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Friday, May 15: An Experience Beyond the Conference
Hard to believe this week has come to an end so quickly! A special thank you to all attendees, vendors, speakers and consultants for joining us in Denver this week. We know what it took for you to get here, and we couldn’t be happier that you came. We hope you have enjoyed your time here in Denver this week, and are able to take home
some lasting relationships and valuable content to help take your business further! Watch your e-mail over the
coming weeks for a complete re-cap of this week’s events, as well as the announcement of our Best Speakers. Thank you for joining us in Denver, and have safe travels home! See you in 2010.
Session Updates
The following Technical Sessions have had changes from what is currently listed in the Final Program and Pocket Grid:
Friday:
D12: Gaining Insight Into DB2 Performance, presented by Robert Andersen of CA is incorrectly listed as a DB2 for LUW focused session. This session is on the DB2 for z/OS platform.
UPDATED! - IBM Developer Panel
1:45 p.m.—3:15 p.m.
Four Seasons Ballroom 4
The DB2 for z/OS and DB2 for LUW Developer Panels have been combined to provide you with a one-stop information resource for all things DB2. IBM’s leading engineers will gather to address your challenges as data management professionals. The format of this meeting is very simple. Ask your questions and receive answers directly from IBM’s top development minds and decision makers.
Today’s Closing Session
3:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m.
Four Seasons Ballroom 4
Bid a fond farewell to new acquaintances you’ve encountered throughout your week in Denver during IDUG’s Closing Session.
IDUG Online Proceedings
The official IDUG proceedings will be available to all IDUG North America attendees on IDUG.org for you to continue to access post-conference. Simply visit www.IDUG.org and login to your Member account. You will need to make sure you reference the N9 coupon code provided to you in the pre-conference e-mails and with your badge. Questions? Contact idug@idug.org..
Save the Date!
IDUG 2010—North America
May 10—14, 2010
Tampa, Florida
ATTENTION IDUG SPEAKERS!
Have Updates to Your Session Proceedings?
To ensure that all IDUG 2009—North America attendees are able to access the most up-to-date session information via the online conference proceedings, please be certain to provide your updates to the IDUG Web Team for uploading. All updates session information can be e-mailed to the IDUG Web Team as webteam@idug.org.
IDUG Passport to Prizes Winners
Congratulations to Thursday’s Passport to Prizes winners from
the Expo Hall:
• ACS Technologies – Lou Mascio, City University of New York
• BMC Software – Andrew Kadzolka, Canada Revenue Agency
• Compuware – Jack Tsuei, DTCC
• DBI – Nola Myafield, Prudential
• GoldenGate Software – Arun Vittal, Bank of America
• Guardium – Prab Vengadeswaran, CRA Government of Canada
• Gunning – Greg Lackey, Compuware
• Helios & Matheson North America – Thom Royce, HCSC
• IT Gain – Marie Wong, UHG
• NEON Enterprise Software – Martin Stovall, HCSC
• Quest Software – Wolfgang Zeus, HUK – Coburg
• Responsive Systems – Dee Reins, Century Tel
• SQ Data – Mary Beth Jeffords, State of South Carolina
• xkoto- Walt Lannoo, Sempra Energy
Conference News
Breakfast at IDUG
The following establishment is conveniently serving breakfast Thursday, May 14 - Friday, May 15 beginning at 7:00 a.m.
Liquid Planet
Located in the front of the building / A Lobby
Bookstore & Merchandise Store
The IDUG Bookstore is located in the Four Seasons Ballroom Foyer. The bookstore will be open:
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
IBM Professional Certification Testing
Room 102
Take advantage of this opportunity to gain IBM professional certifications at no cost to you. All IDUG 2009 - North America attendees can take up to three complimentary IBM certification exams covering a variety of DB2 topic areas. Each exam takes approximately 75 minutes.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 2 :00 p.m.
Congratulations! - CA Award Winner
CA, in partnership with IDUG, would like to congratulate AXA Technology Services of Switzerland, submitted by Peter
Suhner winner of the 2009 CA Award for Outstanding Work in DB2.
The CA Award for Outstanding Work in DB2 recognizes individuals for achievements in DB2 information management projects. The winner of this award receives a complimentary registration to an IDUG Conference (North America or Europe), a half-day of consulting services by each of the four contest consultant judges, reimbursement by CA for travel expenses up to $1,500, and a plaque recognizing the winner’s achievements.
CA would also like to recognize the following Runners Up:
AES, submitted by James Tarlecki for Exemplary Customer
Focus
CenturyTel, submitted by Dee Reins for Exemplary
Teamwork and Innovation
Nationwide, submitted by John Mustrij for Exemplary Drive
and Initiative
User Feedback Opportunities (UFOs)
Room 104, Colorado Convention Center
IDUG, in partnership with IBM, is proud to offer you opportunities to give feedback on the usage and usability
of DB2 products and services. Complete information on UFO topics and descriptions can be found on page 10 of your IDUG 2009 - North America Final Program.
IBM Data Champions
IBM and IDUG would like to recognize the following 2009 IBM Data Champions for their exceptional service
to the Data Management Community:
Andrew Park
Anil Mahadev
Banu Ekiz
Bernie O'connor
Bjarne Nelson
Bonnie Baker
Bryan Paulsen
Cathy Peck
Craig Mullins
Cristian Molaro
Daniel L Luksetich
Elizabeth (Liz) Moore |
Fernando Isolini
Igor Mernik
Isaac Yassin
Jim Blaise
Joe Borges
Kim May
Lockwood Lyon
Martin Hubel
Mike Skaff
Min Wang (Amy) |
Nikolay Gerasimov
Pavel Zhdanovich
Phil Grainger
Philip K. Gunning
Philip Nelson
Pradeep Kumar
Prof. Paolo Maresca
Radim Kolár
Raghuveer Babu
Rajesh Prabhu
Rebecca Bond |
Robert Donaldson
Steve Dasinger
Steven Thomas
Struzhkin Nikolay
Suresh Sane
Susan Lawson
Tony Winch
Vijay Sitaram
Vyacheslav Gilev
Wellington Sampaio Martins
|
IDUG Networking Games
Wednesday’s Networking Game Winners
Congratulations to Bill Gallagher of Phoenix Life Insurance and Ted Cowles, of Northeast Utilities
Thursday’s Networking Game Winner
Congratulations to David Chapman, Insurance Australia Group
Enjoy your last day at IDUG 2009 - North America. Feel free to e-mail us at idug@idug.org with comments and suggestions.