Getting your work apps up to speed with AI can really pay off

• You're more likely to get an ROI from AI after modernizing your apps, Cloudflare report finds
• Security should also be built into your strategy for a more comprehensive approach
• Most leaders think their infrastructure is sufficient – don't be one of them

Cloudflare has warned that legacy systems are blocking AI progress and increasing cybersecurity risks, creating a so-called "technical glass ceiling" - but it's OK, because an effective modernization strategy could unlock a path forward.

The company's latest report claims firms which have modernized their applications are three times more likely to achieve a clear ROI from AI tools compared with those who are being limited by outdated infrastructure.

To this point, nearly all (93%) of the more than 2,300 IT, security, product and engineering leaders surveyed agreed that updating software is the single most important factor in improving AI capabilities.