What is the difference between real-time data and near-real-time data in the platform, and how does this affect decision-making?

What is the difference between real-time data and near-real-time data in the platform, and how does this affect decision-making?

• A. Real-time is immediate; near-real-time has slight delay; decisions may rely on freshness of data and acknowledged updates.
• B. Real-time data is always slower than near-real-time data.
• C. Near-real-time data is not suitable for any decision-making.
• D. There is no difference between real-time and near-real-time data.

Answer: (A)