Beyond Automation: Cloudflare’s Vision for Developer Empowerment
At NVIDIA GTC 2025, Cloudflare shared an exciting vision for the future of AI, automation, and developer tools. During a conversation with Scott Shadley, Director of Leadership Narrative and Evangelist at Solidigm, Aly Cabral, Cloudflare VP of Developer GTM, explained how they are becoming a critical player in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. As industries shift and change, Cloudflare’s focus is clear: empowering developers to navigate these transformations with the right tools and ample support.
One of the main topics of discussion was agentic AI, and how to define the loosely used term that’s been all the rage for next-gen AI predictions. Simply put, agentic AI goes beyond traditional automation by enabling systems to make decisions and manage more complex, dynamic tasks autonomously. While automation improves efficiency, agentic AI adds intelligent oversight, making it easier to both monitor and manage automated systems. Aly emphasized that automation alone isn’t sufficient — it’s about creating systems that are not only efficient, but also transparent and easy to troubleshoot. Cloudflare’s Workflows product addresses this by giving developers visibility into complex systems, helping them quickly identify and resolve issues in multi-step processes. This capability is becoming even more essential as automation plays a larger role in development.
In addition to automation, CodeGen tools are emerging as valuable resources for developers. These AI-powered tools simplify the coding process, allowing developers to generate code faster and with less effort. However, as Aly pointed out, the real challenge lies not in creating applications, but in managing and maintaining them over time. Cloudflare’s platform is built to support developers throughout the entire lifecycle of an application — from creation to long-term management — ensuring that systems remain scalable, secure, and efficient as they evolve.
Looking forward, Cloudflare is doubling down on AI and developer tools. As Aly mentioned, the company is preparing for Developer Week in April, where they’ll unveil new launches and innovations aimed at improving the developer experience. With new features and tools focused on simplifying the development process and harnessing the power of AI, Cloudflare is working to ensure developers have everything they need to create smarter, more scalable applications.
So, what’s the TechArena take? Cloudflare’s approach to partnerships sets them apart. Rather than locking customers into proprietary ecosystems, Cloudflare prides itself on being a connector, offering a globally distributed network and an open ecosystem that integrates well with a wide variety of third-party services – without an aggressive egress tax. This flexibility allows developers to use the best tools for their needs without being restricted to a specific platform. It’s this open approach that makes Cloudflare an ideal partner for companies like Solidigm, who offer unique solutions that complement Cloudflare’s services.
Watch the full video here. Learn more about Solidigm’s data storage solutions for the AI era here.
For those interested in staying connected with Cloudflare’s latest developments, the company maintains an active Discord community, YouTube channel, and X presence, providing ample opportunities for engagement and learning. Or visit their website.
At NVIDIA GTC 2025, Cloudflare shared an exciting vision for the future of AI, automation, and developer tools. During a conversation with Scott Shadley, Director of Leadership Narrative and Evangelist at Solidigm, Aly Cabral, Cloudflare VP of Developer GTM, explained how they are becoming a critical player in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. As industries shift and change, Cloudflare’s focus is clear: empowering developers to navigate these transformations with the right tools and ample support.
One of the main topics of discussion was agentic AI, and how to define the loosely used term that’s been all the rage for next-gen AI predictions. Simply put, agentic AI goes beyond traditional automation by enabling systems to make decisions and manage more complex, dynamic tasks autonomously. While automation improves efficiency, agentic AI adds intelligent oversight, making it easier to both monitor and manage automated systems. Aly emphasized that automation alone isn’t sufficient — it’s about creating systems that are not only efficient, but also transparent and easy to troubleshoot. Cloudflare’s Workflows product addresses this by giving developers visibility into complex systems, helping them quickly identify and resolve issues in multi-step processes. This capability is becoming even more essential as automation plays a larger role in development.
In addition to automation, CodeGen tools are emerging as valuable resources for developers. These AI-powered tools simplify the coding process, allowing developers to generate code faster and with less effort. However, as Aly pointed out, the real challenge lies not in creating applications, but in managing and maintaining them over time. Cloudflare’s platform is built to support developers throughout the entire lifecycle of an application — from creation to long-term management — ensuring that systems remain scalable, secure, and efficient as they evolve.
Looking forward, Cloudflare is doubling down on AI and developer tools. As Aly mentioned, the company is preparing for Developer Week in April, where they’ll unveil new launches and innovations aimed at improving the developer experience. With new features and tools focused on simplifying the development process and harnessing the power of AI, Cloudflare is working to ensure developers have everything they need to create smarter, more scalable applications.
So, what’s the TechArena take? Cloudflare’s approach to partnerships sets them apart. Rather than locking customers into proprietary ecosystems, Cloudflare prides itself on being a connector, offering a globally distributed network and an open ecosystem that integrates well with a wide variety of third-party services – without an aggressive egress tax. This flexibility allows developers to use the best tools for their needs without being restricted to a specific platform. It’s this open approach that makes Cloudflare an ideal partner for companies like Solidigm, who offer unique solutions that complement Cloudflare’s services.
Watch the full video here. Learn more about Solidigm’s data storage solutions for the AI era here.
For those interested in staying connected with Cloudflare’s latest developments, the company maintains an active Discord community, YouTube channel, and X presence, providing ample opportunities for engagement and learning. Or visit their website.
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