Knowledge Graph Platform & Vendor Selection
Choosing the right knowledge graph platform is critical and complex. There are dozens of vendors, each with different strengths, licensing models, and architectural trade-offs. As an independent consultancy, we have no vendor allegiance - we recommend the platform that fits your data, your team, and your budget. Our evaluation framework has guided platform decisions for organisations across financial services, pharmaceuticals, energy, and government.
“Semantic Partners accelerated our delivery and helped us create our Semantic Layer through their deep expertise in knowledge graphs. They were a highly effective partner throughout.”
Natasa Varytimou
Head of Data Architecture & UBS Ontologies, EDMS | Executive Director
UBS
What's included
- Requirements gathering and use-case analysis
- RDF triplestore and graph database comparison
- Proof-of-concept evaluation and benchmarking
- Total cost of ownership modelling
- Vendor negotiation support
Business impact
- Make platform decisions based on evidence, not vendor marketing
- Reduce risk of costly platform migration later
- Get independent, vendor-neutral evaluation criteria
- Benchmark platforms against your actual data and queries
- Negotiate better terms with informed leverage
Our process
A proven methodology refined across dozens of enterprise engagements.
Requirements Analysis
Deep-dive into your data volumes, query patterns, compliance requirements, team capabilities, and integration landscape.
Market Scan
Evaluating the current vendor landscape against your specific requirements - not a generic comparison, but a tailored shortlist.
Proof of Concept
Running structured PoCs on 2–3 shortlisted platforms using your data and real-world queries.
TCO & Risk Analysis
Modelling total cost of ownership including licensing, infrastructure, team training, and ongoing support.
Recommendation & Transition
Final recommendation with implementation roadmap and vendor negotiation support.
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