EY Survey Finds 66% of Companies Investing in Agentic AI as Sovereign Cloud Gains Traction

Agentic AI can autonomously break down tasks, invoke tools and complete end-to-end workflows, shifting from an assistive tool to a foundation for business operations. EY said sovereign cloud is also becoming a major investment priority as geopolitical tensions, data-localization rules and regulatory requirements intensify, helping companies address cybersecurity, compliance and digital-sovereignty concerns.

EY released its “2026 Reimagining Industry Futures” study on June 25, 2026. It found that 66% of respondents had invested in agentic AI or planned to do so within one year, including 34% that had already invested and 32% preparing to invest. Another 77% were reassessing their relationships with technology vendors, while 74% were adjusting their technology roadmaps in response to digital-sovereignty concerns. The study did not disclose investment amounts.