Insights
Notes from 13 years of production search.
Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, AI search, and the architecture decisions that decide whether retrieval works at scale.
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The Elasticsearch Evolution: Pioneering Search Architecture for 2026 and Beyond
Learn how to leverage Elasticsearch to create powerful, relevant search experiences that transform how users interact with your data.
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SSPL and Elasticsearch DSL: Bridging Simplicity and Power
How the Simple Search Platform Language (SSPL) compares to Elasticsearch DSL, the technical advantages it offers, and how it changes the way organizations implement search.
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12 Years of Elasticsearch Taught Me This About OpenSearch
Three weeks ago, I was sitting across from the CTO of a major financial services company. “If you were starting fresh today, what would you build?” I didn’t hesitate.
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A CTO’s Guide to Choosing Between Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, and Emerging AI Solutions
A decision framework, battle-tested across 25+ implementations, for choosing the search foundation that will shape your organization for the next five to ten years.
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Beyond Elastic Support: Maximizing Your Elasticsearch Investment in 2025
Not long ago, a Fortune 500 company nearly gave up on Elasticsearch. Why official support often stops at “good enough,” and what it takes to get the full return on your search investment.
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Elasticsearch Agility Advantage: Accelerating Implementation in the AI Era
In 2025, implementation speed has become a critical competitive advantage for organizations leveraging search and AI technologies.
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