Enterprise search has never been more critical to business success. Organizations of all sizes are managing growing volumes of data across multiple systems, applications, and tools. The challenge? Employees struggle to find the right information when they need it, workflows slow down, and productivity suffers.
That’s why we’re launching the 2026 State of Enterprise Search Benchmark Survey—a fast, actionable way for organizations to measure their enterprise search capabilities, understand industry trends, and learn how to harness AI for smarter knowledge discovery.
Whether you’re evaluating enterprise search software, looking for AI-powered knowledge discovery tools, or trying to improve employee and customer experiences, this survey is designed to provide insights you can act on.
Why Enterprise Search Matters in 2026
Enterprise search is no longer just about finding documents—it’s about connecting people to the knowledge they need, when they need it. Modern organizations face several challenges:
- Information silos: Critical data is scattered across multiple platforms—Slack, Salesforce, SharePoint, Google Drive, and more—making it hard to find what you need.
- Low adoption of search tools: Even with enterprise search solutions in place, employees may not use them effectively.
- High costs and limited ROI: Maintaining fragmented search tools can be expensive, with limited visibility into impact.
- Security and compliance risks: Sensitive company data needs to be protected across internal and cloud environments.
- Complex AI integration: While AI promises smarter insights, implementing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), personalized search, or agentic workflows requires strategy and governance.
Understanding where your organization stands today—and where the industry is headed—can help you make smarter decisions for enterprise search investments.
How the 2026 Enterprise Search Survey Can Help You
Our State of Enterprise Search Survey takes just 2–3 minutes to complete but delivers value far beyond that. By participating, you’ll:
- Gain early access to the 2026 Enterprise Search Benchmark Report, showing how peers approach knowledge discovery and AI-powered search
- Receive a personalized badge highlighting your organization’s strengths in leveraging AI, perfect for sharing on LinkedIn
- Benchmark your organization against industry trends in enterprise search, security, and AI adoption
The survey covers critical areas such as:
1. Enterprise Search Priorities and Challenges
We explore the top priorities for organizations in 2026:
- Boosting productivity and reducing operational spend
- Improving employee and customer experiences
- Unifying fragmented knowledge and systems
- Strengthening security, compliance, and governance
- Driving AI-powered insights and automation
At the same time, we track common challenges like slow or inaccurate search results, outdated content, limited adoption, and budget constraints.
2. AI and Knowledge Discovery
AI is transforming enterprise search from static retrieval to dynamic knowledge discovery. The survey looks at how organizations are using AI to:
- Implement retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for more accurate and contextual answers
- Personalize search results for users, teams, or departments
- Automate workflows with agentic AI, allowing AI to take action across applications
- Track adoption and productivity gains through analytics
3. Security, Compliance, and ROI
Modern enterprise search platforms must meet strict security and compliance standards. The survey addresses:
- Data storage and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, ISO 27001)
- Role-based access controls and permissions
- Encryption and secure data transfer
- Audit logs, monitoring, and governance
It also evaluates budget allocation and willingness to pay for AI-powered enterprise search solutions.
Benchmark Your Organization With Personalized Insights
When you complete the survey, you’ll receive a personalized badge showing how your organization leads in enterprise search and AI adoption. Categories include:
- AI Knowledge Architect: Leveraging LLMs, embeddings, and RAG to create contextual search experiences
- Responsible AI Advocate: Ensuring secure, compliant, and ethical AI use
- AI Search Strategist: Measuring search efficiency and productivity improvements
- Unified Knowledge Leader: Connecting data sources and reducing information silos
- AI Culture Catalyst: Building an AI-driven knowledge culture and championing adoption
Your badge provides actionable insights and next steps to improve search efficiency, adoption, and AI-driven knowledge discovery.
Why Take the Survey Now
- Fast and easy: Only 2–3 minutes to complete
- Actionable results: Early access to benchmarks and insights
- Industry relevance: Understand trends in AI, enterprise search, and knowledge management
- Shareable recognition: Show your organization’s expertise with a personalized LinkedIn badge
Who Should Participate
This survey is ideal for:
- IT and security leaders evaluating enterprise search tools
- Knowledge management and operations teams looking to improve discoverability
- Business leaders wanting to measure ROI on AI and search investments
- Anyone responsible for enterprise search, AI-powered knowledge tools, or information governance
Take the 2026 Enterprise Search Survey Today
The 2026 State of Enterprise Search Benchmark Survey is your chance to benchmark your organization, gain early access to insights, and identify opportunities to optimize search, AI, and knowledge management strategies.
By participating, you’re not only helping your organization—you’re helping the broader industry understand how enterprise search is shaping productivity, AI adoption, and knowledge discovery in 2026.
About GoSearch
GoSearch is a leading AI-powered enterprise search and knowledge discovery platform designed to help organizations find, access, and act on critical information—fast. By unifying data from multiple systems, applications, and cloud environments into a single, intelligent search interface, GoSearch transforms how teams work with knowledge.
With features like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), personalized search, and agentic AI workflows, GoSearch goes beyond traditional search to deliver contextual insights and automation that drive productivity and informed decision-making. Security, compliance, and governance are built into the platform, ensuring sensitive data is protected while remaining accessible to the right people.
Trusted by organizations seeking to reduce knowledge silos, increase adoption, and maximize ROI from AI and search initiatives, GoSearch empowers teams to work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively.
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