Glossary
Layer Zero Glossary
Key terms that guide how we build mission-critical AI infrastructure for Nordic enterprises.
Last updated: 1 October 2025
Our glossary evolves with every engagement. If a term feels unfamiliar or you would like a deeper walkthrough, reach out—we are happy to share context or examples tailored to your organisation.
Foundations
Foundations
Terms we lean on when we partner with enterprises to build resilient AI programs.
Agentic infrastructure
Operational backbone that lets AI agents act safely inside enterprise workflows.
- Combines orchestration, observability, and guardrails.
- Balances autonomy with human checkpoints.
Control plane
Unified console for monitoring models, data, and policy compliance.
- Surfaced in our hero dashboard experience.
- Lets operators roll back or escalate incidents quickly.
Operations
Operations
Terms we lean on when we partner with enterprises to build resilient AI programs.
Model portfolio
Curated set of models—open, proprietary, or bespoke—aligned to each business line.
- Versioned for traceability and regression testing.
- Supports regional residency and data sovereignty.
Observability spine
Streaming telemetry that spots drift, anomalies, and service health issues.
- Feeds realtime alerts into on-call rotations.
- Backed by data contracts and quality checks.
Governance & Trust
Governance & Trust
Terms we lean on when we partner with enterprises to build resilient AI programs.
Governance layer
Policies, audits, and approvals that keep AI programs compliant by design.
- Maps to EU AI Act, GDPR, and industry mandates.
- Includes audit trails, explainability, and sign-offs.
Safeguard envelope
Layer of technical and procedural guardrails that protect users and systems.
- Includes red-teaming, content filters, and escalation paths.
- Keeps human decision makers in control of high-impact actions.
Responsible Delivery
Responsible Delivery
Terms we lean on when we partner with enterprises to build resilient AI programs.
Change window
Structured moment to promote new models or workflows into production.
- Pairs automated checks with human approvals.
- Designed to minimise disruption during upgrades.
Runbook
Documented playbook for responding to incidents across AI and data systems.
- Live reference for engineers and compliance teams.
- Updated after every retrospective.
Partnering
Partnering
Terms we lean on when we partner with enterprises to build resilient AI programs.
Lifecycle partnership
Layer Zero’s promise to stay involved from idea to production and beyond.
- Blends workshops, architecture, implementation, and operations.
- Keeps institutional knowledge inside the client organisation.
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