AI gets to work: F5’s 2025 report reveals enterprises are moving from talk to transformation

In a striking sign of the times, F5’s 2025 State of Application Strategy (SOAS) Report reveals that artificial intelligence has transitioned from experimentation to enterprise-grade execution. A staggering 96% of global IT decision-makers surveyed are now deploying AI models—an exponential leap from just 25% in 2023. From cost optimization to real-time traffic management and zero-day threat mitigation, AI is now at the core of business-critical operations.

“The report shows IT leaders are gaining confidence in embedding AI into day-to-day operations,” said Lori MacVittie, F5 Distinguished Engineer. “We’re moving toward a future where AI autonomously drives cost savings, efficiency, and security without human intervention. This is AIOps becoming reality.”

AI Gateways: The Next Big Connector

With AI now mission-critical, enterprises are turning to AI gateways to bridge applications with AI tools. Half of the organizations surveyed already use them, while another 40% expect to adopt them within the ...