Our Services
Our consulting services
help the experts with:
Advanced IT Architecture
Ontology & Data Architecture
Strategy & Governance
Consulting Services
Data expertise for the world’s data experts
Graph Research Labs merge the strategic foresight of enterprise architecture with the rigorous semantics of ontology engineering. Our consultancy services empower organisations to build scalable, interoperable, and intelligent systems — underpinned by formal knowledge representation and cutting-edge technology.
Specialising in Enterprise Architecture, Information Architecture, Technical Strategy and Governance, as well ontology-driven design, we offer international consulting services, as well as utilising our powerful GRL Generators to create robust data ecosystems with advanced reasoning and analytics. Whether you’re modernising legacy systems or pioneering a semantic layer for enterprise knowledge, we align your technology stack with your domain logic — driving clarity, agility, and long-term value.
Client Testimonial
LEE EGLINTON
Multiple Directorships and CEO
"Graph Research Labs were invaluable in solving advanced technical engineering challenges, and brought outstanding knowledge for our APAC government client."
All consulting work is undertaken or supervised by our distinguished Principal Architect, Dougal Watt
Dougal Watt
Dougal is globally certified as a Distinguished Chief Architect, IBM Certified Enterprise Architect and IBM Executive Certified Information Architect. He is an inventor of multiple software patents and holds a MA and BSc.
Previously Dougal was Chief Technologist of IBM NZ, with deep international technology consulting experience. He is an expert in Enterprise Architecture, Information Architecture, ontology, taxonomy, semantics, and an international keynote speaker.
Principal Architect Testimonial
RICHARD LANYON-HOGG
Distinguished Engineer,
former CTO IBM UK
"Dougal is one of the best Information Architects I have ever worked with. He brings clarity and insight to enterprise challenges, keeping things simple in a complex world and getting to the heart of what needs to be done. His superb technical judgement and calm approach enables him to work effectively within a team."
Ontology Services
Our tools work with
your ontologies, or we
can create one for you.
Like you, we understand the power of ontologies and semantic graphs to handle complex data. Our experienced team is available to help - from advice on existing ontologies to building new ontologies, and using GRL generators to create your apps and APIs from your own ontologies.
GRL Ontology Library
- Banking – Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) ontology covering 8 BIAN industry-standard Service Domains (V10)
- Payments NZ API Specification – ontology covering Version 2.1
- Climate Related Financial Disclosure – ontology supporting IFRS S2, TCFD, NZCS1-3, AASB S2 reporting standards
- Insurance – Lloyds Core Data Record version 3.2
- Regulatory Compliance – upper ontology for integrating all forms of regulation and compliance schema and processes
…more ontologies available, enquire for your needs