What's Next in Data Streaming - 4 Key Trends for IT Leaders

Explore key findings from Confluent's 2025 Data Streaming Report in this podcast episode featuring insights from 4,000+ IT leaders on how data streaming platforms drive innovation, reduce costs, and accelerate time to market. Discover how technology leaders across industries leverage data streaming to power real-time AI applications and create always-on customer experiences, with 44% of IT leaders reporting a 5x return on investment. Learn about breaking down data silos, enabling real-time decision-making, and transforming data into immediate business value through modern data streaming architectures. Gain actionable insights on future-proofing your data strategy, achieving AI readiness through proper data foundations, implementing governance close to data sources, and scaling analytics with federated data ownership models. Understand how data streaming platforms serve as the connective tissue for enterprise AI initiatives, moving beyond basic AI tools to domain-specific, enterprise-ready solutions that leverage your organization's unique data assets.