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Tuesday, October 29
 

15:20 CET

PSP1 | A Db2 for z/OS must-have, the Db2 Analytics Accelerator – What Can It Do For You Today and Tomorrow
Tuesday October 29, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
If you are a Db2 for z/OS user and have not considered the Db2 Analytics Accelerator this is a chance to learn more about how it can significantly reduce CPU consumption while contributing to performance and resource savings for online, batch, and ETL processes. If you are already an Accelerator user, this is a chance to hear about what’s new with the recent statement of direction for the next version of the Accelerator. A lot has happened since the original 7.5 version and the adoption of IBM Z and LinuxONE on-platform deployment.  
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Tuesday October 29, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
0 | Auditorium 2

15:20 CET

PSP2 | Exploit REST APIs to Unlock More Value From Db2 for z/OS
Tuesday October 29, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
For years, your teams have invested heavily in your DB2 environment and its associated tools. It is critical to ensure that your team’s productivity continues to thrive. Broadcom’s Database Management Data Service (DBM-DS) is the foundation for serving up REST APIs that allow you to derive more value from your Db2 tooling. Join us in this session to learn more about the architecture behind DBM-DS and how it extends capabilities that can support you on your modernization journey. Learn about the latest updates, including the Beta program for the interactive web interface, which exploits REST APIs to help you better manage Db2 subsystems. Discover how DBM-DS can be the foundation for serving up REST APIs that drive more value from Db2 Tools you are already using, such as integrating Db2 with your existing DevOps processes, and leveraging performance dashboards that alert you to potential problems in your Db2 subsystems.
Speakers: Chris Crone, Broadcom Distinguished Engineer
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Chris Crone

Distinguished Engineer - Database Technologies, Broadcom
Chris Crone has extensive experience working with Db2 and IBM z Systems. He brings over 30 years of work with the Db2 for z/OS development team. He’s worked extensively with customers on new development projects, prioritizing requirements, and fighting fires.
Tuesday October 29, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
0 | Auditorium 3A

15:20 CET

PSP3 Next-Gen Z Db2 Tools: Enhancing DBA and Developer Collaboration with Efficiency and Automation
Tuesday October 29, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
With a new wave of DBAs entering the field, bringing diverse expertise, the demand for collaborative and intuitive management tools has never been higher. As Db2 application management evolves, traditional mainframe terminals are being replaced by modern tools for the Db2 professional. Discover how modern UIs and dashboards simplify Db2 data retrieval and manipulation, enhancing performance and efficiency. Explore streamlined database maintenance through real-time decision-making, providing greater agility. Experience mainframe-inclusive DevOps toolchains supporting agile development, testing, and delivery. These tools ensure 24x7 availability, resiliency, and a seamless customer experience. Leave this session equipped to enhance efficiency, automate processes, and adapt quickly to changes in Db2 environments.
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avatar for Michael Cotignola

Michael Cotignola

BMC Db2 Solutions Engineer, BMC Software
Michael Cotignola is a Principal Software Consultant supporting BMC's DB2 Mainframe Solutions.  In this role, he helps his clients maximize the value they receive from BMC's DB2 products.  Michael has worked in IT since 1975 in numerous IT disciplines, including operations, application... Read More →
Tuesday October 29, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
0 | Auditorium 3B

15:20 CET

PSP5 | Audit your Db2 for z/OS - Isn‘t she aDORAble!!
Tuesday October 29, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
This session will be all about covering the Audit requirements of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act). First up will be our WorkLoadExpert software that catches all the SQL traffic on your enterprise and saves it away, as you never know what you might need tomorrow! Then we will dive into the details of Audit and finally round it all out with a brand new piece of the puzzle: A complete Vulnerability test for your Db2 z/OS Enterprise!
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avatar for Roy Boxwell

Roy Boxwell

Senior Software Architect, Software Engineering GmbH
Roy Boxwell is an IBM Champion with more than 37 years of experience in MVS, OS/390, and z/OS environments – 36 of those in Db2. He specializes in installation, migration, and performance monitoring and tuning. Roy leads the SEG development team responsible for the real-time database... Read More →
Tuesday October 29, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
1 | Breakout 1 + 2

