Unstructured data refers to files that do not follow a fixed structure - such as emails, images, videos, or PDF documents.
Managing the Data Deluge
Manage unstructured data efficiently and make it usable in smart ways
What should you do when your data is growing but you lack the right structure?
Why unstructured data often overwhelms companies
Unstructured data is growing rapidly and outpacing traditional structures. Without intelligent data management, valuable information is lost. With the right systems, it becomes usable and manageable.
The Invisible Data Deluge in Businesses
Every day, companies generate huge amounts of unstructured data such as emails, videos, images, Office documents, logs, and sensor data. Studies show that in many organizations, over 80% of all data is unstructured.
This data is often difficult to find, duplicated, or unused, leading to high storage costs, compliance risks, and inefficient processes.
The solution: Intelligent data management systems that automatically analyze the metadata of unstructured data, making it searchable. We analyze and make usable not only the file system metadata but also the hidden “embedded” metadata.
From Data Overload to Data Transparency
Why Centralized Management of Unstructured Data Is Essential
Hidden Knowledge in Unstructured Data
Unstructured data contains a wealth of valuable information. However, as long as it remains disorganized in emails, documents, images, or videos, its true potential remains hidden. It is difficult to locate, nearly impossible to analyze, and can only be used to a limited extent in decision-making processes.
Only through intelligent analysis methods and targeted metadata enrichment does this data gain structure and context. Content is automatically recognized, classified, and made searchable. This creates transparency regarding existing data assets and provides companies with a solid foundation.
Did you know?
- Over 70% of all stored data is never opened again.
- Duplicate files often take up to 30% of available storage space.
- Compliance risk: A lack of traceability can lead to problems during audits.
- High administrative overhead: Manual searching, checking, and moving files costs time and money.
- Missing metadata: Without context, data is hard to find and virtually unusable.
Creating structure in unstructured data
With GRAU DATA, you can take back control of your data
Classification
Data is carefully analyzed based on type, content, and source.
Quick Search
Metadata-based search saves time. We find the needle in the haystack.
Cost-effectiveness
Less redundant data means less online storage is required.
Integration
Integration into your IT infrastructure, including file systems, NAS, or object storage.
Your Questions - clearly answered
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our solutions, products, and applications—from security and archiving to data management.
What is unstructured data?
Why is managing this data so difficult?
Because they are often saved without metadata and are stored in various file formats and storage systems.
How does MetadataHub help you find the right data?
MetadataHub automatically extracts metadata - including hidden, embedded metadata - stores it in a scalable database, and thereby enables targeted searches.