Google Search Appliance
Just about everyone is aware of the popularity of Google's search engine for locating data and information on the Web. Wouldn't it be nice to have the same searching ability within your own corporate environment? To be able to search through your public and private websites, your infinite number of shared folders, and all of your databases to find what you need...right when you need it? The Epitec Group is proud to announce our partnership with Google as an authorized Enterprise Partner! As an authorized partner, The Epitec Group is trained and knowledgeable in evaluating your existing data infrastructure, listening to our customer’s needs and requests, and then providing the best solution to fit those needs.
The Google Difference
People hear the term plug-and-play all too often these days, when in fact very few pieces of technology fit that category. Though not plug-and-play in the literal sense, the Google Search Appliance’s ease and simplicity of installation closely fits the bill. Out of the box, the GSA needs very little in the way of configuration and can begin crawling your network and returning relevant results within an hour. In fact, the results from GSA searches are, on average, 25% higher than from other vendors! And with its simple and intuitive interface, configuration changes are just clicks away. Added with the facts the GSA is easier and cheaper to maintain and update, the difference is obvious.
Search Billions of Documents
With the introduction of version 6 of the GSA (Google Search Appliance), companies are now able to leverage Google’s search algorithm to effectively index over 250 different forms of data, totaling more than 1 BILLION documents!  Also with version 6, users are able to integrate programs such as Google Apps and CRM programs into their search results, delivering real-time updates and access for business applications.  Want to add a second device down the road?  Sure!  The new version allows for quick and easy “stacking” of multiple GSAs for added searching power.
Security

Worried about adding another level of security to your network to accommodate the GSA?  Not looking for another headache when it comes to the ever-increasing need to monitor and respond to threats to your network?  No worry!  The GSA utilizes existing security measures from your network to control access when searching your company’s data.  Whether it is a Windows network, an Apache web server, or an LDAP database, the Google Search Appliance works with it!  No need to stress over users gaining access to information they would not normally have access to.  Now, that’s a relief.

The User Experience

For millions of users, this particular webpage is all too familiar.  It is simple, clean, efficient, and offers little confusion on where to type in the one question on your mind at the moment:  “Where can I find information on…?”  How would you like to duplicate this look and feel for your company and its employees / customers?  The Google Search Appliance is a quick and easy way to get the look and feel of public related Google searches within your private intranet (or public internet) environments.  With its full range of customization options, you can create a user experience as “Google-esque” as you would like, all while retaining the speed, simplicity, and best of all, relevance, Google is best known for.  Want to try it out now?  Have a look at Apple’s take on what a GSA should do for their customers.  Go  here  and search for information on anything Apple sells.

The Epitec Experience

So, now your company is interested in experiencing the added benefits the Google Search Appliance is able to provide.  How will The Epitec Group deliver the experience?  Need to get your hands on a search appliance soon, along with help setting it up?  We can do that.  Already own a GSA but don’t feel it is being fully taken advantage of?  We can do that as well.  Have terabytes of data spread across dozens of servers, SQL and Oracle databases, and deep within SharePoint and Documentum sites?  We will find it!  By engaging in a relationship with Epitec, you will gain access to our knowledge in GSA installation, configuration, and support.  We can provide a variety of Service Level Agreements, ranging from simply purchasing your tailored model of GSA all the way to customized configuration and on-going maintenance and support of the GSA after purchase.  Also, when deciding to purchase a GSA license, you have the option to purchase either 2 or 3 years of support, including maintenance and a replacement policy from Google.
Want To Hear More?

Ready to get started?  For more information regarding the Google Search Appliance, simply contact GoogleSearch@epitecgroup.com or call (248) 353.6800 and ask to speak to a member of the Google Search Appliance Sales Team. We will be happy to set up a face to face discussion or demonstration and talk about your search needs.