Worldwide Global DataSphere Structured and Unstructured Data Forecast, 2024–2028
This IDC study provides a forecast of structured and unstructured data in IDC's Global DataSphere. Various dynamics and trends impacting the mix of structured and unstructured data are highlighted and discussed, and definitions of structured and unstructured data are included in the Market Definition section."The mix of structured data versus unstructured data generated each year is beginning to shift more noticeably," says Adam Wright, research manager for IDC's Global DataSphere research program. "This is in part due to the growing impact of generative AI, which holds the potential to amplify the volume and complexity of unstructured data while refining and expanding the generation of structured data. Enterprises will need to adapt their data management and analytics strategies to respond to this changing mix of data to extract more value and deeper insights."
IDC Market Forecast Figure
Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
IDC's Global DataSphere Structured and Unstructured Data Forecast
Structured Data in IDC's Global DataSphere, Forecast by Data Type
Unstructured Data in IDC's Global DataSphere, Forecast by Data Type
Structured and Unstructured Data Generated in the Enterprise DataSphere
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Proliferation of IoT Devices
Growth of Data Created in IDC's Global DataSphere
Inhibitors
Growing Complexity of a 3D DataSphere and StorageSphere
Near-Term IT Spending Changes
Significant Market Developments
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
Related Research
Research Assistance
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