Apache Accumulo is a scalable key-value store based on Google's Bigtable, designed to manage large volumes of data across multiple commodity servers with features that support fast lookups, highly consistent writes, and dynamic column management. It is suitable for various use cases, particularly in organizations needing to analyze disparate data sources with varying sensitivity levels, while also supporting real-time user requests. Key features include iterators, batch scanners, and secondary indices to enhance data discovery and analysis.