data processing
noun
: the converting of raw data to machine-readable form and its subsequent processing (such as storing, updating, rearranging, or printing out) by a computer
data processor
noun
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Additionally, optimizing infrastructure can increase ultimate data processing capacity within the same energy footprint.
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Kathleen Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Sustainability And Carbon Footprint Of Emotional AI Emotionally responsive AI systems demand constant data processing and inference, raising environmental concerns.
—Sindhu Bhaskar, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The Federal Statistical Office said the rise in April was largely due to a significant increase in the manufacturing of data processing equipment, electrical goods and optical products.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Addressing such challenges places high requirements on data processing and system collaboration capabilities.
—Michael Franco
may 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025
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Kathleen Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Sustainability And Carbon Footprint Of Emotional AI Emotionally responsive AI systems demand constant data processing and inference, raising environmental concerns.
—Sindhu Bhaskar, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The Federal Statistical Office said the rise in April was largely due to a significant increase in the manufacturing of data processing equipment, electrical goods and optical products.
—Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Addressing such challenges places high requirements on data processing and system collaboration capabilities.
—Michael Franco
may 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025
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“Data processing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/data%20processing. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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