What is enterprise search?
What is enterprise search? Why is it important? Why are major software firms and Internet giants chasing market leadership in enterprise search so intently? What is making enterprise search such a hot buzzword in IT? You’ll learn the answers to these questions – and more – in this podcast.
While articulating the concept is a challenge, choosing software, architecture, user requirements, testing and maintenance is even harder. Learn more about key considerations for anyone evaluating implementing enterprise search in this podcast.
Once you’ve listened to the podcast, make sure to read the following excellent articles for more information about enterprise search:
Enterprise search platforms: Seven evaluation tips (SearchDataManagement.com)
Enterprise search platforms are a far cry from simple search engines. An IDC analyst and an experienced information expert share tips for evaluating enterprise search technology.
Oracle Secure Enterprise Search 10g gets overhaul (SearchOracle.com)
Oracle wants to make a name for itself in the highly competitive and quickly growing enterprise search market.
Can SAP enterprise search succeed in a crowded market? (SearchSAP.com)
SAP’s enterprise search offering will enter a competitive market when it is released later this year.
SAP melds enterprise search with business accelerator (SearchSAP.com)
SAP showcased new enterprise search capabilities, but users say more information is needed before enterprise search would be widely deployed.
Solix unveils Google enterprise search for Oracle E-Business suite (SearchOracle.com)
New archiving software from Solix Technologies Inc. adds Google enterprise search capabilities to Oracle’s E-Business suite.
Posted: June 28th, 2007 under Google, Microsoft, compliance, enterprise, Oracle, database, SAP, data, tips, search, business intelligence, BI, information technology, Web applications, indexing, content management, knowledge managament, buzzword, networking technology, software development, enterprise search.

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Alex,
This is a fine summary of the status of the enterprise search market and considerations for selecting an enterprise search product for deployment. You have laid out the issues with thoughtful and clear explanations. Thanks for bringing it to my attention - I’ll surely recommend it to readers of my blog and future Gilbane reports on enterprise search. Lynda
Comment by Lynda Moulton — August 17, 2007 @ 10:25 am