ISO 42001 certification is yet another confirmation that Metyis is firmly in control of its IT processes. We are the first organisation to become certified in the Netherlands and amongst the first in Europe, setting a new benchmark for responsible AI operations.

For Metyis, this certificate goes beyond compliance, as our Partner Louis de Cointet explains, "It validates our existing achievements and reinforces our ongoing commitment to ethical, rigorous governance and implementation standards in the AI-based products and services we design and develop."

Our experts – Data Science Director Marcello Cacciato and CISO Louis Keulemans – explain how it brings confidence to our clients and business partners, knowing their AI projects are delivered with rigorous governance, ethical safeguards, and proven processes in place.

The impact for our partners 

As AI tools become more powerful, so does the responsibility to manage them wisely. Louis Keulemans notes, “We’ve seen a sharp increase of AI as a component in every data project. The growing impact of technology and tightening regulations are moving faster than many IT teams can keep up. Metyis obtaining ISO 42001 demonstrates our commitment to mastering AI in every project. We support our partners in delivering results, while maintaining control." 

To support this, we ensure clients and partners are working with highly trained staff capable of managing projects and making sure that every aspect of an AI project is handled properly. We believe business partners deserve to develop their AI projects with confidence, especially in high-risk environments, and ISO 42001 is a straightforward way of attesting to that proficiency. 

Louis Keulemans reinforces the importance of choosing the right AI partners, "Trust is really important, especially when handling the kind of data we work with – it’s the gold of the company. You need to be able to trust who you’re giving that level of access to, and that’s where Metyis comes in." 

Embedded excellence by design 

Metyis' ISO 42001 certification proves that our commitment to our partners runs deep, and that excellence has always been built into the way we work. Louis Keulemans, highlights Metyis’ long experience and leadership in AI and data management: “AI sometimes sounds like something new, but we’ve been early adopters of Machine Learning since the very beginning.” He further adds, “We’ve become a company that is highly capable of managing complex and AI-driven projects. On management of AI, I would say we’re ahead of the curve”. 

Even before we started the journey, we were almost compliant by design; it was simply a matter of building on those strengths. Marcello Cacciato reflects on why it felt like a natural next step for Metyis: “Much like other data quality and management certifications we hold, it really feels like a continuation of our current practices. In many ways, we were already aligned by design”. Marcello also explains the motivation behind going for this certification: “It wasn’t about certifying the AI products themselves, but about how we manage and support our partners in AI projects. It was about ensuring the way we manage all the processes, risks, and components around AI development follows the proper guidance and standards".  

Navigating AI with confidence 

In a crowded and fast-growing AI services market, ISO 42001 gives Metyis a clear advantage. As Marcello Cacciato notes: “Certification is our way of standing out. It wasn’t about client demand; it was about differentiating ourselves in a forest of companies offering AI”. 

It’s also a chance to show leadership as the AI landscape becomes more regulated and complex. Marcello adds: “We can now say with confidence that the way we manage AI isn’t just our way, or some improvised approach – it’s aligned with recognised best practices. That matters now more than ever, with the EU Act and other regulations taking shape. This certification proves that our AI management is not only safe and secure, but ahead of the curve when it comes to meeting, and in many cases exceeding, those standards.” 

This is our way of bringing reassurance, and our CISO Louis Keulemans, advises companies to “Embrace AI and don’t be afraid to integrate AI into your projects. It will raise questions and add complexity, but with the right partnerships, it’s not an impossible task to get where you want to go. AI adds new challenges, which means you need more training, more processes, and strong governance in place to make sure you actually find the impact you’re aiming for. I think we do that really well with our key clients, and I’m grateful for the trust they place in us.”  

As AI continues to evolve, so do we. Achieving ISO 42001 strengthens the trust our clients place in us and ensures every AI project we deliver follows clear governance, proven processes, and a commitment to responsible innovation.