Acodis Blog Structured vs. Unstructured Data: What's the Difference?

Unstructured data is potentially the most valuable and insightful type of data, but it's also harder to decipher. Unstructured data contains the potential to provide fundamental insights into customer thoughts and behaviour. Interpreting this data and translating it into usable information can significantly improve a company's ability to strategise and improve. Table of Content: Unstructured Data Definition Most Common Types of Unstructured Data How Unstructured Data is Stored and Analyzed Informational Differences Between Structured and Unstructured Data Pros & Cons: Structured vs Unstructured Data What is Semi-structured Data? Unstructured Data Definition Unstructured data, defined, is information that either doesn't have a pre-defined model/purpose or is not already stored in a structured database format. Video: Structured vs. Unstructured DataExplained in 2 Minutes