Document Processing for Search: 

A key component of effective search systems

HEADLINES

• The processing and preparation of documents prior to indexing is one of the most important factors affecting the success of search-based applications.  It is also one of the most neglected.
• For organizations whose revenues depend on their content, document processing for search is a business-critical activity
• Diligent document processing can transform the performance of search applications and enable full return on investment in search software.

BENEFITS

Search applications can be transformed through document processing, including:

• Greatly improved relevancy ranking
• Providing users with extended search navigation options
• Customizing the search application to the specific needs of the audience
• Improving search speed through removing unnecessary data clutter before indexing

OUR SERVICES

Search Technologies provides a comprehensive service to apply document processing to search systems.  We work with and have deep knowledge of a range of leading search software products including Microsoft's SharePoint and FAST ESP, Google Search Appliances and the open source alternative Lucene/Solr. 

Our document processing services are built on 3 core competencies:

• A highly skilled team of engineers, analysts and project managers
• A proven methodology developed through years of experience
• A scalable, flexible document processing toolkit which enables efficient implementation and easy ongoing maintenance, and reduces project risk.

SUMMARY

In our experience, most sophisticated search applications can be greatly improved through diligent document processing, regardless of the search product being used.