The rules of digital engagement and SEO are changing fast. As Generative AI platforms and large language models (LLMs) become the go-to tools for information and decision-making, traditional SEO strategies are being upended. Search engines are no longer the only gateway to brand discovery. Increasingly, consumers are turning to AI-powered assistants to ask questions, compare […]
Artificial Intelligence
What is the Model Context Protocol?
You can think of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) as USB for large language models (LLMs), allowing an LLM to interact with a variety of external systems in a uniform manner. It was developed by Anthropic to solve the fundamental problem of getting a text generator (LLM) to perform real-world actions on a user’s behalf. […]
Postgres RAG Stack: Embedding, Chunking & Vector Search
This is Part 2 of a three-part series (links at the bottom). The GitHub repo can be checked out here. Postgres RAG Stack brings together Postgres, pgVector, and TypeScript to power fast, semantic search. In Part One, we covered the theory behind semantic search: how embeddings convert meaning into vectors, how vector databases and indexes enable […]
Vector Search Embeddings and Retrieval-Augmented Generation
This is Part 1 of a three-part series (links at the bottom). Traditional search engines and databases match based on keywords. These systems are fine when you’re looking for an exact or partial string match but fail when the goal is to find content that’s conceptually similar, not just textually identical. Vector search bridges this […]
How Agentic AI is Reshaping Marketing and CX Operations
As Generative AI (GenAI) continues to evolve, its promise of speed and scale is capturing the attention of senior executives across industries. According to Adobe’s 2025 Digital Trends Report, 86% of leaders expect GenAI to significantly increase content production both in speed and volume. But for the marketing and customer experience (CX) teams tasked with […]
Creating a Brand Kit in Stream: Why It Matters and How It helps Organizations
In today’s digital-first world, brand consistency is more than a visual guideline, it’s a strategic asset. As teams scale and content demands grow, having a centralized Brand Kit becomes essential. If you’re using Sitecore Stream, building a Brand Kit is not just useful, it’s transformational. In my previous post, I tried to explore Sitecore Stream, […]
Intelligent Automation in the Healthcare Sector with n8n, OpenAI, and Pinecone
Abstract In today’s digital-first world, healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to modernize operations and improve service delivery. Intelligent automation is no longer a luxury (it’s the foundation for scalable, efficient, and personalized healthcare systems). At Perficient, we’re driving innovation by integrating tools like n8n, Azure OpenAI, and Pinecone to develop smarter, context-aware solutions for the […]
From Silos to Synergy: Accelerating Your AI Journey
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses often find themselves in a peculiar situation: they’re brimming with valuable data, specialized tools, and incredibly talented teams, yet connecting these pieces efficiently can feel like navigating a complex maze. Individual departments might develop ingenious solutions, but these often remain isolated, creating fragmented processes and slowing down the adoption […]
AI and Digital Trends Marketing and IT Leaders Need to Know
In Adobe’s 2025 AI and Digital Trends report, one message rings loud and clear: the convergence of marketing and IT is essential to digital success. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in customer experience strategies, marketing and IT leaders must collaborate closely to unlock its full potential. The Rise of Agentic AI One of the most […]
Turn Your Database into a Smart Chatbot with Azure OpenAI, LangChain, and ChromaDB
Abstract In recent years, language models and AI have reshaped how we interact with data. Yet, a significant portion of business knowledge still resides in relational databases (highly structured but not exactly user-friendly for those unfamiliar with SQL). So what if you could query that data using natural language, as if you were speaking to […]
Intelligent Agents with n8n: AI-Powered Automation
Abstract We live in a time when automating processes is no longer a luxury, but a necessity for any team that wants to remain competitive. But automation has evolved. It is no longer just about executing repetitive tasks, but about creating solutions that understand context, learn over time, and make smarter decisions. In this blog, […]
Flutter + GitHub Copilot = Your New Superpower
Flutter is powerful — but let’s be honest, it often involves a lot of repetitive boilerplate and wiring. Enter GitHub Copilot: your AI-powered pair programmer that lives right in your IDE and helps you write better Flutter code, faster. Why Use GitHub Copilot for Flutter? Flutter development often involves: Repetitive UI patterns Business logic & […]