15:20 CET

PSP6 | IBM Db2 Strategy & Roadmap
Tuesday October 29, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
Customers use IBM Db2 to run some of the toughest mission critical workloads on the planet. The world’s largest financial institutions, healthcare providers and insurers, car manufacturers, retailers, government agencies all trust Db2 to run their operations every day. Customers depend on Db2 to continuously innovate and enable them to accelerate their own innovation, like building the next generation of cutting-edge cloud/AI apps and services. In this session, we discuss IBM’s strategy and roadmap, review the latest advancements with the upcoming Db2 12 release, and preview the AI initiatives planned for 2025. We’ll dive into Amazon RDS for Db2, a new offering on AWS that makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale Db2 databases in the cloud. And, finally, we’ll preview a brand new generative AI-powered product that makes it easy for Db2 DBAs to get their work done.
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Tuesday October 29, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
1 | Breakout 8
 
Wednesday, October 30
 

15:20 CET

PSP10 | Exploiting Cloud and Db2 Recovery Strategies for DORA Compliance
Wednesday October 30, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
DBAs must keep business-critical data available and eliminate downtime while complying with stringent regulations such as DORA. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) initiative protects institutions during catastrophic cyberattacks, ensuring timely data access. This presentation explores enhancing high availability and productivity through automation and modern interfaces for Db2 professionals. We will highlight ensuring operational resilience in the context of mainframe data within a hybrid cloud environment, the importance of immutable mainframe data copies, their benefits and challenges, and strategies for leveraging these copies to enhance data availability and expedite recovery. Leave with strategies to prepare for potential issues, quickly identify problems, solve them, and recover data to as close to current as possible, meeting different industry guidelines.
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Roberto Cason

Solution Engineer, BMC Software
About 30 year of DB2 for z/OS experience working with customers in Italy.                            Over then 25 years of experience as System programmer and DBA in an outsourcing company for Banks and Financial Institutes where he was responsible for the design, maintenance... Read More →
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Gianluca Alessi

Director, SW Consulting
Wednesday October 30, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
0 | Auditorium 2

15:20 CET

PSP7 | Database Assistant for Db2: Simplify Db2 Troubleshooting and Error Resolution with AI
Wednesday October 30, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
As data environments grow increasingly complex, database administrators (DBAs) face challenges in maintaining performance and troubleshooting errors efficiently. Our forthcoming AI-powered solution leverages natural language processing to streamline database interaction, allowing users to query their Db2 systems and resolve issues with ease. This presentation will explore how AI-driven tools can transform Db2 management by simplifying tasks such as error resolution, performance monitoring, and retrieving key metrics. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving role of AI in enhancing DBA productivity and operational efficiency.
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Wednesday October 30, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
0 | Auditorium 3B

15:20 CET

PSP8 | Db2 Meets Open Source = A Powerful DevOps Strategy
Wednesday October 30, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
We all understand the importance of solving contention between the infrastructure team responsible for operations and the application development teams. Operations owners value stability, which can be disrupted from application changes. Join us in this session to discover how you can successfully incorporate Db2 into your end-to-end DevOps process using a proven approach and alleviate the tension by providing transparency for all stakeholders. In the case of Db2 for z/OS, a smooth DevOps strategy can enhance application development practices and improve time to value for application changes. You will learn how building on your existing infrastructure and exploiting the plethora of open-source software in the market using this prescriptive approach can enable you to successfully incorporate Db2 in your end-to-end DevOps process.
Speakers
avatar for Denis Tronin

Denis Tronin

Product Manager, Broadcom
Denis Tronin is an experienced IT professional and product manager skilled in mainframe (Db2 for z/OS, System Performance, Workload Automation), API management (Zowe API Mediation Layer) and DevOps domains. He is an IBM champion and an active speaker at major mainframe conference... Read More →
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Emil Kotrc

Software Architect, Broadcom
Emil is a software architect at Broadcom Mainframe Software, he holds a Ph.D. in Mathematical Engineering, is a member of the IDUG Content Committee, and an IBM Champion since 2015.
avatar for Chris Crone

Chris Crone

Distinguished Engineer - Database Technologies, Broadcom
Chris Crone has extensive experience working with Db2 and IBM z Systems. He brings over 30 years of work with the Db2 for z/OS development team. He’s worked extensively with customers on new development projects, prioritizing requirements, and fighting fires.
Wednesday October 30, 2024 15:20 - 16:20 CET
0 | Auditorium 3A
 
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