Scaleable Architecture ZyLAB differentiates itself from other information retrieval alternatives because its software's architecture and functionality are designed to provide speedy document conversion and migration into a searchable database. This framework produces relatively precise search results (even when given imprecise search criteria) due to its unique fuzzy search algorithms and its use of XML databases in combination with RDMSs. All of these components enable architectural flexibility for the future. Why you should care about architecture when evaluating information retrieval software - Because an inefficient database architecture can slow down the retrieval process - Because not all fuzzy search algorithms are alike; some produce slow response times and less-than-precise results - Because proprietary database architectures can confine you to an approach that may not grow with your future information retrieval needs ZyLAB's software can store data in anything from a simple flat file system stored on CD-ROM, DVD, NTFS or an SAN to an advanced third-party XML database such as Software AG's Tamino or Oracle's 9i XML storage. With ZyIMAGE Application Integrator, the ZyLAB software can be integrated with any other commercial relational database management system. The additional ZyIMAGE collaboration and technology modules use several RDMS systems, varying from fast local databases (based upon Code base) to Microsoft SQL server implementations. In general, ZyLAB uses MS-SQL and Oracle for the write-many collaboration databases and CodeBase for the write-once local databases.