Cache

The search system's "memory"

FACT-Finder's cache holds a "memory" for previous search terms and navigation paths. FACT-Finder remembers the search results for any later queries, and quickly retrieves the results (in less than 10 milliseconds) from the storage cache. This permits the shop's search and navigation response times to be reduced by about 30%.

The cache thus reduces the server's load, optimizing hardware requirements for a long-term reduction in costs, meaning a lower TCO.

By the way:

More information about how FACT-Finder optimizes the results based on user behaviour is available here.