Data is becoming the world's new "natural resource," transforming industries and professions across the board. Smart, innovative organizations know that data is the new basis of gaining a competitive advantage. DB2 for z/OS remains the leading database for storing mission-critical data, and it is now also the database that can provide analytics, integrated with cloud and mobile, that give businesses indispensable knowledge for competing in a global marketplace. This book explains how DB2 for z/OS and supporting products enable businesses to use their data to gain a competitive advantage.