India, June 12 -- In the data economy of 2025, one thing has been clear: data streaming platforms (DSPs) have crossed the threshold from promising technology to business-critical infrastructure. Confluent's latest Data Streaming Report 2025, which surveyed over 4,000 IT leaders globally, makes a compelling case for why real-time data is not just nice to have; it is essential for innovation, ROI, and staying competitive.

The age-old mantra of "data is the new oil" has evolved. In today's hyper-connected, AI-driven digital economy, real-time data is the new oxygen. And DSPs are the circulatory system.

According to the report, 89% of IT leaders believe DSPs ease AI adoption by addressing foundational hurdles like data access, quality assur...