Insight ReportThe Little Elephant Driving Big Data Coresight Research May 13, 2015 Executive Summary Despite the funny-sounding name, Hadoop is a serious enterprise software suite that drives “Big Data” Hadoop enables the storage and processing of very large databases in a cluster of inexpensive servers Internet companies such as Yahoo, Facebook, LinkedIn and many others use Hadoop to manage their databases There is a growing community of startups focused on expanding and commercializing Hadoop technology Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Groceryshop 2025 “Shark Reef” Startup Pitch Competition: Innovator ProfilesWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 51: Retailers Announce More Than 1,000 Store Openings for 2026US Store Tracker Extra, January 2026: More than 24 Million Square Feet of Retail Space Slated To Open This YearWho Shops Where? 2025 Shopper Demographics: US Consumer Survey Insights Extra