🍞 Functions of data

The different types of data functions and what they do:

- Input
└── This is the data inputted. This data is preparing to be processed.

- Storage
└──This is the recording and retention of data on an appropriate format:
ㅤ ├── Create/store - Retain data records for future use or compliance
ㅤ └── Organise - Restructure and rank data in a specific order

- Processing
└── Transforming data into meaningful output:
ㅤ ├── Analyse - Business/digital insight through search queries/criteria
ㅤ ├── Update - Ensuring data records are up to date
ㅤ ├── Remove - Removal of data entries where appropriate
ㅤ └── Integrate - Integrate different sets of information together

- Output
└── Data generated by the information system:
ㅤ ├── Read/search - Identify and find specific information
ㅤ └── Insight - Gain from processing to support decisions

- Feedback loop
└── A system structure that allows output to influence future input