# Research

Are you curious about the future of technology? We are. Research by Vation Intelligence is committed to bringing you the latest insights across the technology landscape.

## 101 Series

### [APIs 101: Understanding Application Programming Interfaces](/content/research-article/apis-101-understanding-the-application-programming-interface/index.html)

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.

* Author: Michael Hill / Date: Oct 3, 2023 / Read Time: 5 minutes

### [Deep Learning 101: What is Deep Learning?](/content/research-article/deep-learning-101/index.html)

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.

* Author: Taylor Grenawalt / Date: Jul 6, 2023 / Read Time: 7 Minutes

### [Vector Databases 101: What are Vector Databases?](/content/research-article/vector-databases-101/index.html)

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

* Author: Taylor Grenawalt / Date: Jul 5, 2023 / Read Time: 7 Minutes

## Point of Views

### [2025 Technology & Market Prediction Evaluation](/content/research-article/2025-technology-market-prediction-evaluation/index.html)
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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.

* Author: Taylor Grenawalt / Date: Dec 18, 2025 / Read Time: 5 min

### [Vation Ventures M&A Insights: Veeam Acquires Securiti](/content/research-article/vation-ventures-m-a-insights-veeam-acquires-securiti/index.html)
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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.

* Author: Keaton Glassman / Date: Nov 6, 2025 / Read Time: 5 min

### [Top 5 M&A Events of 2025](/content/research-article/top-5-m-a-events-of-2025/index.html)

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.

* Author: Taylor Grenawalt / Date: Oct 28, 2025 / Read Time: 5 min

## Trends

### [Vation Community Insights: 2025 AI Landscape Key Findings and 2026 Expectations](/content/research-article/vation-community-insights-2025-ai-landscape-key-findings-and-2026-expectations/index.html)
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As enterprises continue navigating this AI revolution, success will hinge on translating ambition into actionable, scalable outcomes.

* Author: Ian Murphy / Date: Dec 1, 2025 / Read Time: 5 min

### [Top 5 Cybersecurity Incidents of 2025](/content/research-article/top-5-cybersecurity-incidents-of-2025/index.html)
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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.

* Author: Taylor Grenawalt / Date: Oct 20, 2025 / Read Time: 5 min

### [The Evolving Enterprise Risk Surface: Threat Drivers & Dynamics](/content/research-article/the-evolving-enterprise-risk-surface-threat-drivers-dynamics/index.html)

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

* Author: Taylor Grenawalt / Date: Aug 20, 2025 / Read Time: 10 min

## Research ARTICLES

### [Vation Community Insights: State of GenAI Governance](/content/research-article/vation-community-insights-state-of-genai-governance/index.html)
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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.

* Author: Troy Cogburn / Date: Nov 11, 2025 / Read Time: 10 min

### [Vation Community Insights: Prioritizing Vertical-Specific AI Applications](/content/research-article/vation-community-insights-prioritizing-vertical-specific-ai-applications/index.html)
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Artificial intelligence continues to transform business operations across sectors, with organizations increasingly focusing on industry-specific applications that deliver tangible value.

* Author: Troy Cogburn / Date: May 23, 2025 / Read Time: 15 min

### [Vation Community Insights: Innovation Practices Among Technology Executives](/content/research-article/vation-community-insights-innovation-practices-among-technology-executives/index.html)
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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.

* Author: Troy Cogburn / Date: May 9, 2025 / Read Time: 10 min