Vodori, a digital agency based in Chicago, redesigned its enterprise content management system, Pepper, to enhance global digital marketing efforts using Alfresco and Elasticsearch. The decision to integrate Elasticsearch was driven by its ability to handle complex queries, offer robust search functionalities, and effectively manage the diverse content types required by Pepper. By utilizing Elasticsearch's capabilities, Vodori was able to implement flexible content models, support parent/child relationships for content distribution, and provide advanced search features such as free-text search and parametric filters. Additionally, Vodori created a framework that simplifies content modeling and mapping for engineers, allowing them to focus on client-specific solutions. Future plans for Pepper include leveraging Elasticsearch features such as Index Aliasing, Updating Mappings API, and Distributed Percolator to enhance system capabilities and ensure zero downtime during updates. Vodori's experience highlights Elasticsearch's potential for scalability and adaptability in content management, showcasing its value across various industries and applications.