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Channel Post MEA
21-07-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Most Enterprises Fall Short In AI Readiness: F5
F5 has unveiled its 2025 State of AI Application Strategy Report, revealing that only 2% of global organizations are highly ready to scale AI securely across operations. The report compiles insights from 650 global IT leaders and additional research with 150 AI strategists, representing organizations with at least $200 million in annual revenue. The report unveils stark truths about the state of AI readiness for enterprises today and their ability to adapt at sufficient speeds to keep pace with new innovations. The most notable findings of the report reveal that while 77% of companies demonstrate moderate AI readiness, most lack robust governance and cross-cloud security, exposing them to risks. Meanwhile, 21% of companies fall into the low-readiness category, limiting their competitive edge as AI transforms industries. F5's research reveals trends illustrating the rapid expansion of AI use by today's enterprises. All told, 70% of moderately ready organizations have generative AI in active use, and virtually everyone else is working on it. Additionally, 25% of apps, on average, use AI. Highly ready organizations typically use AI in a much higher percentage, with portfolio-wide saturation expected. Low-readiness organizations use AI in less than one-quarter of their apps, typically in siloed or experimental settings. Moderately ready organizations currently have AI present in about one-third of applications. The report provides a snapshot of the latest trends in enterprises grappling with embracing AI. Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents (65%) use two or more paid models and at least one open-source model. The average organization uses three models, and the use of multiple models correlates with deployment in more than one environment or location. The majority of models in use today are paid models such as GPT-4, but open-source alternatives are also popular. The top open-source models cited are Meta's Llama variants, Mistral AI variants, and Google's Gemma. 'As AI becomes core to business strategy, readiness requires more than experimentation—it demands security, scalability, and alignment,' said John Maddison, Chief Product and Corporate Marketing Officer at F5. 'This report highlights actionable steps for organizations to operationalize AI with confidence. AI is already transforming security operations, but without mature governance and purpose-built protections, enterprises risk amplifying threats.' Cybersecurity Challenges in AI Adoption The report highlights critical cybersecurity issues as organizations scale AI capabilities, revealing concerning trends about enterprises' ability to tackle the complexity of securing AI workloads. Key cybersecurity trends identified in the report include: Organizations see AI as a viable cybersecurity asset: 71% of all respondents already use AI to augment security. 71% of all respondents already use AI to augment security. AI-specific protections are lacking: Only 18% of moderately ready organizations have deployed an AI firewall, with 47% aiming to have done so within a year. Only 18% of moderately ready organizations have deployed an AI firewall, with 47% aiming to have done so within a year. Data governance weaknesses: Just 24% of organizations practice continuous data labeling, indicating reduced transparency and increased risks of adversarial attacks. Just 24% of organizations practice continuous data labeling, indicating reduced transparency and increased risks of adversarial attacks. Cross-cloud inconsistencies: Hybrid environments create governance gaps, leaving workflows and data exposed to vulnerabilities. Hybrid environments create governance gaps, leaving workflows and data exposed to vulnerabilities. Expanded attack surface: The use of diverse AI models exacerbates risks without proper control frameworks for open-source tools. Recommendations to Improve AI Readiness The report introduces the AI Readiness Index, a framework measuring six factors of operational maturity, including security and infrastructure alignment. F5 outlines key actions for enterprises to enhance AI scalability and security, including: Diversify AI models: Use both paid and open-source AI tools while improving governance to mitigate risks. Expand AI use across workflows: Move beyond pilots and embed AI in operations, analytics, and security for enterprise-wide transformation. Integrate AI-specific security: Deploy protections like AI firewalls and formalize data governance processes, including data labeling, to safeguard workflows. Organizations with high AI readiness can scale effectively, mitigate risks, and leverage innovation strategically. Those without maturity frameworks face operational bottlenecks, compliance challenges, and stifled growth. The AI Readiness Index serves as a roadmap for enterprises to benchmark progress and implement actionable changes for secure scalability. Download the 2025 State of AI Application Strategy Report to benchmark your readiness, identify gaps, and accelerate secure AI scaling. 'The research in the State of AI Application Strategy Report aligns with what we're observing across the Middle East, where many organisations are increasingly integrating AI into their operations, often without all the necessary levels of governance or safeguards in place,' said Mohammed Abukhater, RVP for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa at F5. 'While most companies demonstrate moderate AI readiness, they still need to ensure robust governance and comprehensive cross-cloud security to avoid exposure to significant risks. In line with the report's AI Readiness Index, we are committed to empowering our customers to embed AI in their operations for seamless application delivery and security.'
