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Virtual Db2 User Group | May 2025
AI in Db2 for z/OS: A Brief Overview
Keziah Knopp
Db2 for z/OS Specialist, IBM
Although there’s a wide range of artificial or augmented intelligence (AI) in technology today, the AI infused in Db2 for z/OS is unique! There are a few enhancements in Db2 13 that incorporate AI into database performance and data access. The focus of this session will be on what already-existing AI can do for your Db2, with an honorable mention of Db2ZAI, a separate product supporting SQL optimization and enhanced system performance. Take advantage of the recent AI features in your Db2 environment!
Keziah Knopp – Db2 for z/OS Specialist
IBM
Keziah Knopp is a Db2 for z/OS Specialist at the IBM Z Washington Systems Center (WSC). Prior to joining the WSC Keziah focused on z/OS Communications Server, writing papers and delivering presentations on IPv6 and IBM z Encryption Readiness Technology (zERT). She has presented at SHARE conferences on communications and Db2 REST topics and is an author of the “Db2 13 for z/OS and More” Redbook. Most recently, she worked on a special project for Db2 subsystem automation, collaborating with developers and writing Python scripts.
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