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DATA PROCESSING

  ·       Data processing   refers to the transformation of raw data into meaningful output. Data processing can be done manually using a pen and paper, mechanically using simple devices e.g. type writer or electronically using modern data processing tools e.g. computers.  Data collection  involves getting the data/facts needed for processing from the point of its origin to the computer ·       Data Input - the collected data is converted into machine-readable form by an input device, and send into the machine. ·       Processing is the transformation  of the input data to a more meaningful form (information) by the CPU ·       Output is the production  of the required information, which may be input in future. The difference between data collection and data capture. ·       Data capture  is...
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CLOUD COMPUTING

 CLOUD COMPUTING SERVICES ·       Cloud computing is the supply of processing power, storage, applications, and other IT resources through a cloud services platform via the internet instead of your local server or a personal computer. ·       “Cloud” is used as a representation for internet. ·       Example: Microsoft Office 365 is a cloud application software package and Microsoft OneDrive, Google drive, Apple iCloud and Amazon cloud drive are cloud storages. Advantages of cloud computing ·       Data centres are easily accessible; at any time you can access your data. ·       Operation costs are cheap ·       It is possible to own a dedicated data pipe if you have bandwidth-intensive applications ·       Flexible bandwidth; it gives clients opportunity to use more resources during their busy ...
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