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near real-time

The term "near real-time" (NRT) refers to the timeliness of data or information processing that is slightly delayed by the time required for electronic communication and automatic data processing, as opposed to real-time processing, which implies immediate processing and response without perceptible delay. I

The distinction between real-time and near real-time in this context is crucial for applications that require high levels of responsiveness and minimal latency. While real-time processing is essential for applications where immediate response is critical (e.g., real-time voice or video communication), near real-time processing can be sufficient for many other applications where a slight delay is acceptable. This might include network monitoring, data analytics, and other scenarios where data is processed and acted upon quickly, but not instantaneously[11].

Citations:

[1] https://www.algolia.com/blog/product/what-does-near-real-time-mean-in-terms-of-search-and-discovery-on-websites-and-in-apps/

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_interface_controller

[3] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5267231/what-is-the-definition-of-realtime-near-realtime-and-batch-give-examples-of-ea

[4] http://www.zaielacademic.net/networking/nic.htm

[5] https://www.precisely.com/blog/big-data/difference-between-real-time-near-real-time-batch-processing-big-data

[6] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX%3A32023R1162

[7] https://www.dictionary.com/browse/near-real-time

[8] https://www.cse.unsw.edu.au/~cs9242/08/lectures/09-realtimex2.pdf

[9] https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/near-real-time

[10] https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/12/8/1129

[11] https://www.inpixon.com/blog/real-time-vs-near-real-time-positioning-asset-tracking