Editing Database (section)

===Virtualization===
With [[data virtualization]], the data used remains in its original locations and real-time access is established to allow analytics across multiple sources. This can aid in resolving some technical difficulties such as compatibility problems when combining data from various platforms, lowering the risk of error caused by faulty data, and guaranteeing that the newest data is used. Furthermore, avoiding the creation of a new database containing personal information can make it easier to comply with privacy regulations. However, with data virtualization, the connection to all necessary data sources must be operational as there is no local copy of the data, which is one of the main drawbacks of the approach.<ref name="Paiho">{{cite journal | doi=10.1049/smc2.12044 | title=Opportunities of collected city data for smart cities | year=2022 | last1=Paiho | first1=Satu | last2=Tuominen | first2=Pekka | last3=Rökman | first3=Jyri | last4=Ylikerälä | first4=Markus | last5=Pajula | first5=Juha | last6=Siikavirta | first6=Hanne | journal=IET Smart Cities | volume=4 | issue=4 | pages=275–291 | s2cid=253467923 | doi-access=free | issn=2631-7680}}</ref>