Exploring Data Compression: Solutions to Optimize Efficiency and Improve Performance
Madalina Ancuta Pintilei, Cristina Mihaela Schreiner, Diana Socotar · 2024
In the modern digital age, effectively managing the massive volumes of data generated daily is a significant challenge for organizations and individuals alike. Data compression, an essential technique for reducing data size without compromising information integrity, offers viable solutions for optimizing storage and improving the performance of data transmission systems. This article explores the fundamentals and main types of data compression, differentiating between lossless and lossy compression, and details popular algorithms such as Huffman, Lempel-ZivWelch (LZW), JPEG, and MPEG. Next, we look at practical applications of data compression in various areas, including digital storage, data transmission and use in multimedia and cloud computing. The article also provides comparative analysis of the performance of different compression techniques. Finally, we discuss current challenges and emerging trends, such as the integration of machine learning and $A I$ in compression processes.