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

The Fragile Web of Software Supply Chain Security

The GitHub supply chain attack served as a stark reminder that modern software isn’t built—it’s assembled, interconnected, and inherently vulnerable.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Apr 9, 2025

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10 min

The Road to 6G & The Innovations Transforming Wireless Technology

The road to 6G is paved with a constellation of advanced technologies – each addressing different challenges and pushing the boundaries of what wireless networks can do.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Mar 24, 2025

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10 min

2025 Technology & Market Predictions

Vation Ventures’ annual top 10 technology and market predictions for 2025 highlight a transformative yet complex landscape where technological innovation and market evolution intersect to catalyze new dynamic disruption and opportunity.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Jan 28, 2025

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10 min

G-Wiz: An Analysis of the Google-Wiz Acquisition

Wiz’s rapid growth and cloud-agnostic approach have made it a standout player, and Google is aiming to leverage this positioning to drive greater differentiated value in the highly competitive cloud security and hyperscaler markets.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Mar 21, 2025

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5 min

Future-Proofing IT: Building Skills for Tomorrow’s Challenges

To stay competitive, organizations must continuously assess the skills needed to support emerging technology initiatives, such as artificial intelligence, and leverage upskilling to ensure their workforce evolves accordingly.

Troy Cogburn

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Mar 11, 2025

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Digital Experience: Analytics Tools and Marketing Automation

Enterprises today face a dual challenge: they must constantly adapt to fluid, and dynamic client demands to drive revenue and growth while simultaneously optimizing operational efficiency in the face of tightening constraints.

Keaton Glassman

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Sep 13, 2024

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10 min

Innovation & Optimization: The Tightening AI Tightrope

The future of enterprise technology and the ability to effectively leverage transformative AI solutions will be directly shaped and influenced by the balance of increasingly fast-paced innovation and escalating pressure for optimization.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Apr 16, 2025

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10 min

Artificial Intelligence Agents: Architecture & Applications

AI agents represent a groundbreaking shift in artificial intelligence, enabling systems to autonomously perform tasks, make decisions, and adapt to changing conditions without constant human oversight.

Taylor Grenawalt

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Oct 15, 2024

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10 min

Essential Technology Leadership Qualities for 2024 and Beyond

Technology executives must navigate the integration of emerging technologies, ensure robust cybersecurity strategies, and manage vast amounts of data—all while aligning IT strategies with business goals.

Troy Cogburn

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Jul 30, 2024

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10 min