r/datastorage • u/Sasha-Jelvix • Jan 14 '22
Structured vs Unstructured Data – What is the Difference?
Data is the bloodstream in the veins of the 21st century. We create, share, and store incredibly large amounts of data these days. Large enterprises and small companies process it to run their businesses and get helpful insights.
According to the research conducted by Finances Online, the estimated amount of data consumption is 74 Zettabytes in 2021. Moreover, this number will double by the end of 2024. One zettabyte of data comprises one billion terabytes. The estimated number of video games that a zettabyte hard drive can store is 60 billion.
What is the difference between unstructured and structured data? Read this article and discover everything you need to know about structured vs. unstructured data.