Toronto, Canada — May 12, 2026 — Infotel is pleased to announce that Colin Oakhill will present a technical session at the Central Canada Db2 Users Group (CCDUG) event, the Canadian IDUG community gathering, on May 12, 2026, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in Toronto.
Titled “Package Management in Large z/OS Db2 Environments,” the session will address one of the key operational and governance challenges facing enterprise Db2 for z/OS teams: how to manage packages efficiently, consistently, and securely across large-scale, business-critical environments.
In complex z/OS Db2 infrastructures, package management plays a central role in application stability, deployment control, performance consistency, and change governance. As organizations continue to operate at scale while modernizing their data platforms, managing package lifecycle processes becomes increasingly important to reduce risk, improve operational visibility, and support reliable delivery practices.
During the session, Colin Oakhill will share practical insight into the realities of package management in large Db2 environments, including the challenges teams encounter when dealing with high application volumes, multiple deployment streams, strict change management requirements, and the need for strong operational discipline. The presentation will also highlight approaches that help organizations strengthen control over their Db2 package landscape while maintaining agility and service continuity.
By contributing to CCDUG 2026, Infotel reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Db2 community and sharing technical expertise on the topics that matter most to enterprise data and mainframe professionals.
“We are proud to contribute to CCDUG and to engage with the Canadian Db2 community on a topic that remains highly relevant for large z/OS organizations,” said Arnaud SIMINSKI, Software Division Director, Infotel. “Package management is not just a technical administration task; it is a critical component of application reliability, governance, and operational excellence in modern Db2 environments.”
The Central Canada Db2 Users Group (CCDUG) is part of the broader IDUG community and provides a forum for Db2 professionals to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and discuss current trends and technical challenges across the Db2 ecosystem.
Attendees interested in Db2 for z/OS operations, administration, and large-environment governance are encouraged to attend the session.
Session details
Speaker: Colin Oakhill
Company: Infotel
Session title: Package Management in Large z/OS Db2 Environments
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Location: Toronto, Canada
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