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Shubham Pawar
Shubham Pawar

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What Is an Unstructured Data Engine?

An Unstructured Data Engine is a specialized software or architectural framework designed to ingest, analyze, classify, govern, and act upon unstructured data—such as emails, PDFs, videos, sensor logs, audio files, and images—across complex IT environments.
Unlike traditional structured data platforms that rely on rigid schemas (e.g., rows and columns in a database), unstructured data engines are built to handle heterogeneous, high-volume, context-rich datasets that lack predefined formats. They often integrate AI/ML capabilities, metadata analysis, and policy enforcement to extract business value and reduce risk from unstructured information.
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