Technologies like hierarchical storage management never really addressed firms' problems with managing unstructured data. Just like Goldilocks' porridge that was either too hot or too cold, yesterday's tools never seemed to get the right blend of content awareness and low complexity. New data classification products in the form of appliances and software are beginning to surface. This new breed of data management uses pattern matching to passively examine files behind the scenes without bothering users for information. While the promised functionality sounds the same on the surface, there are numerous technical differences, and the market promises to change rapidly over the next year as competition heats up.
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