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Introduction In an increasingly digital economy, poor data practices have become more than just an IT issue—they are an enterprise-level risk.  Across the UAE, businesses are losing millions annually due to fragmented systems, inconsistent governance, and reactive strategies.  In this article, we’ll unpack five critical  data management   mistakes, their tangible costs, and what forward-thinking firms are doing to stay compliant, competitive, and data-resilient in 2025. 1. Fragmented Data Silos Across Departments While decentralization may speed up local decision-making, it often comes at the cost of data cohesion. Sales, marketing, finance, and operations frequently maintain isolated datasets that never sync—each with its own metrics, definitions, and reporting cycles. The cost? Missed opportunities, duplicated efforts, inconsistent KPIs, and customer insights that are either delayed or distorted due to incompatible sources. Fix: Implement centralized data lakes or ...