2026 Cloudflare App Innovation Report

2026 Cloudflare App Innovation Report, APAC

Rearchitecting applications for AI, trust, and speed

In the race to take advantage of new technologies, the process of application modernization — creating a stable, flexible foundation to innovate upon — is a game-changer.

In our 2026 Cloudflare App Innovation Report, we surveyed over 700 enterprise leaders in APAC to uncover why application modernization is no longer just an IT goal, it’s the key to maintaining a competitive edge.

Leading organizations that have mastered this modernization process are finding that:

Up-to-date infrastructure is the gatekeeper for AI success. Leaders see a 3x success rate with AI.
Mindsets around AI have shifted from adoption to integration. 80% of leaders have already integrated AI into their existing portfolios.
Security is a growth multiplier. When security and application efforts are aligned, organizations are 4x more likely to reach advanced AI maturity.
Simplicity is winning. Leaders are moving aggressively to consolidate their tech stack, 86% are actively cutting redundant tools and shadow IT to move faster.

Learn how to innovate at speed and scale by downloading the report.

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What areas of your organization’s cybersecurity do you have responsibility for? Please select all that apply. *

Executive level strategy and planning

Security Leadership (e.g. defining organization’s security posture)

Security Management (e.g. running day-to-day of security team)

Technical (e.g. providing technical support expertise in areas such as engineering, architecture, response, intelligence)

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What strategic initiatives are a priority for your organization? (Check all that apply)*

Network modernization

Modernizing application development

Reducing tech complexity through consolidation

Holistic, intelligent threat defense

Data protection and compliance

Data visibility and localization

Integrating AI into IT, security, and engineering operations

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What does your current technology vendor landscape look like? (Check all that apply) *

Cisco

Zscaler

Palo Alto Networks

Akamai

Homegrown technology solutions

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