecycle planning Performance Theory as a Compass A performance framework like IMPACT supports sustainable decision-making. It balanc...