From Ingestion to Integration: A New Era of Data Accessibility

For geoscientists, engineers, and data managers in the energy industry, managing and integrating subsurface data is crucial for informed decision-making. Curate has long offered sophisticated data ingestion tools, allowing automated loading from diverse sources. However, distributing this data for use in third-party applications has historically presented a challenge.

The Data Extraction Bottleneck: A Universal Problem

Traditionally, extracting data involves either "pulling" (application reads data) or "pushing" (originating application writes data directly into the destination). While Curate's API enables 3rd party applications to pull data, the receiving application needs to be able to actively request that data, which typically requires development or creation of plugins. This reliance on 3rd party development creates a bottleneck, hindering seamless integration and scalability.

Introducing CurateVFS: Real-Time Data, Virtually at Your Fingertips

CurateVFS, our innovative solution, eliminates the need for development on bespoke connectors, which is sometimes impossible depending on the 3rd party vendor. It functions as a virtual mounted drive, appearing seamlessly in your file explorer. However, unlike traditional drives, the data displayed is generated dynamically by the Curate API in real-time. This ensures:

• No data redundancy: Information is accessed directly, eliminating unnecessary copies.
• Always up-to-date: Users access the latest data, eliminating concerns about outdated information.
• Dynamic organization: Data can be organized based on any available metadata, facilitating efficient retrieval.

The Power of Simplicity: Zero Development, Endless Possibilities

CurateVFS empowers any application capable of reading industry-standard files to directly access Curate data. This eliminates the need for complex bespoke development and maintenance, enabling seamless and immediate integration with virtually any third-party software.

Imagine the possibilities: Effortlessly browse and consume any data within Curate directly from your preferred applications with no plugins or connectors required. 

By Monica Beech

Monica Beech is a geoscientist turned product manager with a passion for solving real problems in data management.

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