From Frankfurt to the Future

Databricks continues to redefine how banking and payments firms compete—and win—in the age of generative and agentic AI. At Sibos 2025, one truth stood out: the next wave of industry growth belongs to those who place trust, interoperability, and innovation at the center of their data and AI strategies.

Purposeful Partnerships and Agentic AI

Cyril Cymbler’s Sibos interview made one thing clear: to deliver hyper-personalized experiences, robust risk management, and radical efficiency, banks need more than just better software—they need a new kind of partnership and data fabric. By harnessing AI agents for everything from fraud detection to dynamic pricing, Databricks empowers financial institutions to move from insight to action faster, eliminating silos through powerful collaborations with global cloud leaders.

Trust Through Data Governance and Sovereignty

Global executives know that business value is unattainable without robust governance. As highlighted in Rory Patterson’s recent blog—Databricks' Commitment to European Sovereignty and Growth—Databricks is fully invested in global customer success by delivering regionally compliant, multi-cloud foundations that modern banking demands. Databricks leads the industry in enabling data residency, European sovereignty, and adherence to GDPR requirements, empowering clients to innovate confidently and securely at scale. Its flexible platform, combined with ongoing investments in cloud regions and partnerships with Amazon Web Services and other major cloud providers, supports enterprises in Europe and beyond.

Cross-Border Collaboration & Embedded Finance

The Sibos narrative was clear: the power of open ecosystems and sovereign cloud deployments is unlocking new opportunities in embedded finance and cybersecurity. As emerging AI-driven supervisor agents orchestrate specialized workflows, banks must work with partners who provide not only technical solutions but also the regional trust and control necessary to thrive amid rapid regulatory change.

Call to Action

Watch Cyril’s Sibos interview and our Financial Services YouTube playlist for compelling perspectives on the frontiers of intelligent banking.

If your institution is ready to explore how Databricks can help you meet tomorrow’s regulatory, operational, and innovation challenges—across Europe and global markets—contact us today to get started.

See you all in Miami at Sibos next year!