When the Stack Lies: Root Cause in Distr. Systems | Daniel Raskin & David McNerney | Conf42 SRE 2026

Presenters Daniel Raskin David McNerney Source Conf42 SRE 2026 🕵️‍♂️ When the Stack Lies: Unmasking Root Cause in Distributed Systems In the high-stakes world of modern enterprise technology, the “stack” often tells half-truths. As we migrate from classic three-tiered architectures to hyper-distributed environments, the complexity of our systems is outstripping our ability to monitor them. Daniel Raskin (CMO at Vertana) and David McNerney (Director of Product Management at Vertana) recently sat down to dissect why traditional observability is failing and how a system-aware approach can save the day. ...

March 19, 2026 · 5 min

AI Autonomy Is Redefining Architecture: Boundaries Now Matter Most

Presenters The content does not explicitly identify any speakers. Source InfoQ podcast Navigating the AI Era: Evolving Architectures for a New Age 🚀 The world of technology is in constant flux, and with the meteoric rise of Artificial Intelligence, particularly Generative AI, the need for evolving architectures has never been more critical. This isn’t just about adopting new tools; it’s about a fundamental shift in how we design, build, and govern our systems. ...

March 4, 2026 · 8 min

#productcon London'26 | Bringing AI Capabilities to Non-AI Native Products

Presenters Debbie McMahon Andrew Taylor Karel Callens Maya Toutountzi Bobby Gill Source ProductCon London 2026 Navigating the AI Frontier: Building Trust and Delivering Real Value in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape 🚀✨ The world of AI buzzes with excitement, but for many established businesses, it also brings a hefty dose of skepticism and even fear. How do you integrate this powerful technology without falling into the hype trap, ensuring it solves real problems, and, crucially, earning the trust of your users? ...

March 2, 2026 · 7 min

COO at BT Group | AI Transformation: Infusing Startup Velocity in a Large Enterprise

Presenters Kerry Small Source ProductCon London 2026 Navigating AI Transformation at Scale: BT’s Blueprint for Product-Led Growth 🚀 In the fast-paced world of technology, where startups often grab headlines with their agile “fail fast” mantras, how does a colossal, century-old incumbent like BT, the UK’s leading telco, innovate and transform with AI? Kerry Small, COO of a BT business unit, shares an insightful blueprint for evolving product management, fostering a unique product-engineering dynamic, and embracing a full-stack AI transformation. It’s a masterclass in balancing speed with responsibility, and growth with critical infrastructure. ...

February 26, 2026 · 6 min

SVP of Product at CNN | Architecting Human-in-the-Loop Agentic Workflows to Scale Judgment

Presenters Ashley Nutter Source ProductCon London 2026 Designing Smarter AI Workflows: The Strategic Power of Human-in-the-Loop 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever feel like AI is moving at lightning speed, but sometimes leaves us scratching our heads about how it makes its decisions? Ashley Nutter, a seasoned product leader at CNN, recently shed some light on this fascinating challenge, especially when it comes to designing “agentic workflows” – AI systems where an agent makes decisions or takes actions. ...

February 26, 2026 · 7 min