In 2024, Flexential released our first State of AI Infrastructure Report, which highlighted an industry in transition: Organizations were optimistic about AI but faced skills gaps, data center constraints, and networking limitations. Fast forward to 2025, and our second annual survey of 350+ IT leaders shows that AI is no longer just experimentation on the side—it has become a core part of enterprise strategy.
In this article, I will share the report’s key points, analyze upcoming infrastructure challenges, and explore how businesses can close the gap between AI ambitions and scalable implementation.
From Emerging Technology to Enterprise Backbone - One of the most notable changes from 2024 to 2025 is the significant increase in C-suite… 
Infrastructure is now the gatekeeper - The 2025 data makes it clear: Now that AI has moved into the mainstream, infrastructure constraints… ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ryan Mallory joined Flexential company in 2020 and has more than 25 years of experience in building high-performing technical teams for global, hyper-growth technology companies. In his current role, Mallory drives operational excellence and performance optimization for the company’s integrated colocation and interconnection portfolio. He pioneered the development of a single platform that delivers a full suite of Hybrid IT infrastructure solutions at all scale levels, and he is focused on supporting a seamless, unified customer journey with a product portfolio that is aligned to a single, holistic and complete understanding of customer requirements.
Prior to Flexential, Mallory was SVP of Global Solutions Enablement for Equinix, where he worked hand-in-hand with the global sales, network platform, software, and operations teams. Before Equinix, he led key sales and operations leadership functions for Digital Realty.
Mallory earned a bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Phoenix.
