Turning chaos into clarity with data and AI governance as a service
Data is the currency of innovation, decision-making, and compliance. It’s also the fuel for all AI initiatives. Organisations can no longer afford to treat data governance as an afterthought. Yet, many find themselves stuck between knowing what good governance looks like and being able to get it done.
Enter Data & AI Governance as a Service (DAIGaaS): a flexible, outcomes-focused approach that provides the people, processes, and tools required to establish and mature governance—without the need to build it all in-house. This is the first in a four-part blog series exploring the tiers of DAIGaaS, their benefits, and how they help different organisations solve real governance challenges.
In this post, we introduce the overall model and explore why an “as-a-service” approach is the right choice for your business.
Governance is not one-size-fits-all. It needs to align with where your organisation is on its data and AI journey. That’s why we’ve structured our DAIGaaS model into three clear tiers:
Initiate (Foundations)
Evinact works with you to get the basics right, with repeatable, standardised governance tasks including:
- maintaining a business glossary
- creating data and AI governance controls
- defining data standards for leveraging AI.
This foundational tier is suited to small to mid-sized organisations starting their data and AI governance journey or unable to mobilise due to a lack of capacity or capability.
Elevate (Intermediate)
Evinact will support you to mobilise your governance framework and embed roles, workflows, and accountability into enterprise-wide practice, including:
- chairing the Data and AI Governance Council
- onboarding and supporting staff with governance responsibilities
- assigning ownership
- developing governance data cataloguing
- workflows and processes.
This tier is suitable for small to mid-sized organisations needing data leadership, preparing for enterprise data initiatives such as AI, data sharing, platform migrations or have a framework but have not managed to mobilise it.
Accelerate (Advanced)
Evinact will provide data governance as a fully embedded, strategic function across the enterprise, working closely with your team. Including:
- end to end data governance leadership and operations
- executive coaching
- data quality scorecards
- monitoring maturity progress ensuring continuous improvement and executive engagement.
This advanced tier is for medium to large organisations ready to embed governance at scale, integrating policies, roles, and controls into daily operations across all levels. Evinact provides the strategy, tooling, and leadership to make governance a sustainable driver of trust, performance, and innovation at every level of your business.
Why “As a Service”?
Outsourcing core or complex data and AI governance activities makes strategic sense for many organisations. Here’s why:
- Embedded outcomes – We don’t just design governance—we embed it into workflows, tools, and culture so it delivers real value, not shelfware.
- Accelerated maturity – DAIGaaS helps you fast-track governance implementation without the delays of hiring, upskilling, or building processes from scratch.
- Access to proven expertise – You gain access to governance professionals with deep experience, repeatable frameworks, and insights from multiple industries—bringing confidence, not just compliance.
- Reduced internal burden – From asset registers to Data and AI Governance Council coordination, we handle the delivery, so your teams can stay focused on strategic data use.
- Scalable and sustainable – As your organisation grows, DAIGaaS scales with you. Add new data domains, regulatory layers, or regions without losing governance consistency.
Who should consider DAIGaaS?
- Chief Data Officers – Need to show measurable governance progress fast? DAIGaaS provides structure, scale, and sustained momentum.
- CIOs and Digital Leaders – Want governance that enables – not blocks – analytics, AI, and digital transformation? DAIGaaS lays the groundwork for trustworthy data use.
- Risk, Legal & Compliance Leaders – Concerned about growing data risk or regulatory scrutiny? Our service ensures governance is auditable, defensible, and consistently applied.
- Business Unit Leaders – Tired of unclear data ownership and inconsistent quality? DAIGaaS gives you the clarity and accountability you need.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take governance to the next level, Evinact’s DAIGaaS offering can get you there—faster, smarter, and more sustainably.
Contact us to discuss which tier best fits you and get a free quote.
