2024 State of Application Strategy Report Overview

The 2024 State of Application Strategy Report provides insights into the evolving landscape of application management and delivery. It highlights the significant rise of APIs in response to digital transformation, noting that 41% of organizations now manage as many APIs as applications. The report identifies hybrid and multicloud operations as the new standard, with organizations increasingly deploying AI engines in both public and on-premises environments. It also discusses the explosion in the use of app delivery and security technologies, with deployment rates rising significantly over the past few years. The report emphasizes the importance of automation, particularly through generative AI, in addressing complexity in app delivery and security. Additionally, it reflects on the rapid progress of digital transformation towards AI-assisted business models, with organizations benefiting from increased operational efficiency and productivity. The report concludes with a look at emerging trends and the challenges faced by IT leaders in navigating this complex environment.