This session will provide an executive overview of the Apache Hadoop ecosystem, its basic concepts, and its real-world applications. Attendees will learn how organizations worldwide are using the latest tools and strategies to harness their enterprise information to solve business problems and the types of data analysis commonly powered by Hadoop. Learn how various projects make up the Apache Hadoop ecosystem and the role each plays to improve data storage, management, interaction, and analysis. This is a valuable opportunity to gain insights into Hadoop functionality and how it can be applied to address compelling business challenges in your agency.