By Stephanie Simone
Actian, the data and AI division of HCLSoftware, is unveiling Actian VectorAI DB, a portable vector database purpose-built to power production AI in regulated, disconnected, and edge environments.
As data residency and compliance requirements tighten globally, organizations need AI infrastructure that runs reliably outside the cloud and keeps sensitive data under organizational control, according to Actian.
Actian VectorAI DB handles real-world query volumes without depending on cloud resources to scale. The database delivers local, low-latency vector search across embedded systems, edge devices (including resource-constrained hardware such as NVIDIA Jetson and Raspberry Pi devices), on-premises environments, and cloud deployments, the company said.
Developers can build once and deploy using the same architecture and APIs, retaining data ownership with consistent, predictable performance across every environment without re-architecting as applications scale. The database embeds multimodal data, including text, images, audio, video, and documents.
“Too often, vector search requires data to move outside governed systems, creating blind spots in security, compliance, and policy enforcement,” said Emma McGrattan, chief technology officer of Actian and author of Vector Databases for Enterprise AI from O’Reilly. “Actian VectorAI DB allows developers to bring AI to the data instead, deploying vector search wherever data resides so governance, sovereignty, and trust remain built into the architecture.”
Actian VectorAI DB is purpose-built for industries where data sovereignty requirements are most stringent, the company said. This includes:
- Manufacturers operating production environments that need AI embedded directly in machines and sensors.
- Healthcare organizations managing sensitive patient data across hospitals, clinics, and research environments.
- Financial institutions that run fraud detection, risk analysis, and compliance monitoring across hybrid environments.
- Government agencies where sensitive data must remain within classified environments and under full organizational control.
The database includes AES-256 encryption and support for customer-managed API keys. It supports deployment configurations aligned with HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II for customer compliance requirements.
Actian VectorAI DB is available now. A 30-day free trial and a free Community Edition are available for developers.
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