Build advanced storage solutions for Zoho apps without external data store

When we build apps, there’s always a possibility of generating all kinds of data - JSON inputs, uploaded images, chat logs, and more
Let's say you need to store a few JSON payloads, some images, and maybe some chat transcripts, 
You start with an external database for your data, add an S3 bucket for files, and before you know it, you’re creating credentials and IAM roles to keep everything secure.
Suddenly, your app now has five dashboards, three storage silos, and no unified data view. 
What started as a Zoho CRM extension became a mini data platform you didn’t sign up to maintain.
In most cases, you won’t need additional data stores. A unified storage approach generally makes good use of what you already have.

The stack you already have

Catalyst CloudScale gives you the below  storage services, each built for a different kind of data:

• Data Store: Classic, structured, and great for anything relational (like users, transactions, and config tables)
• NoSQL: The “throw it in and query later” store for JSON, payloads, logs, session and unstructured data.
• Stratus: File and object storage; PDFs, media, attachments, and dumps (the stuff you usually toss into S3)
  No third-party services, no API juggling, and no surprise bills.
• Let’s say you’re building a CRM and Desk integration.
• Here’s a simple, realistic setup:
  • Ticket data (status, IDs, and contact info) goes into Data Store.
  • Chat transcripts and event payloads go into NoSQL.
  • Uploaded files and attachments go into Stratus.
• Then you wire it all up with Catalyst Functions.
• You can query Data Store like SQL, throw dynamic JSON into NoSQL, and upload backups into Stratus.
• Code, debug, and automate the way you want without three different vendor dashboards.
• Catalyst CloudScale isn't just another storage service. It's the developer bridge between all Zoho apps.

Why you should try Catalyst:

• Native integration: Access Catalyst directly through Zoho API connectors or Deluge functions.
• Unified governance: Get one identity model, one billing layer, and one audit trail.
• AI-ready storage: Feed your ML models from Zoho app data.
• Developer friendly: Use SDKs in Python, Node.js, and more to automate workflows.
• Cost transparency: Store confidently with no hidden egress or API costs; what you store is what you pay for.

Wrapping up

Every Zoho app is powerful on its own, but the real magic happens when they share data natively.Catalyst makes the data flow, the workflow move, and the business scale.
If you think Catalyst could be the right integration for your app flow,Start building with Catalyst today

Happy Reading!