Research

APIs 101: Understanding Application Programming Interfaces

An API acts as a bridge between different applications, allowing them to exchange data and request services. It defines a specific format for the requests and responses, including the data structures, protocols, and conventions to be followed. It provides a layer of abstraction, shielding developers from the complexities of the underlying systems and enabling them to focus on their specific application logic.

Michael Hill

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Oct 3, 2023

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5 minutes

Deep Learning 101: What is Deep Learning? 

Deep learning can be defined as a machine learning technique that employs artificial neural networks to model and learn complex patterns and representations in data.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Jul 6, 2023

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7 Minutes

Vector Databases 101: What are Vector Databases?

A vector database is a unique datastore engineered for the storage, management, and analysis of vector data.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Jul 5, 2023

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7 Minutes

2025 Technology & Market Prediction Evaluation

2025 proved to be a transformative year in which the accelerating forces of AI, energy innovation, and escalating cyber risk converged to reshape the global technology and investment landscape in profound and lasting ways.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Dec 18, 2025

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5 min

Vation Ventures M&A Insights: Veeam Acquires Securiti

Veeam's acquisition of Securiti AI represents more than a product expansion; it's a statement of architectural intent on how enterprises will secure, govern, and trust data in the era of AI.

Keaton Glassman

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Nov 6, 2025

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5 min

Top 5 M&A Events of 2025

The defining M&A events of 2025 reveal a technology landscape in transition and driven by strategic focus, ecosystem control, and the pursuit of end-to-end intelligence.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Oct 28, 2025

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5 min

Vation Community Insights: 2025 AI Landscape Key Findings and 2026 Expectations

As enterprises continue navigating this AI revolution, success will hinge on translating ambition into actionable, scalable outcomes.

Ian Murphy

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Dec 1, 2025

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5 min

Top 5 Cybersecurity Incidents of 2025

Amidst the evolving cybersecurity threat and risk landscape, enterprises must now adopt an integrated, intelligence-driven posture that treats each domain not as an isolated asset but as part of a living, interdependent security ecosystem.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Oct 20, 2025

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5 min

The Evolving Enterprise Risk Surface: Threat Drivers & Dynamics

The evolution of the enterprise risk surface signals a decisive turning point in security strategy.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Aug 20, 2025

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10 min

Vation Community Insights: State of GenAI Governance

As shadow AI proliferates and regulations tighten, the organizations that act now to formalize their governance approach will be best positioned to scale AI safely and sustainably across the enterprise.

Troy Cogburn

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Nov 11, 2025

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10 min

Vation Community Insights: Prioritizing Vertical-Specific AI Applications

Artificial intelligence continues to transform business operations across sectors, with organizations increasingly focusing on industry-specific applications that deliver tangible value.

Troy Cogburn

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May 23, 2025

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15 min

Vation Community Insights: Innovation Practices Among Technology Executives

The findings from our Innovation Advisory Council reveal that while organizations have developed increasingly sophisticated approaches to innovation management, they continue to face fundamental challenges in balancing day-to-day operations with forward-looking initiatives.

Troy Cogburn

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May 9, 2025

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10 min