# Bad Influence story: Google Cloud survey: legacy software delays enterprise AI projects

Active · 1 article · 1 source · First reported 11-09 12:00. Times are ET.
Story page: https://badinfluence.news/story/41dc203b-40f4-4511-9b99-a0747128b087

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Latest update (11-09 12:00): Google Cloud survey finds legacy software delays enterprise AI projects

Overview: Google Cloud and Hypothesis Group surveyed 1,250 U.S. enterprise IT and business decision-makers. Google Cloud reports that 49% of respondents say reliance on on-premises software has delayed, reduced, paused or canceled AI or other technology initiatives.

Respondents also cite routine patching as an operational bottleneck, and 39% say vendor lock-in limits their licensing and contract flexibility.

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1. 11-09 12:00 · Google Cloud · AI & Machine Learning (from the company) · [Google Cloud survey finds legacy software delays enterprise AI projects](https://badinfluence.news/items/vy9k7b05kjwm4vpx2h0oqif12)
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