Advanced Compression

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Publication Date: Thursday, January 8, 2009
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Enterprises are experiencing an explosion in the volume of data required to effectively run their businesses. This trend in data growth can be attributed to several key factors. Mass distribution of rich and multimedia content over the Internet, made possible through advancements in broadband technologies, also contributes to the growth in overall data volume. Further fueling the exponential trend in data growth is the advent of Web 2.0, where collaborative applications promote enormous amounts of user-generated content. Various estimates indicate data volume almost doubling every two to three years.