🚗 The Old Ride: A Prototype That Couldn’t Keep Up
Imagine you’ve built your own race car — fast enough to prove an idea, but not strong enough to take on a real track.
That’s what one organization had done. They had:
- A basic AI-powered RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) prototype
- Built on Perl and PHP
- A simple UI and limited backend functionality
It ran — but only just.
There were big ideas under the hood, but the engine and chassis just weren’t built for speed, scale, or security.
What they needed wasn’t just a tune-up — they needed a full rebuild.
🛠️ Reengineering the AI Engine: From Perl to Power
Elastik Teams took the wheel and transformed the prototype into an enterprise-ready AI machine. Here’s what we did, piece by piece:
🔧 Under the Hood: New Technology Stack
- 🚀 Rebuilt the backend in Node.js and TypeScript
A clean, scalable, modern foundation to handle enterprise workloads
- 🎨 Crafted a brand-new UI in React
Smooth, responsive, and built with users in mind
- 🔐 Role-Based Access Control
Clear separation between admin and end users to secure critical features
💬 Training, Talking & Teaching AI
Users can now:
- Upload and train data directly from the chat interface
- Query enterprise data in real time, using natural language
- Access chat history for ongoing reference
Admins, meanwhile, can manage knowledge bases and train new content seamlessly — no separate interface or complex instructions needed.
☁️ Deployment & Ownership
- 📦 All hosted within the client’s Azure environment
Full control, full security, and no reliance on third-party platforms
- 🔄 Preserved core functionality during the tech migration — ensuring continuity with no disruption
📈 The Results: From Concept to Capability
✅ Productivity Up:
Users can now search and interact with large knowledge bases — no more digging through PDFs or scattered content.
✅ Experience Elevated:
With a modern, responsive UI, adoption increased across the organization
✅ A Scalable Base Framework:
The foundation is now in place for future growth — with room to add new AI features without hitting roadblocks.
⚙️ From Garage Build to Enterprise Beast
What started as a one-room prototype is now a multi-lane AI expressway — ready to scale, secure, and serve at full throttle.
With the right team, a great idea doesn’t have to stay in the garage.
🧠 Thinking of Upgrading Your AI Stack?
Whether you’re stuck in a legacy language or wrestling with a POC that can’t scale —
we help businesses transform their prototypes into production-grade powerhouses.
🔧 Let’s rebuild your AI engine together.
Reach out to Elastik Teams for your custom migration strategy.
