Diskover Data Partners with NetApp to Enhance Control for File-Intensive Industries

Diskover Data has recently announced a strategic collaboration with NetApp, the leading Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, to broaden the Diskover Platform's capabilities. This collaboration focuses on providing greater visibility and control of unstructured data, especially suited for file-intensive workloads across industries such as media and entertainment, semiconductor design, and life sciences.

The Need for Enhanced Data Discovery

As businesses generate vast amounts of unstructured data, particularly in data-intensive sectors, there is an increasing demand for effective discovery and management solutions. Diskover's collaboration with NetApp brings a significant enhancement in handling unstructured data, enabling IT and data leaders to access a governed, searchable metadata catalog seamlessly integrated within their current operational framework.

Customers are now able to purchase Diskover Platform through NetApp, simplifying the process significantly for users already utilizing NetApp solutions. This integration promises to allow for more specialized discovery and cataloging processes that are essential in the workflows of industries that rely heavily on file management.

Specialized Discovery for Targeted Workflows

Diskover introduces industry-specific discovery tools capable of capturing pertinent metadata across ONTAP and StorageGRID. The solution effectively indexes critical data attributes, including ownership, permissions, age, cost, and context related to specific projects. By doing so, it provides a structured and searchable database of metadata that reflects the complexities of workflows in sectors such as media production, electronic design automation (EDA), and scientific research.

Will Hall, CEO of Diskover Data, emphasized the collaboration's purpose: "NetApp serves as the foundation for enterprises to build their data infrastructure. Our goal is to extend the value of that foundation into the specialized workflows that our customers in industries like media and life sciences rely on every day."

Bringing Cost Efficiency and Governance to the Forefront

The collaboration addresses several crucial blind spots faced by enterprises handling large quantities of unstructured data. The DataDiscovery feature enables organizations to recover costs and enforce governance by offering detailed analytics on data usage, thereby identifying redundancy and allowing for informed decisions on data retention.

Diskover has reported that enterprises can reclaim significant storage capacity—often ranging from 10% to 30%—thus enhancing overall efficiency and generating substantial financial returns. The swift return on investment, typically seen within 30 to 60 days, highlights the platform's effectiveness in optimizing data management.

Moreover, governance and compliance are essential aspects that the Diskover Platform tackles. The catalog provides governance teams with the ability to trace, search, and manage sensitive content across the data landscape, thereby enforcing access policies and retention rules grounded in actual usage rather than assumptions.

Seamless Integration within Established Infrastructures

A significant benefit of the Diskover Platform is its deployment flexibility. Customers can operate within their existing environments, either on-premises or in the cloud. The seamless connection to ONTAP and StorageGRID through native scanning means that enterprises can maintain current operations without overhauling their data storage methodologies.

"Our mission for nearly a decade has been to make unstructured data not only visible but also actionable. Collaborating with NetApp ensures that this vision is realized within existing enterprise-grade infrastructures, delivering increased value without requiring a change in how data is stored," Hall added.

The Diskover Platform is currently available for organizations utilizing NetApp ONTAP and StorageGRID environments. Excitingly, customers will have the opportunity to purchase the integration through NetApp starting November 2026. This collaboration marks Diskover's commitment to enhancing data management solutions for customers in media, semiconductor design, and other file-intensive sectors.

About Diskover Data

Diskover Data has positioned itself as a leader in providing unified control for unstructured data estates. The platform is designed to index and govern data across various environments, offering enterprises a comprehensive view and actionable insights. Its applications span diverse industries from media and entertainment to life sciences and manufacturing, reflecting its versatility in addressing data challenges across the spectrum.

For those interested in experiencing the capabilities of DataDiscovery, Diskover will be showcasing its solutions as a proud Gold sponsor at the upcoming NetApp INSIGHT 2026 event.

Visit Diskover at booth 306 or book a demo to understand how this collaborative solution can transform your data management approach and support your organizational needs.