The Power of Unstructured File Data with Nasuni Data Service (NDS)

Every enterprise runs on data. But while structured data — think databases, ledgers, and transactions — gets most of the spotlight, the truth is that 80–90% of enterprise data is unstructured: files, images, videos, design documents, emails, logs, and more. Buried inside these files are the insights companies need to innovate, comply with regulations, protect against risk, and outpace competitors.

Until now, tapping into the value of unstructured file data meant moving it into different systems, duplicating it, and creating new silos. That process is slow, expensive, and often strips data of its context.

Enter Nasuni Data Service (NDS).

Why File Data Matters More Than Ever

Before we dive into the product, let’s talk about unstructured data. It’s the backbone of digital business, and here’s why:

• Customer experience lives in chat logs, call recordings, and feedback documents.
• Product innovation relies on CAD files, test reports, and design iterations.
• Compliance and governance hinge on the ability to classify, retain, and secure sensitive files.

With the growth of AI and large language models, the ability to feed accurate, governed file data into these tools can make the difference between useful insights and misleading noise. Analysts like IDC have pointed out that “a unified, governed, secure, and accessible platform for all unstructured data” is now a foundational enterprise capability. NDS is exactly that enabler for application developers.

So, What Is NDS?

Nasuni Data Service (NDS) is a cloud-native API that provides direct, programmatic, read-only access to file data stored in the Nasuni File Data Platform. It presents files and folders in their native structure through familiar APIs, enabling developers to easily integrate Nasuni data into applications, workflows, and AI/ML services.

Instead of moving or duplicating files, developers can connect their applications directly to the global Nasuni namespace. The result? Faster workflows, lower costs, and smarter business processes.

Benefits of NDS

NDS brings several key advantages:

• New Insights: Unlock the value of proprietary data to drive decision-making and accelerate projects.
• Speed: Eliminate bottlenecks from data movement and speed up delivery times.
• Cost Savings: Avoid duplication of data, reducing storage costs and operational overhead.
• Developer-Friendly: With APIs modeled on S3 and Azure Blob, developers can get up and running.
• Ecosystem Ready: NDS has been validated with tools like Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Kendra, Azure AI Search, and BigID .

Real-World Example: File Data Meets AI

Imagine a global manufacturer with terabytes of design files scattered across regions. Engineers need a fast way to locate sensitive data — like intellectual property or personally identifiable information (PII) — for compliance audits.

With NDS, the company can connect its Nasuni file data directly to a classification tool like BigID. Instead of copying files into a separate system, the files are scanned in place to identify sensitive content and instantly flag risks. This saves weeks of effort, reduces compliance costs, and ensures sensitive data never leaves the secure Nasuni environment.

Your Data, Finally in Motion

NDS makes enterprise file data developer ready. By providing secure, programmatic access to the world’s largest category of enterprise data, it helps organizations unlock insights, fuel applications, and accelerate digital transformation, without the cost and risk of moving data around.

Unstructured data is no longer out of reach. With NDS, it’s right where your workflows need it.

Learn more about Nasuni Data Service and how it can transform your workflows here.