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data processing  

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  • In disasters, it is important to be able to process data for the benefit of first responders and relief efforts, as well as to support the continuity of business processes to bring the community back to normal as soon as possible. Over the years, data processing has been identified as a requirement to disaster relief, and efforts have been made by the public and private sector to enhance the availability and quality of data. [Source: Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief; Data Processing]

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