# 84% of CIOs stopped AI projects due to legacy systems, GFT survey finds

> A GFT Technologies survey of 945 CIOs and CTOs says most AI projects are halted because old IT infrastructure blocks progress.

Oossa · 2026-09-29 · https://oossa.com/en/84-of-cios-stopped-ai-projects-due-to-legacy-systems-gft-survey-finds

GFT Technologies released a new survey on AI adoption. It surveyed 945 chief information officers and chief technology officers from companies with over $500 million in annual revenue across 19 countries. The study found that 84 % of respondents stopped AI projects because legacy systems limited what they could do. The survey was conducted from August 11‑31, 2026.

## The facts

- 945 CIOs/CTOs surveyed
- 84 % halted AI projects because of legacy infrastructure

## Why it matters

Old IT setups are the biggest roadblock to companies getting value from AI.

## Sources & references

1. [GFTテクノロジーズの新たなAI関連調査：最高情報責任者の84％が、レガシー・システムによる制約を理由にAIプロジェクトを中止](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260929312023/ja/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-WsGkFyUNMTSNrPsg57HLEqqcp-o_pnudlUwsb5apQ1S4gUE65BTfjH3-pSuqdv0gW3cb3F4oTIgUqCPafFkgu5AneicJQDNboWvodvG82E0) – Business Wire, 2026-09-29

Last updated: 2026-09-29