Worldwide Global StorageSphere Structured and Unstructured Data Forecast, 2024-2028

This IDC study provides a forecast of structured and unstructured data stored in IDC's Global StorageSphere for 2024-2028. 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."In the coming years, both structured and unstructured data volumes will surge, with structured data growing rapidly in part due to AI, automation, the expansion of IoT devices, and growing use of advanced analytics solutions," says Adam Wright, research manager for IDC's Global DataSphere research program. "AI and machine learning - including generative AI - is also poised to amplify unstructured data creation and storage. Enterprises must invest in scalable storage solutions and advanced data management strategies to more efficiently store, process, and leverage this diverse and dynamic ecosystem of data."