InfoGlide's Similarity Search Engine converts data into a hierarchical format so that all transactions of an individual can be called up, as well as those of people with similar but not identical traits.

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These switches are then connected together in some hierarchical manner to provide global communication across the data center floor.

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Instead of the usual hierarchical view of a computer's applications and data, Sugar organises everything around what has been used recently.

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The columnar data warehouse enables information access according to workflow needs rather than the hierarchical structure of the organization, increasing employee productivity and effectiveness.

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