The GenAI boom is driving enterprises to modernize their data architectures, placing new demands on transactional databases for greater scalability, efficiency, and reliability. As AI-powered applications create increasingly unpredictable workloads, database platforms must reach new levels of performance.

At the same time, AI is helping solve these challenges. IBM is enhancing Db2 with AI-driven innovations to improve database performance and operational efficiency for mission-critical workloads.

This report examines database trends in the AI era, highlights Db2’s key differentiators, and provides practical recommendations for business and technology leaders.