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
F5 Research Finds Most Enterprises Still Fall Short in AI Readiness, Face Security and Governance Issues Blocking Scalability
F5's 2025 State of AI Application Strategy Report reveals 25% of apps on average use AI, yet only 2% of enterprises qualify as being highly AI-ready. 77% of companies are moderately ready for AI but still face significant security and governance hurdles. 71% of organizations use AI to boost security, while only 31% have deployed AI firewalls. SEATTLE, July 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today unveiled its 2025 State of AI Application Strategy Report, revealing that only 2% of global organizations are highly ready to scale AI securely across operations. The report compiles insights from 650 global IT leaders and additional research with 150 AI strategists, representing organizations with at least $200 million in annual revenue. The report unveils stark truths about the state of AI readiness for enterprises today and their ability to adapt at sufficient speeds to keep pace with new innovations. The most notable findings of the report reveal that while 77% of companies demonstrate moderate AI readiness, most lack robust governance and cross-cloud security, exposing them to risks. Meanwhile, 21% of companies fall into the low-readiness category, limiting their competitive edge as AI transforms industries. F5's research reveals trends illustrating the rapid expansion of AI use by today's enterprises. All told, 70% of moderately ready organizations have generative AI in active use, and virtually everyone else is working on it. Additionally, 25% of apps, on average, use AI. Highly ready organizations typically use AI in a much higher percentage, with portfolio-wide saturation expected. Low-readiness organizations use AI in less than one-quarter of their apps, typically in siloed or experimental settings. Moderately ready organizations currently have AI present in about one-third of applications. The report provides a snapshot of the latest trends in enterprises grappling with embracing AI. Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents (65%) use two or more paid models and at least one open-source model. The average organization uses three models, and the use of multiple models correlates with deployment in more than one environment or location. The majority of models in use today are paid models such as GPT-4, but open-source alternatives are also popular. The top open-source models cited are Meta's Llama variants, Mistral AI variants, and Google's Gemma. "As AI becomes core to business strategy, readiness requires more than experimentation—it demands security, scalability, and alignment," said John Maddison, Chief Product and Corporate Marketing Officer at F5. "This report highlights actionable steps for organizations to operationalize AI with confidence. AI is already transforming security operations, but without mature governance and purpose-built protections, enterprises risk amplifying threats." Cybersecurity Challenges in AI Adoption The report highlights critical cybersecurity issues as organizations scale AI capabilities, revealing concerning trends about enterprises' ability to tackle the complexity of securing AI workloads. Key cybersecurity trends identified in the report include: Organizations see AI as a viable cybersecurity asset: 71% of all respondents already use AI to augment security. AI-specific protections are lacking: Only 18% of moderately ready organizations have deployed an AI firewall, with 47% aiming to have done so within a year. Data governance weaknesses: Just 24% of organizations practice continuous data labeling, indicating reduced transparency and increased risks of adversarial attacks. Cross-cloud inconsistencies: Hybrid environments create governance gaps, leaving workflows and data exposed to vulnerabilities. Expanded attack surface: The use of diverse AI models exacerbates risks without proper control frameworks for open-source tools. Recommendations to Improve AI Readiness The report introduces the AI Readiness Index, a framework measuring six factors of operational maturity, including security and infrastructure alignment. F5 outlines key actions for enterprises to enhance AI scalability and security, including: Diversify AI models: Use both paid and open-source AI tools while improving governance to mitigate risks. Expand AI use across workflows: Move beyond pilots and embed AI in operations, analytics, and security for enterprise-wide transformation. Integrate AI-specific security: Deploy protections like AI firewalls and formalize data governance processes, including data labeling, to safeguard workflows. Organizations with high AI readiness can scale effectively, mitigate risks, and leverage innovation strategically. Those without maturity frameworks face operational bottlenecks, compliance challenges, and stifled growth. The AI Readiness Index serves as a roadmap for enterprises to benchmark progress and implement actionable changes for secure scalability. Download the 2025 State of AI Application Strategy Report to benchmark your readiness, identify gaps, and accelerate secure AI scaling. Supporting Materials Blog: The State of AI Readiness: Moving from Ambition to Architecture Blog: Accelerate AI: An In-Depth Look at Industry-Leading AI Innovation from F5 Resource: Accelerate AI Details About F5 F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is the global