Softment
AIRAG systems, search, recommendations

Technology

Vector Databases

Implement vector search with the right retrieval strategy—embeddings, indexing, filters, and performance tuning designed for real products.

Best For

Ideal use cases

Applications requiring semantic search

RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) systems

Recommendation engines

Similarity search applications

Projects with large embedding datasets

What We Build

Projects we deliver

RAG systems for chatbots

Semantic search applications

Document similarity systems

Recommendation engines

Content discovery platforms

Question-answering systems

Knowledge bases with search

Personalization systems

Ecosystem

Compatible tools & integrations

Seamless Integrations

Works with your existing stack

7+ supported
Pinecone for managed vector database
Weaviate for open-source vector search
OpenAI Embeddings API
LangChain for orchestration
Chroma for local development
Qdrant for self-hosted option
pgvector for PostgreSQL integration

Use Cases

Recommended use cases

Chatbots needing context from documents

E-commerce product recommendations

Content platforms with semantic search

Knowledge bases with question-answering

Applications requiring similarity search

Delivery

How we deliver

We design vector database schemas for optimal query performance

Implement proper embedding generation and storage

Set up hybrid search (vector + keyword) when needed

Optimize index configuration and query parameters

Implement proper data synchronization and updates

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Pinecone is best for managed, production-ready solutions. Weaviate offers open-source flexibility. pgvector works well if you're already using PostgreSQL. We recommend based on your requirements.

We use OpenAI's embeddings API, sentence-transformers, or other embedding models. We choose models based on your data type and language. Embeddings are generated during indexing and stored in the vector database.

Yes. We can self-host Weaviate, Qdrant, or use pgvector with PostgreSQL. Self-hosting offers more control but requires infrastructure management. Managed services like Pinecone simplify operations.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (Canada)

For Canadian teams, we focus on practical privacy and security: least-privilege access, clear boundaries, and reviewable operational controls.

We can align implementation with SOC 2 / ISO-friendly practices (without claiming certification) and support documented data flows.

  • SOC 2 / ISO-friendly patterns (no certification claims)
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • PII-safe logging + access boundary documentation
  • NDA and vendor onboarding docs on request

Timezone & Collaboration (North America)

We work with Canadian teams with North America overlap and meeting windows that fit your schedule.

Delivery stays predictable via weekly milestones, async updates, and clearly documented decisions.

  • North America overlap and responsive communication
  • Async-first updates with written scope decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos and progress checkpoints
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (Canada)

We support procurement-friendly delivery: clear scope, change control, and billing cadence aligned to milestones when appropriate.

We can invoice in CAD for CAD-based engagements where required.

  • CAD-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Milestone-based billing and scope sign-offs
  • Time-and-materials for evolving requirements
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request
  • Optional paid discovery to de-risk delivery

Security & Quality (North America)

We keep quality visible: clean PRs, reviewable changes, and test coverage that matches the risk of each feature.

Performance budgets and release discipline help maintain stability as the product scales.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks
  • Structured release notes + rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
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