- 89% of IT leaders believe Data Streaming Platforms (DSPs) facilitate easier AI adoption.
- 90% of IT leaders are planning increased investments in DSPs in 2025.
- 44% report a 5x return on investment from data streaming.
Confluent, Inc. (CFLT, Financial), a leading data streaming company, has unveiled its 2025 Data Streaming Report, highlighting the critical role of Data Streaming Platforms (DSPs) in AI adoption and business transformation. The report, which surveyed 4,175 IT leaders across 12 countries, revealed that 89% of participants find DSPs essential for easing AI integration due to their ability to address data access, quality, and governance challenges.
A significant 90% of IT leaders are set to boost their investments in DSPs in 2025, underscoring the platforms' importance in modern business strategies. According to the report, DSPs are essential for feeding AI systems with real-time, contextual, and trustworthy data, a sentiment shared by 87% of respondents. Furthermore, 44% of those surveyed indicated receiving a 5x return on investment from data streaming initiatives, marking an increase from 41% in the previous year.
Real-time data's importance for AI applications cannot be overstated. Enterprises are recognizing the necessity of having continuous, high-quality data streams that can be accessed anywhere within their organizations to enable AI-driven innovations such as real-time fraud detection and customer interactions.
The findings also illustrate that DSPs are becoming non-negotiable within strategic business frameworks, with 86% of IT leaders ranking data streaming as an essential strategic priority. Moreover, adopting a shift-left approach to data processing has enabled 81% of leaders to reduce costs and risks in development and operations.
Confluent's report emphasizes the growing appreciation for DSPs in powering AI capabilities, with data streaming opening new pathways for innovation and operational efficiency. As businesses continue to navigate the challenges of digital transformation, the insights from this report highlight the strategic shift toward leveraging real-time data as a cornerstone for future growth.
