Confluent’s latest report reveals that whilst Singaporean IT leaders are eager to embrace AI-driven transformation, challenges in data ownership and a shortage of AI skills are slowing progress. The 2025 Data Streaming Report, which surveyed over 4,175 leaders across 12 countries, underscores the importance of data streaming platforms (DSPs) in accelerating AI adoption and business innovation.
The report highlights that 90% of Singapore IT leaders view DSPs as crucial to achieving data-related goals, with these platforms acting as the “nervous system” of modern enterprises. Suvig Sharma, Regional Head for Asia at Confluent, noted, “Data streaming platforms are quickly becoming a business imperative for modern enterprises.”
Key findings from the report indicate that Singapore businesses face significant challenges with data timeliness and quality, affecting their ability to become real-time enterprises. Despite these hurdles, 87% of IT leaders consider DSPs a strategic priority, with benefits such as product innovation and faster time-to-market cited by 85% of respondents.
Confluent has also introduced new capabilities in its Confluent Cloud, including snapshot queries and IP filtering for Apache Flink, aimed at enhancing data processing and security. These advancements are designed to provide faster insights and bolster decision-making processes.
As Singapore continues to push for AI integration, overcoming these foundational challenges remains critical. The report suggests that DSPs will play a pivotal role in enabling enterprises to harness the full potential of AI, driving significant business value and innovation.
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