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Data processing is essential for companies to convert raw data into usable information, which involves six stages: data collection, preparation, input, processing, output/interpretation, and storage. The future of data processing is shifting towards cloud technology, offering faster and more efficient data handling, benefiting both large and small companies. A clear data processing strategy is crucial for businesses to remain competitive in the era of big data.

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Data processing is essential for companies to convert raw data into usable information, which involves six stages: data collection, preparation, input, processing, output/interpretation, and storage. The future of data processing is shifting towards cloud technology, offering faster and more efficient data handling, benefiting both large and small companies. A clear data processing strategy is crucial for businesses to remain competitive in the era of big data.

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Without data processing, companies limit their access to the very data that can hone their

competitive edge and deliver critical business insights. That's why it's crucial for all
companies to understand the necessity of processing all their data, and how to go about it.

What is data processing?


Data processing occurs when data is collected and translated into usable information.
Usually performed by a data scientist or team of data scientists, it is important for data
processing to be done correctly as not to negatively affect the end product, or data output.

Data processing starts with data in its raw form and converts it into a more readable format
(graphs, documents, etc.), giving it the form and context necessary to be interpreted by
computers and utilized by employees throughout an organization.

Six stages of data processing


1. Data collection

Collecting data is the first step in data processing. Data is pulled from available sources,
including data lakes and data warehouses. It is important that the data sources available are
trustworthy and well-built so the data collected (and later used as information) is of the
highest possible quality.

2. Data preparation

Once the data is collected, it then enters the data preparation stage. Data preparation, often
referred to as “pre-processing” is the stage at which raw data is cleaned up and organized for
the following stage of data processing. During preparation, raw data is diligently checked for
any errors. The purpose of this step is to eliminate bad data (redundant, incomplete, or
incorrect data) and begin to create high-quality data for the best business intelligence.

3. Data input

The clean data is then entered into its destination (perhaps a CRM like Salesforce or a data
warehouse like Redshift), and translated into a language that it can understand. Data input is
the first stage in which raw data begins to take the form of usable information.

4. Processing

During this stage, the data inputted to the computer in the previous stage is actually
processed for interpretation. Processing is done using machine learning algorithms, though
the process itself may vary slightly depending on the source of data being processed (data
lakes, social networks, connected devices etc.) and its intended use (examining advertising
patterns, medical diagnosis from connected devices, determining customer needs, etc.).

5. Data output/interpretation

The output/interpretation stage is the stage at which data is finally usable to non-data
scientists. It is translated, readable, and often in the form of graphs, videos, images, plain
text, etc.). Members of the company or institution can now begin to self-serve the data for
their own data analytics projects.

6. Data storage

The final stage of data processing is storage. After all of the data is processed, it is then stored
for future use. While some information may be put to use immediately, much of it will serve a
purpose later on. Plus, properly stored data is a necessity for compliance with data
protection legislation like GDPR. When data is properly stored, it can be quickly and easily
accessed by members of the organization when needed.
Learn why Gartner® named Talend a Leader for the 5th time in a row in the 2022 Gartner®
Magic Quadrant™ for Data Quality Solutions
The future of data processing
The future of data processing lies in the cloud. Cloud technology builds on the convenience of
current electronic data processing methods and accelerates its speed and effectiveness.
Faster, higher-quality data means more data for each organization to utilize and more
valuable insights to extract.

As big data migrates to the cloud, companies are realizing huge benefits. Big data cloud
technologies allow for companies to combine all of their platforms into one easily-adaptable
system. As software changes and updates (as it does often in the world of big data), cloud
technology seamlessly integrates the new with the old.

The benefits of cloud data processing are in no way limited to large corporations. In fact,
small companies can reap major benefits of their own. Cloud platforms can be inexpensive
and offer the flexibility to grow and expand capabilities as the company grows. It gives
companies the ability to scale without a hefty price tag.

From data processing to analytics


Big data is changing how all of us do business. Today, remaining agile and competitive
depends on having a clear, effective data processing strategy. While the six steps of data
processing won’t change, the cloud has driven huge advances in technology that deliver the
most advanced, cost-effective, and fastest data processing methods to date.

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