Summary
Unstructured data now dominates the modern enterprise–growing in volume, diversity, and importance. As datasets reach petabyte scale and beyond, familiar approaches begin to show their limits.
This report, produced by DCIG, introduces a clear framework for understanding what effective unstructured data management requires today. Rather than focusing on products or technologies, it defines seven foundational pillars that shape how data is governed, protected, preserved, and used over time.
It is a thoughtful lens on a complex problem–and a valuable reference for leaders re-examining how they approach data at scale.
What the report explores:
The core capabilities required to manage unstructured data at scale
How governance, security, and preservation intersect over the data lifecycle
Why data movement, access, and control become harder and more critical as scale increases
A lens for evaluating maturity beyond storage-centric thinking
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