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Built to run the world’s mission-critical workloads, IBM Db2 supports low-latency transactions and real-time analytics to empower enterprises to support modern data workloads and meeting AI and hybrid cloud needs.

 Read the solution brief How to get started with Db2 database in the cloud (5:13 min)

Discover the latest features and enhancements of Db2 12.1.2.0, including vector data storage and Azure BLOB support here.

Announcing the new AI-powered Db2 Intelligence Center - a breakthrough console for modern database teams.

IBM Db2 SaaS on Azure is around the corner. Discover what’s in store for you! Read the announcement blog .

Faster query optimization

Faster query optimization and faster manual tuning even for complex workloads.
Simplified app development

Simplified app development with the support of Apple Silicon Chip (M1/M2/M3) and Visual Studio 2022.
Faster decision making

Faster decision-making with the help of predictive analytics and intelligent insights.
Continuous availability

Experience continuous availability with cross-region disaster recovery and 99.999% continuous availability that runs anywhere, anytime.

Features

  1. AI-powered query optimization
AI-powered query optimization IBM Db2 integrates advanced AI-powered query optimization capabilities, allowing enterprises to tap into the potential of AI within their database operations. This feature provides automated performance tuning, enabling the system to continuously learn from historical query patterns and adapt execution plans for optimal performance.
Vector data store

IBM Db2 12.1.2.0 introduces a new built-in data type, VECTOR, allowing users to store and manage vectorized data for AI applications. With support for semantic similarity searches, users can now run SQL queries with vector distance metrics, perform nearest neighbor searches, and generate vector embeddings for applications like Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and recommendation systems. Db2 now enables seamless integration of AI applications with routine operational workloads by managing both structured and unstructured data.
Highly secure - data-driven governance and security

Build secure access control ensuring that only authorized applications can perform specific operations. Protect data in-motion and at rest, monitor and detect unknown behaviors and help to ensure the privacy of your data with Db2’s end-to-end governance and security capabilities.

With Db2 12.1.2.0 comes enhancement options such as the option to remove world-writeable permissions on Db2 files and directories and the ability to specify ‘Mask at Read’ to obfuscate sensitive data during query operations.

 Explore the Db2 Intelligence Center
Continuous availability and disaster recovery Promote business continuity and avoid unplanned downtime with IBM Db2 pureScale® and its continuous availability that runs on-premises and/or on any cloud. IBM Db2 is also integrated with Pacemaker, an open-source high-availability cluster resource manager, enhancing the overall stability and reliability of database operations. Explore IBM Db2 pureScale on AWS
High performance and scalability Enable faster data retrieval and high-performance applications with best-in-class compression, scalable storage and compute, and machine-learning-based query optimization to support all your workload needs. Read the case study
One engine for all your workloads Db2 enables multiple high-performing, mission-critical workloads (transactional, analytical, operational) to run against the same database. Db2 can also feed data to Db2 Warehouse and watsonx.data for new insights and AI with trusted data. Read the infographic
AI-powered query optimization IBM Db2 integrates advanced AI-powered query optimization capabilities, allowing enterprises to tap into the potential of AI within their database operations. This feature provides automated performance tuning, enabling the system to continuously learn from historical query patterns and adapt execution plans for optimal performance.
Vector data store

IBM Db2 12.1.2.0 introduces a new built-in data type, VECTOR, allowing users to store and manage vectorized data for AI applications. With support for semantic similarity searches, users can now run SQL queries with vector distance metrics, perform nearest neighbor searches, and generate vector embeddings for applications like Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and recommendation systems. Db2 now enables seamless integration of AI applications with routine operational workloads by managing both structured and unstructured data.
Highly secure - data-driven governance and security

Build secure access control ensuring that only authorized applications can perform specific operations. Protect data in-motion and at rest, monitor and detect unknown behaviors and help to ensure the privacy of your data with Db2’s end-to-end governance and security capabilities.

With Db2 12.1.2.0 comes enhancement options such as the option to remove world-writeable permissions on Db2 files and directories and the ability to specify ‘Mask at Read’ to obfuscate sensitive data during query operations.

 Explore the Db2 Intelligence Center
Continuous availability and disaster recovery Promote business continuity and avoid unplanned downtime with IBM Db2 pureScale® and its continuous availability that runs on-premises and/or on any cloud. IBM Db2 is also integrated with Pacemaker, an open-source high-availability cluster resource manager, enhancing the overall stability and reliability of database operations. Explore IBM Db2 pureScale on AWS
High performance and scalability Enable faster data retrieval and high-performance applications with best-in-class compression, scalable storage and compute, and machine-learning-based query optimization to support all your workload needs. Read the case study
One engine for all your workloads Db2 enables multiple high-performing, mission-critical workloads (transactional, analytical, operational) to run against the same database. Db2 can also feed data to Db2 Warehouse and watsonx.data for new insights and AI with trusted data. Read the infographic

Use cases

Modernize mission-critical applications

Modernize data and AI-driven mobile and web applications with low latency, continuous availability, refined built-in security and effortless scalability across the hybrid cloud.

 Puma drives innovation Power next-gen AI assistants

Make data available, secure and scalable for developers to build AI-powered applications and assistants with data across the hybrid cloud.

 Enabling gen AI-powered commentary Build cloud-native apps with a managed database

Build new data-intensive apps and services with a high-performance, fully managed database to reduce costs and improve productivity.

 Knowis AG supports vital financial services Run enterprise software

Power your enterprise CRM, ERP and other applications with high performance and real-time data retrieval.

 Increase in sales with a Db2-based ERP

Case studies

Scaling new banking services in the cloud with IBM and AWS

Learn how Profile Centevo reduced annual infrastructure costs by 4x and saved 288 hours annually in manual database upgrades with Amazon RDS for Db2.

Owens-Illinois migrated their worldwide database infrastructure to Db2, reporting a 7-figure cost reduction, up to 30% improvement in performance, and a reduced storage footprint.
State Bank of India

State Bank of India used IBM® Cognos® Analytics, IBM® SPSS® Statistics and IBM Db2 to deliver a more streamlined customer experience and develop targeted service offerings, including more than 10 million cardless ATM withdrawals.

AKIDS

AKIDS engaged with IBM Business Partner® BiLumina to deploy its unique ERP offering based on IBM Db2 software, enhancing customer loyalty and boosting sales through omnichannel retail experiences.

Awards and reviews

IBM Db2 recognized for TrustRadius and G2 awards

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