As AI moves from experimentation to operational reality across the Nordics, organizations are deploying LLMs and exploring Large Tabular Models (LTMs) that reach core enterprise data. True Enterprise AI readiness begins with a comprehensive understanding of risk exposure, leveraging platforms like Microsoft Purview within Microsoft environments while extending visibility across hybrid estates. AI-enhancing technologies such as tokenization and dynamic masking protect sensitive data before it enters AI pipelines, preserving privacy, and analytical value. In high-trust markets, AI leadership will be defined by how deliberately organizations architect sovereignty, control and data protection from the start.