Vation Ventures

2024 brought so many opportunities for us to connect, collaborate, and problem-solve with our technology ecosystem! All of our events— Innovation Advisory Councils, Partner Advisory Councils, Technology Practitioner Councils, Executive Roundtables, Innovation Uncorked, and the Global Summit— make it clear that the ecosystem works better together. Thank you to our ecosystem of innovators! Stay tuned for what’s to come in 2025 🚀 #innovation #community #techevents #techleadership #startups #venturecapital

New Innovation Insight: Data Management in Preparation for AI 🚀 Is your data ready for AI? Our Chief Technology Evangelist, Troy Cogburn, shares new insights into how organizations can build robust, scalable data foundations to accelerate AI initiatives in our latest Innovation Insight! From cleaning and organizing data to ensuring it's actionable and ready for AI models, watch below for practical strategies for staying ahead in the AI race. Questions or comments on what Troy covered? Comment below or reach out— we’re here to help on your AI journey. #DataManagement #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #AI #techleadership #InnovationInsight 

Proactive, data-driven decision-making is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Now, the ability to detect issues before they escalate and deliver exceptional customer experiences can define the success of an organization. At our recent Virtual Executive Roundtable, we explored how AI-powered observability is reshaping strategies to drive operational efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and align with broader business goals. A huge thank you to our featured speaker, Robert Kollar, VP of IT Operations at Confie, and to our topic expert, Pravin Madhani from New Relic, for sharing their invaluable insights and real-world examples on the evolving role of observability. Here are some key takeaways:  ➡️ Observability transitions organizations from reactive monitoring to proactive decision-making. ➡️ Data silos and redundancies must be eliminated to streamline AI observability and provide accurate insights. ➡️ Generative AI tools show promise in improving workflows and creating actionable insights but must be paired with scalable, clean data architectures. ➡️ AI and machine learning adoption are still evolving, with efficiency driving immediate use cases while revenue growth emerges as a long-term goal. Read the full Executive Summary here: https://lnkd.in/gjvSCi5x #AI #Observability #CustomerExperience #Innovation #leadership Bill Berson, Joel Guest, John Pontrelli, NACD.DC, MBA, John Pratt, Julio P. Roque, Nitin Raina, Ramdas Narayanan, Stephen Lavin, Ian Murphy

Looking into 2025, collaboration is key for technology leaders to tackle challenges and create innovative solutions. We're excited to welcome new members to the Innovation Advisory Council! Each of these technology leaders brings an invaluable perspective, and we look forward to having them in our ecosystem of innovators. Atlanta:  Atul Gambhir VP, Chief Technology Officer, Innova Solutions Miami  Christopher Knauer, SVP and Global Chief Security Officer, Foundever Michigan  Chris Dukes, Global Vice President Information Technology, Aspen Surgical Pennsylvania  Vincent DiStasi, Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Grove City College Eric Zematis, Chief Information Security Officer, Lehigh University Thank you all for joining 🚀 #innovation #techleadership #collaboration #techinsights 

Finding a balance of innovation and optimization is essential to generate ROI. At the 2024 Global Summit, Taylor Grenawalt, Director of Research and Insights, highlighted the critical need for continuous, rigorous assessment and alignment of enterprise technology strategies. We’ve recapped his keynote to share valuable takeaways from our research team to give you a look into what our team sees on the horizon for innovation. With insights from across the technology ecosystem, our team provides a unique approach to trends and insights changing the industry. Read the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/gRAsDYvn #businessgrowth #techROI #innovation #AI 

How does your organization overcome efficiency constraints and drive innovation? Our research team identified key technologies that can help optimize your team and speed up innovation efforts. Learn more in our recent article here: https://lnkd.in/djmx9QX5 #optimization #techtrends #efficiency #innovation #research #techinsights 

AI: The Driving Force of 2024—  and the Momentum Continues into 2025 🚀 Our latest State of the Industry article examines AI's significant role in transforming business landscapes and strategies for 2024. Here are a few key takeaways:  ➡️ Strategic Integration: AI is essential for staying competitive in the digital economy and reshaping business strategies with innovative, adaptive processes. ➡️ Workforce Impact: While AI could replace up to 40% of jobs, it primarily enhances roles, creating new opportunities. ➡️ Evolving Executive Roles: Technology leaders are transitioning from IT managers to strategic visionaries, driving growth and innovation. ➡️ Cohesive Ecosystems: Building collaborative environments is crucial for maximizing AI's potential, enabling transformative outcomes across sectors. Explore these insights and more to understand the transformative impact of AI this year here: https://lnkd.in/gs88RRBG #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfWork #InnovationLeadership #Techtrends #techinsights 

New Innovation Insight: The Hidden Scale of Machine Identities in Modern Enterprises 🤖 How secure are your machine identities? For every human identity within an enterprise, 50 machine identities also require authentication and secure communication. However, traditional identity management strategies often overlook these non-human entities, creating significant security vulnerabilities. Watch the latest Innovation Insight from Troy Cogburn to discover how non-human identity management can safeguard your digital assets by creating an inventory of all machine entities, establishing robust authentication protocols, and continuously monitoring for anomalies. #InnovationInsight #MachineIdentity #Cybersecurity #EnterpriseSecurity

🌟 Leveraging our exclusive Innovation Advisory Council, we bring you primary research directly from over 1,000 tech executives worldwide. Our latest article from Chief Technology Evangelist Troy Cogburn taps into these deep connections, offering unmatched insights into AI readiness and data preparedness straight from the leaders shaping the technology landscape. Discover how we transform high-level executive communications into actionable intelligence for your business. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gwx9qBjk #AI #DataPreparedness #techleadership

We're hiring! We're looking for a Marketing Coordinator to play a key role in executing marketing initiatives and assisting with internal needs. This position is perfect for someone looking to develop their marketing skills in a supportive, high-energy environment while being part of a company that drives connections and innovation across the tech ecosystem. 🚀 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gp4aZU-j #hiring #marketingcoordinator #b2bmarketing #techmarketing #innovation