Search engine 'Apache Solr'
The search engine provided by KandaSearch is the open-source Apache Solr. Here, we briefly introduce Apache Solr.
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What is Apache Solr?
Solr is the popular, blazing fast, open source NoSQL search platform from the Apache Solr project. Its major features include powerful full-text search, hit highlighting, faceted search, dynamic clustering, database integration, rich document handling, and geospatial search. Solr is highly scalable, providing fault tolerant distributed search and indexing, and powers the search and navigation features of many of the world's largest internet sites.
Advantages of Apache Solr
The search engine provided by KandaSearch, Apache Solr, is an open-source software (OSS) product. Being an OSS search engine, it has advantages compared to other commercially available search engines, as listed below.
Numerous implementation cases
Apache Solr has numerous implementation cases worldwide. Some examples are provided below.
Adobe, AOL, AT&T, Bestbuy, Bloomberg, Buy.com, Chegg, Comcast, Disney, DuckDuckGo, eBay, eharmony, Instagram, Internet Archive, Magento, MTV Networks, Netflix, Salesforce, SAP Hybris, StubHub, Ticketmaster, Travelocity, Zappos
Of course, there are abundant implementation cases in Japan as well (government agencies, local governments, universities, libraries, private enterprises).
Customizability
Apache Solr, as an open-source software, excels in customizability compared to other proprietary products. Various plugins can be developed to meet the specific needs of each company. This flexibility is particularly valuable in complex environments where unique features and integrations are required.
Community and Support
In addition to support from KandaSearch, you can benefit from support from the extensive developer community of Apache Solr, which provides abundant resources and documentation for issue resolution.
Transparency and Reliability
Apache Solr offers high code transparency, enabling swift responses to security and quality issues if discovered. This transparency enhances reliability for enterprises.
The Speed of Innovation
Apache Solr benefits from contributions from numerous developers, allowing for relatively swift implementation of new features and improvements. Additionally, it tends to be flexible in adapting to the latest technology trends.