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Rootly's Dan Sadler: why AI coding tools are driving more incidents + why reliability is the product

Cortex co-founder and CTO Ganesh Datta sits down with Dan Sadler, VP of Engineering at Rootly. Dan explains how Rootly treats reliability as a product feature rather than just a technical metric, and why culture might be the most impactful element of building reliable systems.

Why Mandating AI Tools Backfires on Engineering Teams

Responsible AI adoption for engineering teams starts with culture, not compliance. In this GitKon talk, Rizel Scarlett (Tech Lead of Open Source DevRel at Block) shares how Block helped thousands of engineers actually want to use AI tools, including Goose, Cursor, Claude Code, and more, without mandates, vibe coding disasters, or security gaps.

AI agents are only as smart as the data you feed it

AI is only as useful as the context you give it. An autonomous observability agent can unlock serious value from your telemetry, but only when the foundation is right: good telemetry, a strong data layer, and efficient access to the data. Annie Freeman and Lewis Isaac had a lot to say about this at AWS Summit London this week! hashtag#Observability hashtag#AI hashtag#AWSSummitLondon hashtag#DevOps hashtag#OpenTelemetry.

Introducing Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | Resolute Raccoon

Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, codenamed, is now available to download. Resolute Raccoon builds on the resilience-focused improvements introduced in interim releases, with TPM-backed full-disk encryption, improved support for application permission prompting, Livepatch updates for Arm-based servers, and Rust-based utilities for enhanced memory safety. This release also brings native support for industry-leading AI/ML toolkits like NVIDIA CUDA and AMD ROCm, making Ubuntu 26.04 LTS the ideal platform for AI development and production workloads.

VictoriaMetrics Virtual Meetup Q1 2026 - VictoriaMetrics Updates

VictoriaMetrics continues to enhance usability and developer experience with new built-in capabilities. A lightweight UI now provides clear client setup instructions, simplifying onboarding, while an integrated inspector offers powerful debugging tools directly within the platform. Default tenant configuration further streamlines initial setup, reducing friction for new deployments. In addition, the MCP Server is now included by default in VictoriaMetrics Cloud deployments, eliminating the need for manual installation and making advanced monitoring workflows more accessible out of the box.

What is Network Monitoring? Why Every IT Team Needs It (2026)

Learn what network monitoring is and why it’s critical for IT teams in 2026. Discover how it works, key metrics to track, and how to prevent downtime before users are impacted. Modern IT environments are complex—network monitoring helps you detect issues early, reduce downtime, and keep your infrastructure running smoothly. Watch now and monitor your network with confidence. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more IT insights.

Experience the Power of Zebra Technologies: The 2026 Power Journey | Zebra

Ever wondered how your orders get from a warehouse to your front door with speed and accuracy? Join us on "The Power Journey". The Power Journey follows a single product—a travel power adapter—on its journey from the factory floor to the customer's hands. This journey showcases Zebra’s innovation in action, demonstrating how intelligent supply chain operations and connected frontline solutions enhance asset visibility at every critical step of the workflow. You’ll see how our latest hardware, software, services, and AI capabilities work together to deliver end-to-end traceability.

Bridging IT and OT: Lessons from the Factory Floor with Steve Goudreau

Everyone’s rushing to AI, but few have the foundation to make it work. In this episode of Next Gen Network Heroes, Bob sits down with Steve Goudreau, Director of IT at Ice Industries, to explore what it really takes to lead in today’s evolving technology landscape. With over three decades of experience, spanning military service, financial services, and manufacturing, Steve brings a grounded, people-first perspective to an industry often obsessed with tools and trends.