On the Radar: WANdisco

Introduction

Does the world need yet another Hadoop distribution? WANdisco’s patented wide-area replication, which powers its Subversion MultiSite solution, is now being applied to the Hadoop platform.

Highlights

WANdisco is entering an increasingly crowded Hadoop platform market.

WANdisco is applying patented replication technology to address the critical Hadoop high-availability issue.

Fresh off a $24m IPO, the company is applying established technology to an emerging platform.

Features and Benefits

• Describes a new player in the Hadoop platform market.

• Offers recommendations for enterprises in search of a global replication solution for Hadoop.

Key Questions Answered

• Who is WANdisco?

• What differentiates WANdisco's technology from that of other Hadoop platform providers?