DB2 comes in two favors, one for z/OS and the other for LUW (Linux, UNIX and Windows). this blog focuses on DB2 for z/OS… at least most of the time. However, there are those times when the LUW side does something so very cool, I have to make mention of it.
In a press release that went live when April 3, 2011 arrived, IBM is letting the world know about DB2 10 and InfoSphere Warehouse 10. The first planned availability for DB2 10 for LUW is April 30, 2012…… Read the entire press release at:
Made in IBM Labs: New IBM Software Accelerates Decision Making in the Era of Big Data
To quote the press release:
“IBM today announced new software to provide clients with a sophisticated way to tame the data deluge and speed up business processes, making it easier for decision makers to gain insights from data. Based on innovations from IBM labs, the new software continuously accesses, compresses, and analyzes data, freeing up IT staff to work on higher value tasks such as big data and business analytics.”
The actual announcement letters can be found at:
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-074, April 3, 2012
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-076, April 3, 2012
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-118, April 3, 2012
IBM United States Software Announcement 212-077, April 3, 2012
The official DB2 10 and InfoSphere Warehouse 10 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows can be found at:
Here’s a webinar going down today (April 3) in the Americas, tomorrow (April 4) in Europe, and Thursday (April 5) in the Asia Pacific area.


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