In essence, Hadoop replaces the role of OLAP (online analytical processing) in preparing data to answer specific questions.

FORBES: Big Data Requires a Big, New Architecture

Thus, the cloud and endpoint work together, creating the most efficient means of gathering data, doing computational work, sending information, and preparing data for users to look at, listen to, and even feel.

FORBES: The Case For Endpoints

Each of the other Arctic neighbours, however, is busy mapping and preparing the data needed for claims already made public (see map below).

ECONOMIST: The scramble for the seabed

Under the overall and direct supervision of the Director of the UNESCO Office in Venice, the incumbent will receive general guidance, pertaining to policies and deadlines and carries out a variety of programme functions such as: collecting, researching and interpreting data and preparing reports of a semi-technical nature or administrative aspects.

UNESCO: OFFICE IN VENICE

Zillow.com, a Seattle-based real estate data provider, is preparing to release figures for May and expects them to show a 1.7% decline in home values nationally through the first five months.

FORBES

Preparing to take maximum advantage of all of the new data and analytical capabilities rapidly arriving on the computing scene will mean that most businesses have to rethink how they assemble, distill, and use information.

FORBES: Kill Your Data Warehouse

The tests simulate both normal circumstances as well as preparing the team for the unexpected, with tests of how data will be crunched in the event of a data centre fire, virus infection or other crises.

BBC: Virtual London 2012 Olympics off starting block

The company has a high forecast for data consumption over the next few years, and is preparing its network appropriately.

WSJ: Verizon Considers Charging for Wireless Data Based on Speed