On-Premise: Why DB26AI Is a Game Changer for Unlocking Value from Your Sensitive Data - DEEP

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On-Premise: Why DB26AI Is a Game Changer for Unlocking Value from Your Sensitive Data

13 March 2026

It’s official: since January 27, 2026, the highly anticipated Oracle AI Database 26ai has been available for on-premise deployments (Linux x86-64, Enterprise Edition).

For organizations managing critical data, this announcement is more than just a technical update. It signals that generative AI can finally operate at the core of the business, where the most sensitive data resides, without ever compromising security.

The end of the dilemma: AI comes to your data

Until now, leveraging generative AI on confidential data often required complex and risky transfers to external models. Version 26ai — the new Long Term Release baseline succeeding 19c — fundamentally changes this reality.

Why is this a revolution for your security?

By integrating AI directly into the database engine, Oracle enables organizations to leverage their strategic assets across four key dimensions:

Absolute security : Sensitive data never leaves the database perimeter. No external data flow is required to process confidential information.
SQL simplicity: No need to reinvent the wheel. AI can be used through SQL, the language your teams already master.
Native performance: With the new VECTOR data type, semantic search is as fast as a standard query.
Business relevance: You can integrate the LLM model of your choice, perfectly aligned with your specific use cases (Finance, Healthcare, Industry…) and data types (text, images, videos…).

A converged architecture for a 360° vision

The strength of DB26AI lies in its ability to break down silos. It does more than simply store numbers; it becomes a converged data platform capable of handling:

Traditional relational data
JSON and XML
Documents, images and binary formats
Property graphs

This convergence enables the implementation of high-value technologies such as RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation). Your AI no longer merely “guesses”; it generates answers based on the reality and specificity of your own business data, regardless of their format.

Preparing for the future: the support timeline

26ai is not just an innovation : it is your future standard. Here are the announced lifecycle timelines to help guide your migration strategy.

Important: Multitenant mode is now mandatory. This architectural change requires careful preparation to ensure a smooth transition.

DEEP: Your partner for sovereign AI

With more than 25 years of expertise in the Oracle ecosystem, DEEP is the trusted partner to turn this technological breakthrough into real business value.

Whether it is about defining your strategy, deploying use cases, or managing your migration to 26ai, our experts support you in transforming your data and AI into a growth driver for your business.

Written by

Thierry LOUBES

Head of Business Line Cloud France

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