The State of Application Load Balancing in 2025
As organizations move to hybrid cloud, security and resiliency are key issues— along with finding a vendor they can count on.
The Global Market for
Application Load Balancing
This research report, based on three in-depth industry surveys conducted by Gatepoint Research and Opinion Matters, gathers insights from IT and networking professionals across North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Data from more than 100 countries and 30+ industries such as finance, e-commerce, technology, government and healthcare are included.
This report highlights the role of application delivery and load balancing at organizations around the world-and the challenges that IT leaders continue to face.
Security and Resiliency
Top the Agenda
While participants shared a wide range of priorities, a clear majority in most regions focused on security and resiliency—both key for ensuring continuous business, including protection against AI-related threats.
IT Modernization is a
Top Priority
Digital transformation, AI technologies and a growing reliance on applications are changing the way businesses think about their priorities. IT modernization continues to top the agenda for organizations that want to remain competitive.
Cost is a
Perennial Concern
While organizations see shortcomings in the capabilities of their existing ADC or load balancer, vendor issues including poor support and a rise in the cost of application delivery, are by far the most common factors leading them to seek an alternative.
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The State of Application Load Balancing in 2025
