splunk definition
Splunk's mission is to make machine data accessible across an organization by identifying data patterns, providing metrics, diagnosing problems, and providing intelligence for business operations. Splunk is a horizontal technology used for application management, security and compliance, as well as business and Web analytics. As of early 2016, Splunk has over 10,000 customers worldwide. Splunk is based in San Francisco, with regional operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia.