Vector & Hybrid Search
Combining dense vector similarity with keyword/metadata search.
Pure vector search alone under-performs hybrid approaches for most real-world retrieval. Hybrid search is now a default requirement in any serious RAG architecture, not an optimisation.
Sequencing
Vector & Semantic Search across other industries
Dense-vector similarity combined with keyword and metadata retrieval.
Vector Search over Medical Literature
Semantic search across clinical guidelines, trial data and publications.
Vector Search over Regulatory & Policy Documents
Semantic search across regulation, policy and internal control documentation.
Vector Search over Technical Manuals
Semantic search across equipment manuals, SOPs and maintenance records.
Vector Search over Catalog & Reviews
Semantic search across product descriptions, attributes and customer reviews.
From the Technology & SaaS Emerging Technology & Innovation Radar, Edition 2026.1, published 2026-10-01.
An independent, industry-agnostic radar curated by Shailesh Kumar.