leader that delivers and secures every app. Backed by three decades of expertise, F5 has built the industry's premier platform—F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)—to deliver and secure every app, every API, anywhere: on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, and across hybrid, multicloud environments. F5 is committed to innovating and partnering with the world's largest and most advanced organizations to deliver fast, available, and secure digital experiences. Together, we help each other thrive and bring a better digital world to life. For more information visit Explore F5 Labs threat research at Follow to learn more about F5, our partners, and technologies: Blog | LinkedIn | X | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook F5 is a trademark, service mark, or tradename of F5, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Source: F5, Inc. 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Business Wire
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
F5 Research Finds Most Enterprises Still Fall Short in AI Readiness, Face Security and Governance Issues Blocking Scalability
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today unveiled its 2025 State of AI Application Strategy Report, revealing that only 2% of global organizations are highly ready to scale AI securely across operations. The report compiles insights from 650 global IT leaders and additional research with 150 AI strategists, representing organizations with at least $200 million in annual revenue. The report unveils stark truths about the state of AI readiness for enterprises today and their ability to adapt at sufficient speeds to keep pace with new innovations. The most notable findings of the report reveal that while 77% of companies demonstrate moderate AI readiness, most lack robust governance and cross-cloud security, exposing them to risks. Meanwhile, 21% of companies fall into the low-readiness category, limiting their competitive edge as AI transforms industries. F5's research reveals trends illustrating the rapid expansion of AI use by today's enterprises. All told, 70% of moderately ready organizations have generative AI in active use, and virtually everyone else is working on it. Additionally, 25% of apps, on average, use AI. Highly ready organizations typically use AI in a much higher percentage, with portfolio-wide saturation expected. Low-readiness organizations use AI in less than one-quarter of their apps, typically in siloed or experimental settings. Moderately ready organizations currently have AI present in about one-third of applications. The report provides a snapshot of the latest trends in enterprises grappling with embracing AI. Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents (65%) use two or more paid models and at least one open-source model. The average organization uses three models, and the use of multiple models correlates with deployment in more than one environment or location. The majority of models in use today are paid models such as GPT-4, but open-source alternatives are also popular. The top open-source models cited are Meta's Llama variants, Mistral AI variants, and Google's Gemma. 'As AI becomes core to business strategy, readiness requires more than experimentation—it demands security, scalability, and alignment,' said John Maddison, Chief Product and Corporate Marketing Officer at F5. 'This report highlights actionable steps for organizations to operationalize AI with confidence. AI is already transforming security operations, but without mature governance and purpose-built protections, enterprises risk amplifying threats.' Cybersecurity Challenges in AI Adoption The report highlights critical cybersecurity issues as organizations scale AI capabilities, revealing concerning trends about enterprises' ability to tackle the complexity of securing AI workloads. Key cybersecurity trends identified in the report include: Organizations see AI as a viable cybersecurity asset: 71% of all respondents already use AI to augment security. AI-specific protections are lacking: Only 18% of moderately ready organizations have deployed an AI firewall, with 47% aiming to have done so within a year. Data governance weaknesses: Just 24% of organizations practice continuous data labeling, indicating reduced transparency and increased risks of adversarial attacks. Cross-cloud inconsistencies: Hybrid environments create governance gaps, leaving workflows and data exposed to vulnerabilities. Expanded attack surface: The use of diverse AI models exacerbates risks without proper control frameworks for open-source tools. Recommendations to Improve AI Readiness The report introduces the AI Readiness Index, a framework measuring six factors of operational maturity, including security and infrastructure alignment. F5 outlines key actions for enterprises to enhance AI scalability and security, including: Diversify AI models: Use both paid and open-source AI tools while improving governance to mitigate risks. Expand AI use across workflows: Move beyond pilots and embed AI in operations, analytics, and security for enterprise-wide transformation. Integrate AI-specific security: Deploy protections like AI firewalls and formalize data governance processes, including data labeling, to safeguard workflows. Organizations with high AI readiness can scale effectively, mitigate risks, and leverage innovation strategically. Those without maturity frameworks face operational