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bulk data transfer

Part of the Data transmission glossary:

Bulk data transfer is a software application feature that uses data compression, data blocking and buffering to optimize transfer rates when moving large data files. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the most common way to transfer bulk data over the Internet.

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This was last updated in January 2006
Posted by: Margaret Rouse

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