Continuent is a leading provider of clustering and replication solutions for open-source databases, with its main product being Continuent Tungsten, which offers high-performance data management and replication for MySQL and other databases. The document highlights the capabilities of Tungsten Replicator for real-time, automated data replication from MySQL to Hadoop, supporting incremental changes and materialized views. It also discusses the integration with Hadoop tools, offering a roadmap for future enhancements and deployment options.