IDUG EMEA 2026

The presentation is aiming to explore the introduction and evolution of Fast Traversal Blocks (FTB) in IBM Db2 for z/OS, focusing on the initial implementation in Db2 12 and the subsequent enhancements delivered in Db2 13.
The session will outline the architectural concepts behind FTB, key eligibility criteria, and the functional improvements introduced in Db2 13 for z/OS. The major focus of the presentation will be a real-world case study from GarantiBBVA, highlighting their experience implementing FTB in their Db2 for z/OS systems. This includes practical insights into planning, configuration, and deployment strategies, as well as challenges encountered and lessons learned during adoption. It will also examine how to identify suitable indexes for FTB and the tangible benefits of FTB usage at GarantiBBVA. The session will also be aiming to demonstrate how to measure and validate performance improvements using key metrics, system statistics, and monitoring tools. By combining theoreti