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Presenters Dhivya Dhayakar Source Conf42 Cloud 2026 🌐 The Agentic Era: Moving Beyond Standalone Chatbots to Unified Ecosystems As we navigate 2026, the era of the isolated, static chatbot has officially ended. We are stepping into a future defined by unified AI ecosystems—a world where AI agents act not as siloed tools, but as interconnected nodes in a fluid, collaborative network. Dhivya Dhayakar recently shared a roadmap for mastering this transition, emphasizing a critical balance: how do we harness autonomous action while maintaining robust human accountability? ...

Presenters Sonali Priya Source Conf42 Cloud 2026 Beyond the Basic Three: Building Design Systems That Conquer Enterprise Analytics 🚀 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever felt like your design system, the supposed bedrock of consistency and efficiency, is actually crumbling under the weight of complex enterprise analytics? You’re not alone. Sonali Priya, Creative Director at LB Networks, has walked this challenging path and has emerged with a powerful solution: a seven-layer model designed to tackle the unique demands of building and scaling these intricate systems. ...

Presenters Aleksandra Drobnjak Source Conf42 Cloud 2026 Azure Attacks Unpacked: Real-World Threats and Lessons Learned 🚀 In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead of cyber threats is paramount. Aleksandra Drobnjak’s insightful session, “Azure Attacks Unpacked: Real-World Threats and Lessons Learned,” draws directly from the Microsoft Digital Defense Report (MDDR) 2025 to provide a practical, actionable guide to navigating the complexities of Azure security. This isn’t just a recap of a report; it’s a deep dive into how attackers are succeeding and what we can do to defend ourselves. ...

Presenters Sharath Reddy Polu Source Conf42 Cloud 2026 🛡️ Beyond Rules: How Behavioral Analytics is Revolutionizing Fraud Prevention In an era where digital transactions happen in the blink of an eye, the battle against financial fraud has moved beyond simple checkboxes. At Conference 42 Cloud Native 2026, Sharath Reddy Polu, a distinguished researcher and USC alumnus, unveiled how the industry is ditching rigid, “one-size-fits-all” security for something far more sophisticated: behavioral analytics. ...

Presenters Anton Solomonov Source Conf42 Cloud 2026 🚀 Beyond the Demo: How Computer Vision Transformed Warehouse Accuracy In the world of AI, we are often dazzled by impressive neural network demos. However, the true test of technology isn’t a flashy showcase—it’s how effectively it embeds into real-world operations to deliver measurable value. Anton Solomonov recently shared a compelling case study from a manufacturing company supplying the mining industry. By integrating computer vision into their warehouse receiving workflow, they reduced spare parts mismatches by 99%. ...