The Enterprise Search market has long been dominated by commercial vendors and their products (e.g. Autonomy and Fast). We at JTeam feel that this era is finally over. At least for certain customers and requirements, there is finally a good Open Source alternative: Apache Solr, which is the Enterprise Search server based on Apache Lucene. In this blog post we’ll give our view on enterprise search and explain how Lucene and Solr can help you realize your projects.
Author Archive
Enterprise Search using Solr and Lucene
April 1st, 2010 by Bram Smeets(http://blog.jteam.nl/2010/04/01/enterprise-search-using-solr-and-lucene/)
JTeam Search Symposium – Session Topics
November 11th, 2009 by Bram Smeets(http://blog.jteam.nl/2009/11/11/jteam-search-symposium-session-topics/)
Tomorrow, JTeam is hosting the second edition of our Search Symposium. The following two session (see read more / below) will be presented and will serve as input for the discussion afterward. If you are working in the search domain and would like to join us, sign up by sending an email to: signup@jteam.nl.
Hope to see you all there!
Reminder: Amsterdam Java Meetup – Oct. 30
October 20th, 2009 by Bram Smeets(http://blog.jteam.nl/2009/10/20/reminder-amsterdam-java-meetup-oct-30/)
I would like to remind you all that the next Amsterdam Java Meetup is scheduled next Friday, Oct. 30. This time we have two interesting stand-up sessions by Joost van de Wijgerd about iPhone development at eBuddy and Peter Veentjer about Software Transactional Memory. I hope to see you there!
JTeam announces Search Symposium (2nd edition)
October 20th, 2009 by Bram Smeets(http://blog.jteam.nl/2009/10/20/jteam-announces-search-symposium-2nd-edition/)
JTeam is proud to announce the second edition of the JTeam Search Symposium. After the success of the first symposium and the conclusion that there are many different perspectives on search, we look forward to continue the discussion. This Search Symposium is planned for Nov. 12 from 14.00 to 17.00 with drinks afterwards. Based on feedback from the previous meeting, we decided to change the location to the Kloosterzaal at Hotel Arena in Amsterdam.
Cool iPhone / Android WordPress plugin
September 8th, 2009 by Bram Smeets(http://blog.jteam.nl/2009/09/08/cool-iphone-android-wordpress-plugin/)
We just installed a nice WordPress plugin that displays our blog post in a much more mobile-friendly manner (both visually and in terms of bandwidth). Check it out on your iPhone or Android phone or check out the screenshot if you don’t have one. Kudos to Jettro for telling me about this plugin.
You can install the plugin directly from WordPress by searching for: WPtouch iPhone Theme
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JTeam Technology Matrix: The Stars
September 7th, 2009 by Bram Smeets(http://blog.jteam.nl/2009/09/07/jteam-technology-matrix-the-stars/)
In Alef’s previous blog entry about the JTeam Technology Matrix, he explained the basic idea of using a BCG-matrix to classify technologies. In this blog entry I’ll focus on the ‘Star’ section of our current matrix and highlight some of the technologies that are currently in there. Star technologies are the technologies that bring us added value in the projects that we do, but are also cool and innovative to use. Please keep in mind that the content of the matrix is under constant discussion and is subject to change. This overview should therefore be considered a snapshot of today’s matrix.
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Flex / Java developers wanted!
July 20th, 2009 by Bram Smeets(http://blog.jteam.nl/2009/07/20/flex-java-developers-wanted/)
One of JTeam’s customers is looking to expand their team. Therefore we are looking for good people that fit one of the following four profiles (in Dutch):
- Flex/AIR developer Engine
- Senior Flex/AIR developer
- Grafisch georiënteerde interactie designer
- Senior Java developer
Please note that our customer is looking only for direct hires to expand their team, so no freelancers please. Also note that we do not work with recruiters, so please no third-party inquiries.
For all positions, in addition to a market-conform salary the customer also offers room for personal development and growth. They offer a one-year contract, with the intention to extend this to a permanent contract. Candidates must be willing to work in the Amsterdam and Eindhoven area both.
Please send a personal email including your resume to: jobs@jteam.nl
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Search Symposium – different perspectives on search
July 13th, 2009 by Bram Smeets(http://blog.jteam.nl/2009/07/13/search-symposium-different-perspectives-on-search/)
Last week (July 1st) JTeam hosted its first Search Symposium at our office at Frederiksplein 1, Amsterdam. The idea of the symposium was to get people together with different perspectives on search and discuss their experiences. The meeting was hosted by Adriaan Bloem (Analyst for CMS Watch) and Edwin Adriaansen (CTO from iLocal). They both presented their take on search, where Adriaan focused more on the search market, different vendors and the open source alternatives and Edwin provided insight into the rationale and findings of doing a large-scale search implementation.
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Public Wicket training dates announced
July 6th, 2009 by Bram Smeets(http://blog.jteam.nl/2009/07/06/public-wicket-training-dates-announced/)
We are pleased to announce the training dates for the next two public Wicket trainings in Amsterdam, NL hosted by JTeam.
Register now to get an Early Bird discount (up until 7 weeks prior to the training date).
More information about the training can be found here.
Web frameworks at JTeam: Wicket
May 6th, 2009 by Bram Smeets(http://blog.jteam.nl/2009/05/06/web-frameworks-at-jteam-wicket/)
I blogged earlier about the fact that JTeam is offering Wicket trainings for the Dutch market. However, I feel the need to explain a little more why we at JTeam feel Wicket is such an useful technology for us and our clients.