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Velocity

Velocity refers to the speed at which data is generated, transmitted, and processed. In the era of Big Data, it’s not just about handling large volumes of data, but also about managing the continuous and rapid flow of data in real-time or near real-time.

High-velocity data comes from various sources such as:

• Social Media Platforms: Tweets, posts, likes, and shares occurring every second.
• Sensor Networks: IoT devices transmitting data continuously.
• Financial Markets: Real-time transaction data and stock price updates.
• Online Streaming Services: Continuous streaming of audio and video content.
• E-commerce Platforms: Real-time tracking of user interactions and transactions.

Managing this velocity requires systems capable of:

• Real-Time Data Processing: Immediate analysis and response to incoming data.
• Scalability: Handling increasing data speeds without performance degradation.
• Low Latency: Minimizing delays in data processing and response times.

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1: https://keywordseverywhere.com/blog/data-generated-per-day-stats/Ver 5.5.3