Tag Archives: ESP

What happens to FAST ESP?

Posted on 2010-11-12 by janhoy

After the Microsoft takeover of FAST almost three years ago, it’s been silent and no new updates of ESP. We all know that MS discontinued Linux support, and that the major focus with the FAST technology has been to power … Continue reading →

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FAST to abandon Linux and Unix

Posted on 2010-02-08 by janhoy

In a recent blog post by CTO Bjørn Olstad, referenced by CNet, Beyond Search and Norwegian digi.no today, FAST announces that ESP 5.3 is the last version of their Enterprise Search Platform to run on Linux or Unix. As a … Continue reading →

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Microsoft wants to buy FAST

Posted on 2008-02-03 by janhoy

Microsoft has offered to buy FAST. See press release from Microsoft. This is said not to influence business for FAST customers, but it is very likely that the major focus for FAST ESP will shift from Linux to Windows and … Continue reading →

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