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The DB2Night Show Episode #280: Latest from Lab: Db2 12.1.4 Release & A Look Ahead to 12.1.5

Posted on 2/9/2026

Presented by: 

Mike Springgay serves as the Db2 Chief Architect and Senior Technical Staff Member (STSM) at the IBM Toronto Lab. With decades of experience in database engineering and enterprise data management, Mike leads the architectural vision and technical direction of IBM Db2 across platforms.

Studio audience learnt lot about Db2 12.1.4 Release & A Look Ahead to 12.1.5!. A big thank you to Mike for an excellent deep-dive session.

"TheDB2Night Show Episode #280: Latest from Lab: Db2 12.1.4 Release & A Look Ahead to 12.1.5". Replays available in WMV and MP4 formats! 

This was a highly practical and architecture-focused session—great insights that teams can apply right away. Watch the replay...


Show Hosts: Mohan's Commentary

We are excited to continue our Db2 12.1 webinar series with another highly anticipated session on The Db2Night Show!

In this episode, Mike Springgay, Db2 Chief Architect and Senior Technical Staff Member (STSM) at IBM Toronto Lab, joined us to provide an insider’s perspective on the latest innovations shaping the future of IBM Db2.

Mike brings decades of experience in database engineering and enterprise data management, leading the architectural vision for Db2 across platforms. His work spans AI-powered query optimization, cloud-native architecture, high availability and recovery, performance engineering, and security—helping drive Db2 forward as a modern, enterprise-grade, AI-driven database platform.

In this session, you’ll learn about:
• Key enhancements delivered in Db2 12.1.4
• Performance, availability, and security updates
• Optimizer and AI-driven improvements
• Recovery and logging advancements
• Early insights into what’s coming in Db2 12.1.5

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