Big Tech Trap: IBM Study Exposes Critical Enterprise Dependence on AI Providers

The corporate sector has encountered the hidden threat of total vendor lock-in. On June 17, 2026, the IBM Institute for Business Value published a large-scale study on the risks of deploying generative systems in the enterprise segment.

According to the report, the vast majority of companies are integrating AI platforms at a deep operational level while possessing critically limited control over the technology itself. Enterprises find themselves tightly bound to the proprietary cloud ecosystems of a few American giants. Amid geopolitical volatility and strict export curbs (as seen in the Anthropic case), this dependency leaves businesses exposed. The IBM study registers a sharp increase in demand for AI sovereignty from major brands, who are demanding software flexibility, model migration capabilities, and on-premise deployment options from developers.

Source: IBM Institute for Business Value / PR Newswire