Despite the widespread adoption of AI models by 96% of organizations, a recent study indicates a crucial disparity, with just 2% truly ready to meet the rising demands of their AI systems. This report introduces an AI Readiness Index, designed to gauge an organization's capacity to effectively scale, secure, and support its AI frameworks within diverse environments. Beyond assessing readiness, the report also outlines five critical strategic actions to enhance organizational preparedness aimed to foster greater security, efficiency, adaptability, and competitive advantage. By downloading the F5 2025 State of AI Application Strategy Report, organizations can benchmark their AI readiness against industry leaders and discover actionable steps to improve their own readiness ranking.