The Sovereign AI Research:
What 2,050 Global Executives Revealed
A comprehensive study across 13 countries uncovered the blueprint for 5x ROI in enterprise AI
The numbers don't lie. Based on extensive interviews with enterprise leaders worldwide, one finding emerged with .9823 statistical certainty:
Organizations with mission-critical commitment to AI and data sovereignty achieve 5x the ROI of their peers.
This isn't theory. It's measurable competitive advantage.
Five facts that will change how you think about AI strategy
1. Only 13% have cracked the code
While 95% of enterprises plan to become their own AI and data platform within three years, only 13% have successfully done so today. These leaders—the "Deeply Committed"—are already seeing transformational results.
2. The performance gap is massive
The Deeply Committed achieve:
- 5x greater ROI than industry peers
- 2x more agentic AI deployments in production
3. Geography reveals urgency patterns
Adoption varies dramatically by region: 71% of organizations in the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and UAE plan to achieve sovereignty within one year, while adoption lags in other markets.
4. The banking sector is under siege
Customer switching has increased 60% since 2018. While BFIS institutions invest 3x more in IT than peer industries, they're not seeing proportional returns—except for the 13% who have embraced sovereign AI.
5. Open architecture is the winning strategy
42% of high-performing enterprises leverage hybrid infrastructure, with Postgres® adoption for new workloads jumping to 36% among the Deeply Committed.
Get the complete intelligence package
Four-segment analysis
Summary report to help you discover which of the four enterprise segments you're in and the specific actions needed to advance to top-tier performance.
BFSI transformation study
Sector-specific insights on the Great Banking Transition and how financial institutions can navigate digital disruption through sovereign AI strategies.
Global research report
Complete findings from 2,050 executive interviews: The full methodology, statistical analysis, and strategic recommendations that define the sovereign AI opportunity.
Executive infographic
A visual summary of key statistics and regional data, perfect for sharing with stakeholders and board presentations.
Which category does your enterprise fall into?
The Deeply Committed
ROI multiple: 5x
Characteristics: Mission-critical commitment to sovereignty, 10+ mainstream agentic AI apps
Key advantage: Agility, compliance, and security solved with one architectural decision
The Strivers
ROI multiple: 2x
Gap: Understand sovereignty but haven't fully architected for it
Next step: Complete platform integration and governance framework
The Half-Ins
ROI multiple: 1.6x
Challenge: Acting sovereign without deep conviction or robust infrastructure
Risk: Falling further behind without committed leadership
The Sideliners
ROI multiple: 0.9x (losing money)
Reality: Missing the economic power of sovereignty entirely
Urgency: Immediate strategic pivot required
Why leading enterprises choose EDB for sovereign AI
Proven at scale
EDB's Postgres-powered platform enables the hybrid, open source architecture that 42% of high-performers rely on for sovereign AI deployment.
Vendor independence
Avoid infrastructure lock-in while maintaining full control over your AI and data destiny—exactly what the research shows drives outsized ROI.
Compliance ready
Built-in support for data localization, access controls, and regulatory requirements that sovereign AI demands.
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