I am frequently asked if MarkLogic is really a search engine. It is easy to debate whether MarkLogic fits the classic definition of a search engine. In my opinion, this is the wrong question. The question you should be asking is “Does MarkLogic enable great search experiences?” The answer is undeniably Yes. MarkLogic comes with all [...]
On the Semantics of Search
July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I’ve always been taken by the term Information Management. As with so many phrases in the computer lexicon, this is one that has become both very specialized – focusing primarily upon the various and sundry database applications that a given organization uses – and rather vague. Vendors seize upon this vagueness by claiming that their [...]
Taxonomies, Content Management and Governance
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Good governance is on everyone’s minds these days. It’s a concern that extends well beyond the Washington Beltway. As applied to managing your enterprise content, including taxonomies, it is not just an abstraction. Good governance drives the overall performance of your content program, including: –How easy it is for users to find information –How users [...]
How to explain MarkLogic to a business user
June 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It is no secret we here at Avalon are enamored with MarkLogic technology. Our consultants have regular discussions that involve topics like the best way to use Java code with XQuery or how to integrate HTML5 with WebSockets to create a multi-publisher capability for MarkLogic (and no, we do not use pocket-protectors or wear hats [...]
