Infotel is excited to announce its sponsorship of the 2024 IDUG EMEA Db2® Tech Conference in Valencia, Spain, from October 28 to October 31, 2024.

With a history spanning nearly 45 years, Infotel has been a steadfast supporter of IDUG (International Db2 User Group) tech conferences worldwide. Our commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering community within the Db2 user ecosystem, and the broader field of enterprise software, remains unwavering.

Arnaud Siminski, software division director at Infotel, emphasizes the importance of IDUG: “IDUG conferences are crucial platforms for knowledge exchange and innovation in the Db2 community. As we approach our 40th year in the industry, Infotel’s participation in IDUG EMEA 2024 underscores our dedication to driving progress in mainframe and other enterprise database technologies. These events are vital for preparing the next generation of enterprise database professionals for the evolving challenges and opportunities in our field.”

IDUG EMEA 2024: A Hub of Learning and Networking

IDUG EMEA will bring together industry thought leaders and Db2 users from across the globe. The conference offers:

  • Engaging expert panel discussions
  • Exclusive hands-on workshops and labs
  • Db2 certification and badging opportunities
  • Over 100 technical sessions with first-class presenters
  • Networking events and an expansive Expo Hall

Attendees can participate in 100% of the activities on-site, including pre- and post-conference workshops on October 27 and 31. For those unable to attend in person, online participation is available, featuring pre-selected sessions representing approximately 30% of the educational content.

Infotel’s Cutting-Edge Solutions

At IDUG EMEA, Infotel will showcase its many innovative solutions, including:

  1. DB/IQ: A comprehensive software solution designed to assess and improve the quality and maintainability of Db2 for z/OS applications before production deployment. DB/IQ automates quality control processes, analyzing all SQL code against more than 350 customizable quality rules. It offers package management to streamline Db2 Catalogs, application auditing to diagnose performance issues, data volume simulation, and index optimization. DB/IQ enables developers to implement current standards, detect problematic SQL queries, and ensure 100% compliance with quality standards for both static and dynamic SQL.
  2. iDBA-Online: Part of our flagship solution for DBAs, designed to optimize Db2 system performance, recoverability, and SLA adherence. iDBA-Online is a sophisticated solution for DBAs that uses machine learning to automate Db2 maintenance tasks, optimizing database performance by intelligently scheduling backups, updating statistics, and reorganizing tables and indexes. Its algorithms combine SLAs, business constraints, and cost-benefit analysis to establish real-time, optimum maintenance schedules.

    Key features include smart and dynamic planning, intelligent piloting of Db2 utilities, and SLA enforcement. By ensuring positive ROI for every maintenance task, iDBA-Online reduces costs, maintains continuous data availability, and allows DBAs to focus on innovation rather than routine maintenance.

  3. InfoUnload: A high-speed data unload tool that maximizes performance by reducing processor consumption and I/O. Key features include:
  • Ultra-fast Db2 table unloading utility, the fastest on the market
  • Parallel processing of several unloads accessing the same table space
  • Ability to unload from a full image copy
  • Unloading of selected rows and columns
  • Generation of load-control statements for subsequent reloads
  • Creation of output in multiple formats during a single unload operation

InfoUnload allows unloading from a full image copy or one or more partitions in parallel. It can perform multiple unloads in parallel or unload a series of VSAM files in bulk. The tool is compatible with the syntax of various market tools and can unload into several non-Db2 data formats.

  1. APT (Application Parallel Testing): A revolutionary tool for creating isolated test environments to support Agile and DevOps processes. APT clones entities such as load modules, Db2 tables, files, and JCL, providing test environment “containers” that behave like live production environments. It enables greater uniformity and agility in testing, minimizes efforts to generate test conditions, and allows for easy regression testing. APT’s key features include test parallelism through isolation, optimized component cloning, and automated reapplication of tests, supporting continuous improvements in performance and availability.

These solutions reflect Infotel’s commitment to helping Fortune 500 clients enhance the delivery of critical business and IT services, ensuring maximum uptime, efficiency, and cost savings.

Join Us in Valencia

Members of the Infotel team will be present at IDUG EMEA 2024, eager to meet with existing customers, prospects, and industry peers. We invite all attendees to visit our booth to learn more about our comprehensive range of Db2 products and discuss how Infotel can support your organization’s database management needs. We look forward to seeing you in Valencia.

To learn more about our enterprise software solutions for database management, please visit https://insoft-infotel.com/database-management.

About IDUG

The International Db2 Users Group (IDUG®) is an independent, not-for-profit, user-run organization. Its mission is to support and strengthen the information services community by providing the highest quality education and services designed to promote the effective utilization of Db2. For more information about IDUG, visit https://www.idug.org.