The IT consulting firm’s partners are certified to audit AI management systems for responsible, ethical and risk-aware AI development and usage

Fusion Collective, an IT consulting firm redefining innovation by putting people at the center of technology, today announced its three founding partners’ achievement of ISO 42001 lead auditor certification, the world’s first international standard for AI Management Systems by the International Organization for Standardization. The Fusion Collective team’s certifications as Lead Implementers and Lead Auditors provide validation of the firm’s extensive AI expertise and reinforce the trusted guidance they provide to companies.

Designed for entities providing or utilizing AI-based products or services, ensuring responsible development and use of AI systems, ISO 42001 provides a standard framework and specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving AI Management Systems within organizations. The certification addresses the unique challenges AI poses from ethics, transparency and continuous learning and encourages balancing innovation with governance.

“At Fusion Collective, our goal is to make AI accountable to the people it serves,” said Yvette Schmitter, co-founder and CEO, Fusion Collective. “Becoming ISO 42001 lead auditor certified was a no-brainer for us, because our clients are specifically looking to implement AI ethically to achieve transformative business outcomes. We look forward to continuing to support and foster truly responsible AI implementation, because we know that every breach and every error AI makes impacts real people with real lives.”

With humanity at the heart of all its work, Fusion Collective practices and enables responsible AI development and comprehensive AI governance. While there is no consistent, overarching regulation and compliance measures for AI, the firm ensures compliance with and beyond existing legal and regulatory standards as part of its Guardian Protocol and ETHICALENS service offerings.

For more information about the Fusion Collective team’s ISO 42001 lead auditor certification and AI governance expertise, visit fusioncollective.net.

ABOUT FUSION COLLECTIVE

Redefining innovation by putting people at the center of technology, Fusion Collective is an IT consulting firm serving companies on their journeys to leveraging AI and emerging technologies for transformative business outcomes. Founded by three former Big 4 alums and key tech leaders, the award-winning Fusion Collective team delivers tailored solutions that empower businesses of all sizes to grow, thrive and lead with impact. From cybersecurity and AI integration to global telecommunications and energy solutions, Fortune 500 to bootstrapped entrepreneurs, Fusion Collective bridges the gap between advanced technology and human potential, ensuring no challenge is too complex and no opportunity is out of reach. For more information, visit fusioncollective.net or follow Fusion Collective on LinkedIn.

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