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First Line Software Achieves ISO 42001 Certification

ISO 42001 Certification
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February 2026 — First Line Software today announced that it has successfully implemented and certified an Artificial Intelligence Management System in compliance with ISO 42001:2023, the international standard for AI governance and responsible AI management systems.

The certification (No. AIMS26.42001.02 Rev.0) confirms that First Line Software has documented and implemented a formal Artificial Intelligence Management System aligned with global requirements for structured AI oversight, risk management, and continuous monitoring.

ISO 42001:2023 is the world’s first international standard specifically designed to govern Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. It validates that AI processes are defined, auditable, monitored, and continuously improved — not improvised.

AI in Production Requires Governance — Not Just Innovation

AI is no longer a sandbox technology. It runs healthcare systems, financial workflows, supply chains, and core business operations.

At First Line Software, AI in production is delivered through Managed AI Services (MAIS) — a structured framework that treats AI as a business-critical system.

MAIS ensures:

  • AI agents operate as structured, governed components
  • Continuous monitoring and model lifecycle management
  • Cost control and hallucination mitigation
  • Performance tuning and degradation management
  • Security, compliance, and audit readiness

ISO 42001 certification directly reinforces this approach. It formally validates that First Line Software’s AI governance processes meet international standards for accountability and oversight.

What ISO 42001 Means for Clients

With ISO 42001:2023 certification, clients gain assurance that:

  • AI systems are governed through documented policies and procedures
  • Risk management and compliance are built into operations
  • AI outputs are monitored and continuously evaluated
  • Lifecycle management extends beyond deployment into production
  • Surveillance audits reinforce ongoing accountability

The certification is valid from February 10, 2026 through February 9, 2029, subject to surveillance audits. This matters for organizations operating in regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, and real estate — where AI must be explainable, secure, and audit-ready.

How ISO 42001 Strengthens Managed AI Services 

First Line Software’s Managed AI Services framework unifies:

  • AI strategy alignment
  • Engineering and deployment
  • Continuous evaluation
  • Ongoing optimization and governance

Under MAIS, AI systems are continuously monitored through real-time dashboards, hallucination tracking, performance analytics, and structured governance workflows.

ISO 42001 certification provides an external, internationally recognized validation that this governance model is implemented, documented, and maintained under a formal management system.

Executive Commentary

“Most AI failures don’t happen in the model — they happen in operations,” said Pavel Khodalev, GenAI CTO at First Line Software. “ISO 42001 confirms that our Managed AI Services run on a documented, auditable AI Management System — with governance, monitoring, and controls built in. For clients, it’s a simple shift: AI that scales safely, stays reliable, and delivers measurable outcomes.”

About First Line Software

First Line Software is an AI-native engineering company delivering AI-Accelerated Engineering and Managed AI Services to enterprises worldwide. The company embeds AI into every stage of the software lifecycle and supports organizations in moving from AI pilots to secure, production-grade systems.

For more information about MAIS and ISO-certified AI governance, visit firstlinesoftware.com.

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