The Challenge of Enterprise Federated Search - Modernizing Approaches and Applications

Explore the evolution and current state of enterprise federated search in this informative talk by Sid Probstein, creator of Swirl Metasearch. Discover why historical challenges such as complex on-premises integrations, search syntax differences, and ranking issues have been overcome in the modern cloud-based environment. Learn how the rise of LLM-based AI and common authentication mechanisms have revolutionized federated search capabilities. Delve into the combination of open-source components like spaCy, Querqy, and Spyglass used to modernize federated search for business applications. Gain insights from a real-world case study in the maritime industry, demonstrating the practical implementation of these advanced search technologies.