The Applied Layer

Topics

The publication’s coverage areas. Each topic threads research, briefings, references, and field notes into a single line of enquiry.

Architecture & Patterns

How enterprise AI systems are actually built — patterns, anti-patterns, and reference architectures observed in production.

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RAG & Retrieval

Production retrieval-augmented generation: vector stores, hybrid search, evaluation, and the architectural choices that hold at scale.

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Agents & Agentic Workflows

Where agentic systems work in production, where they stall, and what their economics actually look like in practice.

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Evaluation & Observability

Eval frameworks, online evaluation, and observability stacks for LLM-backed systems running in real environments.

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Operating Models

How AI changes the shape of enterprise operating models, teams, and delivery — including TOGAF-aligned frameworks.

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Governance & Risk

Governance structures, risk controls, and lifecycle management for enterprise AI deployments.

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Platform Choice

Microsoft, AWS, GCP, open source — vendor-independent analysis of platform decisions for enterprise AI.

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Cost & Economics

Unit economics of enterprise AI: token cost, infrastructure cost, and total cost of ownership over time.

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Case Studies

Named or pseudonymous deployments analysed in depth — what was built, what worked, what didn't.

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Industry Lenses

How enterprise AI is unfolding in media, financial services, public sector, and professional services.

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