According to Port's "2025 State of Internal Developer Portals" report, half of engineers lack strong trust in the central data systems they rely on, which poses significant challenges for software development teams. These systems, such as Confluence, CMDB, or Jira, are critical for managing software infrastructure and making informed decisions, but inaccuracies and outdated information can lead to poor decision-making and hinder development processes. Despite the limitations of traditional data collection methods, many organizations continue to use them, with a significant portion relying on outdated spreadsheets or CMDBs. This reluctance to transition to modern alternatives is often due to the time and resources invested in existing systems or the disruption that new tools might cause. The report highlights a discrepancy in trust levels between developers and engineering managers, with managers generally having more trust in the data, potentially due to less direct engagement with the systems. To address these issues, over half of the organizations surveyed have implemented internal developer portals, which provide a unified metadata repository, enhance data accuracy, and streamline the development pipeline by offering real-time updates and role-based access control, thus allowing teams to collaborate more effectively and reduce manual maintenance.