What CIOs Are Most Looking to Replace with AI Today

A 2026 Redpoint survey of 141 CIOs reveals that enterprises are prioritizing the replacement of specific enterprise software categories with AI-driven solutions, with security and automation tools topping the list. The shift aims to address inefficiencies and vulnerabilities in legacy systems, particularly in patch management and threat detection workflows. Organizations slow to adapt risk increased exposure to cyber threats due to outdated software dependencies.

The question every B2B exec should be asking right now is not whether CIOs are looking to replace software with AI. They are. The question is which software, and how fast. Redpoint surveyed 141 CIOs in March 2026 and asked a direct question: in which software…