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Virtual Db2 Tech Conference
June 7–16, 2021
You have less than a month to get ready for the IDUG NA Virtual Db2 Tech Conference. Register today to access two weeks of conference content. Week one features technical sessions on topics at the forefront of the industry. Week two gives you immersive real-world experience with educational seminars, workshops, and hands-on labs.
IBM Extends Industry-Leading Enterprise AI
Announcing Watson Machine Learning for z/OS 2.3 and Db2 AI for z/OS 1.4
IBM Z continues to deliver AI innovation to help customers take the greatest advantage of their mainframe application infrastructure and data with enhancements to Watson Machine Learning for z/OS and Db2 AI for z/OS. Read the Announcement Letter  
IBM Watson Machine Learning
for z/OS 2.3
IBM Watson Machine Learning for z/OS (WMLz) 2.3 is the enterprise machine learning platform on IBM Z. It enables organizations to build, deploy, and operationalize machine learning models for in-transaction AI and real-time insights.
 
IBM Db2 AI for z/O 1.4
IBM is also announcing IBM Db2 AI for z/O 1.4, a separately licensed product that uses machine learning to improve the operational performance of Db2 for z/OS systems. It is built on the services that are provided by IBM WMLz to help optimize performance.
 
Join the Live Launch Webcast
June 1, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET 
Erika Adkins
Db2 for z/OS Program Director, IBM Silicon Valley Lab
Catherine Wu
Head of Development, Data and AI, IBM China Lab
Eberhard Hechler
Executive Architect, Data and AI, IBM Germany R&D Lab
Configuring Db2 for z/OS for Secure Encrypted Network Communication (User Experience)
By Brian Laube
It is a now common requirement for Db2 Z to provide secure and encrypted network communication to all clients. This includes end-user workstations which may run distributed tools like Data Studio or IBM Data Server client. And of course, this includes application servers who get application data from Db2 Z.
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Featured Presentation
by Serge Bourbonnais
Disaster Recovery requirements have evolved to eliminate all types of outages, both planned and unplanned. Db2 Replication for Continuous Availability is a fully integrated solution built atop Q Replication technology which supports data warehouse workloads on both column and row organized tables in an active-active configuration. In this session, the solution architecture, technology, deployment and operations, and the solution roadmap are explained. Watch the Video
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Calling All RUG Leaders
IDUG is helping the global Db2 user community and RUG leaders by facilitating and supporting virtual meetups. You can request a GoToMeeting event for your Db2 User group. Just fill out this short form; It’s that easy. Plus, it's free!

We have helped groups across the world organize meetings and connect with their members, including: SQLAdria, SDUG, BELUX, St. Louis, MIDWEST and Central Canada Db2 RUG. Please reach out with any questions. We are happy to help you put together an event. Contact a RUG leader below if you'd like more info.
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We are excited to announce the new slate of board members up for the 2021–2022 IDUG Board of Directors. They are all very enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to devote after-work hours to grow our community. Please take a moment to elect them. You must be an IDUG member to cast a vote.
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President's Letter
This month, IDUG President Bob Vargo examines how we can savor the moment even through the tough times.
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