DB2 12 for z/OS—The #1 Enterprise Database SECURE, SEAMLESS INTEGRATION for an Analytics, Mobile & Cloud World

Analytics, Mobile, and Cloud are changing the landscape for enterprise customers. These technology trends are driven partly by an explosion of data and by business’ needs to gain “deeper business insight” from enterprise data, to improve business efficiency and effectiveness. The enterprise’s data server is at the heart of this revolution—so data servers must be agile, secure, and integrate seamlessly with these newer technologies. This book provides an overview of how DB2 12 addresses these business and technological needs. It will help architects and IT professionals understand DB2 12’s capabilities and ensure that business and IT are aligned, and also ensure that they design and deliver an architecture that supports the most efficient and secure IT environment to meet an enterprise’s business needs.

Surekha Parekh (surekhaparekh@uk.ibm.com) is IBM’s WW Marketing Portfolio Director, DB2 for z/OS. She has more than 25 years’ experience in B2B Market Management across a broad range of IT products and solutions with proven results. Surekha currently leads the Marketing for DB2 for z/OS globally and is responsible for market strategy, planning, and execution of tactics in IBM. A successful campaign and brand manager, Surekha has led several IBM global campaigns, including the 30th Anniversary of DB2. She is customer-focused and understands the importance of Customer Relationship Management. She also leads the Social Media Strategy for Information Management on System z. Surekha is a member of Chartered Marketers. She represents IBM on the International DB2 User Group (IDUG) committee and is currently the IDUG Marketing Chair.