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title: "Cloudflare Report Warns Outdated Tech Stifles AI Growth and Cybersecurity"
description: "Cloudflare's 2026 App Innovation Report reveals a gap between organizations modernizing their tech and those using outdated systems. Companies updating their tech stacks are three times more likely to"
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published_at: "2026-01-14T14:01:05.000Z"
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# Cloudflare Report Warns Outdated Tech Stifles AI Growth and Cybersecurity

> Cloudflare's 2026 App Innovation Report reveals a gap between organizations modernizing their tech and those using outdated systems. Companies updating their tech stacks are three times more likely to see ROI from AI initiatives. The report highlights that 96% of firms face complex tech environments, leading 85% to consolidate tools. Modern infrastructure is deemed essential for AI success and cybersecurity, with risks for those who do not modernize. The findings are based on a survey of over 2,300 senior leaders in IT and related fields.

Cloudflare Inc. has released its inaugural 2026 App Innovation Report, highlighting a significant divide between organizations that prioritize application modernization and those hindered by outdated technology. The report finds that companies updating their tech stacks are three times more likely to achieve a clear return on investment from AI initiatives, with 93% of leaders citing software updates as the most critical factor for advancing AI capabilities. Additionally, the report notes that 96% of companies struggle with overly complex tech environments, prompting 85% to actively consolidate and reduce redundant tools. Cloudflare’s analysis suggests that modern infrastructure is now essential for both AI success and cybersecurity, with organizations that fail to modernize at risk of falling behind and facing increased security threats. The findings are based on a survey of over 2,300 senior leaders in IT, security, product, and engineering roles across global regions. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. CloudFlare Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20260114541106) on January 14, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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