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Session title: Unlocking Db2 for z/OS data with IBM Data Gate for watsonx
Session abstract: Db2 for z/OS is the mainframe relational database and has one the largest footprints in the enterprise database world. As hybrid-cloud and cloud-based environments are growing in significance and relevance, applications need secure, reliable access between Db2 for z/OS and the cloud.
Db2 Data Gate provides an integrated solution for offering access to Db2 for z/OS data without having to directly access Db2 for z/OS. Not only does it reduce operational costs of data replication, but it also avoids the need for consequential ETL adaptations. IBM watsonx.datasynergizes with Db2 Data Gate to scale analytics and incorporate AI insights into the readily available Db2 for z/OS data. Keziah Knopp and Martin Schneider will be discussing the newly-minted advantages and benefits of Db2 Data Gate for watsonx, focusing on the latest announcements and deployments.
Speaker bios:
Keziah Knopp is a Db2 for z/OS Specialist out of the Washington Systems Center for IBM. She often hosts the Db2 REST and Hybrid Cloud Workshop, along with consistently speaking to Db2 13 for z/OS. Prior to joining the WSC, Keziah focused on the z/OS Communications Server, writing papers and delivering content on IPv6 and z Encryption Readiness Technology and worked with sales teams for mainframe analytics software. More recently, Keziah led a team of developers to provide new automation scripts for Db2 installation.
Martin Schneider is the leading product manager for the Db2 for z/OS portfolio from IBM, working at the IBM Research and Development Lab in Germany. Prior to that, he held various positions in database development, including leading IBM’s Analytics on z/OS Center of Excellence, and leading the development of various products in the database and archiving space. Before joining IBM, he graduated with a master’s degree in Computational Linguistics.