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10:20am BST

C10 Experiences with the AI Query Optimiser

Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am BST

Switching on the AI Query Optimiser in Db2 v12 is straightforward, but what do you do after you have switched it on? How do you confirm that it is doing what you want? How do you limit its execution to focus on just the tables you need and want? How do you confirm that it is having a positive effect? How do you manage the resources that it uses?
This presentation recounts some of the tricks, pitfalls and gotchas encountered in actual customer implementations of the AI Query Optimiser.

Speakers

Mark Gillis

Principal Consultant, Triton Consulting

I am a Principal Consultant with Triton Consulting, based in the UK. I have been working in IT for over 40 years, and as a DB2 DBA for 35. I have worked on DB2 installations ranging from single user local Windows based systems to 100+ TB DB2 Warehouses.

I have also been involved in Business Intelligence solutions; designing and implementing systems using various RDMS data sources. I have worked for a large range of customers, mostly Blue-Chip household names, in roles including design, development, implementation and support. I... Read More →

Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am BST
Porto

Track C, Technical Session

Topic Data Movement and Analytics, Latest and Features LUW, Performance and Monitoring, User Stories, Working with SQL
Audience All
Platform LUW

10:20am BST

D10 Make you data comparable by VECTORizing

Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am BST

Maria

Based on the VECTOR data type, that came with Db2 12.1, your data can easily be put in definnable context by using similarities. This can help identifying correlations where exact values would make it too complicated. As a relational model typically is based on direct comparability of values only, vector usage can provide some extra level of data linking. With an example shown in a live demo, this session will show step by step, how to implement vector usage in your data to provide additional analytical features.

Speakers

Martin Heitkämper

Data Scientist, Arvato Systems GmbH

I'm with Db2 ever since it started in the market, doing administration, design and development around Db2 (and other databases). Frequently I present at IDUG or other events, often but not exclusively on Db2 for SAP.

Wednesday September 30, 2026 10:20am - 11:20am BST
Maria

Track D, Technical Session

Topic AI GenAI and Machine Learning, Data Movement and Analytics, Latest and Features LUW, Performance and Monitoring
Audience All
Platform LUW

11:30am BST

D11 Db2 LUW's Always On Architecture

Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm BST

Maria

In this presentation, we will discuss the resiliency offerings for DB2 and how they can be combined to provide an Always On architecture. What process changes are required, how do I determine what needs to be done, and what can I do today? The IBM Always On architecture allows you to run your client facings systems 24 by 7 by 365 with zero downtime.

Speakers

Dale McInnis

STSM, Db2 Client Adoption Engineering, IBM

Dale McInnis is an STSM in Db2 development from the IBM Toronto Canada Lab. He has a B.Sc.(CS) from the University of New Brunswick and a Masters ofEngineering(M.Eng) from the University of Toronto and is currently pursuing his PhD in computer science. Dale joined IBM in 1988 and... Read More →

Marcin Marczewski

SAP Management Consultant, IBM

Wednesday September 30, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm BST
Maria

Track D, Technical Session

Topic Best Practices, Data Movement and Analytics, Db2 Cloud and Warehouse, Latest and Features LUW, Modernization in Operations, Security and Compliance
Audience Intermediate
Platform LUW

IDUG EMEA 2026

10:20am BST

Mark Gillis

10:20am BST

Martin Heitkämper

11:30am BST

Dale McInnis

Marcin Marczewski

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