Tue, Oct 14, 2025 1:00 PM EDT
Summary
Register for the upcoming webinar on IBM Data Virtualization Manager (DVM) for z/OS, a powerful modernization solution designed to provide seamless, real-time read/write access to relational and non-relational data on IBM Z without copying or moving the source data. In this webinar, we will introduce the next generation of mainframe data virtualization and modernization with its new browser‑based data virtualization studio for z/OS.
Agenda:
- Overview and review of the basics of DVM along with exploring common use cases.
- Explore how organizations leverage DVM for real-time data access across relational and non-relational sources.
- First look at the new Data Virtualization Studio for z/OS web interface.
Key speakers
Tom Ramey, WW Leader Z Data and AI, IBM
Jim Wankowski, Principal Solutions Advisor, Rocket Software
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Tue, Oct 21, 2025 11:00 AM EDT
Summary
Register for the upcoming webinar on strengthen your cyber resilience!
In today's digital landscape, cyber resilience isn't optional - it's essential. Join us to discover how IBM's Db2 recovery from Cyber Vault solution for z/OS can help you protect, detect, and recover from cyber threats with confidence.
The IBM Z Cyber Vault solution creates immutable, point-in-time copies of your production data, stored in a secure, isolated environment on IBM Storage. This clean, protected copy becomes your safety net in the event of logical data corruption - enabling forensic, surgical, or full recovery options when you need them most.
But what about Db2 for z/OS? Traditional backup recovery might leave your business hours - or even days - behind. That's where IBM's Db2 recovery from Cyber Vault solution for z/OS comes in. It bridges the gap between your last safe backup and the point of corruption, helping you recover with minimal data loss and resume business operations intelligently and efficiently.
No one wants to think about recovery - until it's the only thing that matters. Learn how IBM's integrated solutions can help you be ready when it counts.
Key speakers
Kevin Poole, Data and AI for IBM Z Principal Worldwide Leader, IBM
Anthony Ciabattoni, Executive IT Specialist - Db2 for z/OS SWAT Team Leader, IBM Software Support, IBM
Nathan Brice, Program Director, Product Management, IBM GDPS. IBM
Patric Becker, Director, System Z Solutions Advisors EMEA, Rocket Software
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 11:00 AM EDT
Summary
Register for the upcoming webinar and learn how to accelerate data movement on IBM zSystems with the next release of IBM Db2 High Performance Unload.
In this session, we'll introduce the new capabilities in Db2 HPU, engineered for high‑speed, low‑impact data extraction to keep your mission‑critical applications running while you feed downstream analytics, AI, warehousing, and recovery pipelines.
Agenda:
- New capability that delivers point‑of‑consistency, non‑disruptive unloads that avoid table locks and minimize impact on concurrent updates, raising availability when it matters most
- Performance advances that matter in production: Enhanced use of BSAM access methods and zIIP processors, especially for XML and LOB data, to cut CPU consumption and increase throughput
- Latest benchmarks results
- New features to simplify jobs and reduce manual effort
Key speakers
Kevin Poole, Data and AI for IBM Z Principal Worldwide Leader, IBM
Thierry Hubert, Technical Manager, Infotel
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Thu, Nov 13, 2025 11:00 AM EST
Summary
Register for the upcoming webinar and learn how to take your Db2 for z/OS performance monitoring to the next level with the latest release of IBM OMEGAMON for Db2, which introduces AI-based anomaly detection, optimized CPU performance, and innovative Batch updates.
Agenda:
- How to use OMEGAMON AI Insights to detect and visualize performance anomalies.
- Reduce your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by using features that reduce CPU cycles and save storage below the bar.
- Benefit from zIIP eligible batch reporting.
- Functional enhancements mostly driven by Customer AHA ideas.
Key speakers
Kevin Poole, Data and AI for IBM Z Principal Worldwide Leader, IBM
Anna Murray, Product Management Director, Rocket Software
Matthias Tschaffler, Principal Software Engineer, Rocket Software
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Tue, Dec 2, 2025 1:00 PM EST
Summary
Do you struggle with developing applications against Db2 for z/OS, managing the schema requirements to keep up with the CI/CD pipeline workflow with confidence? Register for the webinar to learn how with our new product Db2 CI/CD Expert for z/OS you can more easily manage database changes with a CI/CD pipeline alongside application code changes and drive benefits like:
Agenda
- Streamlining development and operations
- Increasing speed of delivery for higher-quality applications
- Allowing rapid adaptation to changing needs
- Enhancing efficiency and competitiveness
- Remaining compliant with your security rules established by the organization and
- Being aligned with the Architectural Principles for Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment
Key speakers
Kevin Poole, Data and AI for IBM Z Principal Worldwide Leader, IBM
Madhavi Amirneni, Product Manager, Db2 for z/OS Tools Modernization, IBM
Robert Penny, Principal Software Architect, Rocket Software
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Karen Wilkins
Senior Data and AI on IBM Z Technical Specialist
IBM UK Ltd
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