data

Data are individual units of information. A datum describes a single quality or quantity of some object or phenomenon. In analytical processes, data are represented by variables. Although the terms "data", "information" and "knowledge" are often used interchangeably, each of these terms has a distinct meaning.

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June 21, 2022  |  eCommerce

Revisiting a rollercoaster first half of 2022 and looking ahead at how the connected economy will progress without a pandemic nipping at its heels, eCommerce...

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June 15, 2022  |  BNPL

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