Grab is evolving its data ecosystem by adopting a data mesh architecture, named Signals Marketplace, to improve data quality, ownership, and accessibility. Key initiatives include the introduction of data certification, decentralized ownership, and automated incident reporting to enhance trust and reusability of data assets across the organization. As a result, 75% of data queries now target certified assets, leading to increased efficiency and innovation in data usage.

The article outlines nine key trends reshaping data management by 2025, emphasizing the importance of real-time analytics, AI automation, hybrid multi-cloud environments, decentralized architectures, and the data-as-a-product mindset. These shifts are crucial for organizations to stay competitive, enhance decision-making, and improve customer experiences in a rapidly evolving data landscape.