Cambridge, MA – MIT EmTechAI: When Kevin Dallas, CEO of EDB, takes the stage, you know you’re in for more than just a technical deep-dive-you’re about to get a masterclass in the future of data and AI, delivered with the precision of a Formula One engineer and the vision of a seasoned industry leader.
Dallas, who joined EDB in 2023 after decades at the forefront of digital innovation at companies like Wind River and Microsoft, is on a mission: to help organizations reclaim sovereignty over their data and AI. In his recent talk, “Your AI and Data Future is Sovereign,” he made it clear that the days of shipping your data off to distant clouds and surrendering control are numbered. The future, he argues, belongs to those who keep their data close and their AI even closer.
He paints a picture of the “intelligent systems economy,” a world where AI and data are the engines driving every industry-from banking to telecoms and beyond. But in this new economy, success isn’t about having the biggest data warehouse or the flashiest AI model. It’s about precision, control, and, above all, sovereignty. Dallas warns that as data volumes explode, it’s no longer practical-or safe-to move everything to the cloud for processing. Instead, the smart money is on bringing compute and intelligence to where the data already lives. This shift not only boosts efficiency and reduces costs but also keeps organizations firmly in the driver’s seat when it comes to privacy, compliance, and innovation.
EDB, once known primarily for its enterprise-grade Postgres solutions, is evolving right alongside this new reality. Under Dallas’s leadership, the company is transforming into a comprehensive data and AI platform provider. The vision is bold: imagine a future where interacting with your data is as simple as having a conversation. No more cryptic queries or complex interfaces-just natural, intuitive dialogue between users, applications, and the database itself.
Central to this vision is EDB’s commitment to open source, particularly Postgres. Dallas believes that open platforms are the key to true sovereignty, offering flexibility, avoiding vendor lock-in, and enabling rapid innovation. As one of the world’s leading contributors to the Postgres community, EDB is uniquely positioned to help enterprises build AI-powered data platforms that are open, secure, and future-proof.
Of course, Dallas knows that winning in the AI race isn’t about brute force. “Winning in AI isn’t about raw power-it’s about precision engineering,” he says, drawing a parallel to Formula One racing. The right data architecture, he insists, is what separates the leaders from the laggards. He urges organizations to define clear metrics for AI success, balance speed with reliability, and foster a culture of continuous innovation-all while keeping a tight grip on their data assets.
In the end, Kevin Dallas’s message is as clear as it is compelling: the future of AI and data is sovereign, open, and deeply integrated. Enterprises that build on open platforms like Postgres, bring AI to their data (not the other way around), and prioritize sovereignty will be the ones leading the next wave of digital transformation. So, if your AI doesn’t have a passport yet, it’s time to get one-and make sure it knows where home is.
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