Abstract: Compressed data objects are stored in a remote data store and are accessible to end users for data retrieval and processing. The remote data store is optimized for efficient data storage and retrieval with processes for capturing data profile statistics and creating an index of compressed data. Descriptive information about data objects and processing logic is displayed and made available for viewing and access by end users having a client application which manipulates the descriptive information to create a customized data retrieval and processing request. An end user can add descriptive information about its own data to the request and attach its own compressed data to the request that will be included in data retrieval and processing. Descriptive information representing data and logic stored in multiple remote data stores can be integrated into one request. The request can be submitted to several data stores in succession for automated data retrieval and processing without jeopardizing request security.

Abstract: Compressed data objects are stored in a remote data store and are accessible to end users for data retrieval and processing. Descriptive information about data objects and processing logic is displayed and made available for viewing and access by end users having a client application which manipulates the descriptive information to create a customized data retrieval and processing request. The request can be submitted to several data stores in succession for automated data retrieval and processing without jeopardizing request security. The final request is submitted to the appropriate data store(s) and/or vendor(s) for automated processing in accordance with the customized instructions, and the data result set is returned in a format specified by the end user. Householding capability and security features are available. End users can customize their householding parameters, including end user specifications to improve flexibility, speed, and efficiency of the householding process.