bottlenecks, compliance challenges, and stifled growth. The AI Readiness Index serves as a roadmap for enterprises to benchmark progress and implement actionable changes for secure scalability. Download the 2025 State of AI Application Strategy Report to benchmark your readiness, identify gaps, and accelerate secure AI scaling. Supporting Materials About F5 F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is the global leader that delivers and secures every app. Backed by three decades of expertise, F5 has built the industry's premier platform—F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)—to deliver and secure every app, every API, anywhere: on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, and across hybrid, multicloud environments. F5 is committed to innovating and partnering with the world's largest and most advanced organizations to deliver fast, available, and secure digital experiences. Together, we help each other thrive and bring a better digital world to life. F5 is a trademark, service mark, or tradename of F5, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Source: F5, Inc.
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
F5 Secures Sensitive Data and Streamlines Compliance with New FIPS Offering on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AWS SUMMIT —F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced a solution integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux with F5 NGINX Plus FIPS compliance functionality, now available in the AWS Marketplace. Building on the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform, this solution is being unveiled at this week's AWS Summit to offer unified application security, scalability, and reliability—all essential for protecting sensitive data and maintaining compliance with stringent cryptographic standards, including FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards). The NGINX Plus FIPS 140-3 on Red Hat Enterprise Linux offering upholds a commitment to FIPS 140-3 validation standards established by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS). The F5 NGINX solution delivers interoperability and security of cryptographic modules with a streamlined approach that simplifies the configuration and use of FIPS-compliant products, helping businesses meet core requirements for protecting sensitive data across government, healthcare, legal, and finance sectors. 'The F5 solution running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux highlights our ongoing commitment to provide solutions designed for FIPS that can help government entities and adjacent organizations extend application and API protections across a growing threat landscape while elevating digital capabilities,' said John Maddison, Chief Product and Corporate Marketing Officer at F5. 'Now available in the AWS Marketplace, customers can seamlessly access this powerful solution as part of the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform—the first platform that fully converges high-performance load balancing and traffic management with app and API security.' Red Hat Enterprise Linux, the world's leading enterprise Linux platform, supports compliance with rigorous security protocols and critical cryptographic modules, while F5 NGINX Plus optimizes performance with advanced load balancing, high availability, and secure application delivery. Now more easily deployable via the AWS Marketplace, the integrated solution provides a streamlined customer experience by delivering a fully packaged FIPS offering with an enhanced security posture. 'Governments and security-first organizations need solutions that can extend digital capabilities through application-dependent technologies like AI without compromising security or compliance,' said John Dvorak, Chief Technology Officer, North America Public Sector, Red Hat. 'Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides a hardened, security-driven foundation to support applications and processes more consistently across environments. We are pleased to continue to build upon our collaboration with F5 to empower customers to focus on their business priorities while more seamlessly maintaining compliance and protecting valued data.' For more information on this solution, along with deeper insights into advanced application delivery and security technologies, attend this week's AWS Summit for direct discussions with industry experts. About F5 F5, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFIV) is the global leader that delivers and secures every app. Backed by three decades of expertise, F5 has built the industry's premier platform—F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP)—to deliver and secure every app, every API, anywhere: on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, and across hybrid, multicloud environments. F5 is committed to innovating and partnering with the world's largest and most advanced organizations to deliver fast, available, and secure digital experiences. Together, we help each other thrive and bring a better digital world to life. For more information visit Explore F5 Labs threat research at F5 and NGINX are trademarks, service marks, or tradenames of F5, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Red Hat, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and the Red Hat logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. Linux® is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. Source: F5, Inc.
