Highlights: Informix Technology Days 2026 (EMEA)
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Gary Ben-Israel
IIUG Insider Editor
IIUG Board of Directors
gary@iiug.org
Highlights
Informix Technology Days 2026 (EMEA)
IBM is pleased to host the Informix Technology Days 2026 for the EMEA Informix community, taking place September 14–15, 2026, at the IBM Innovation Studio in Ehningen, Germany.
This free two-day event is designed for Informix database administrators, developers, architects, and technical professionals. Attendees will hear the latest Informix News & Roadmap, explore new features in Informix 15, attend technical deep dives, learn best practices, and network with Informix experts from Development, Support, and Product Management. The event will also feature an optional hands-on labs on the second day.
If you’re in the EMEA region, this is an excellent opportunity to connect with the Informix community and stay up to date with the latest innovations.
When: September 14–15, 2026
Where: IBM Innovation Studio, Ehningen, Germany
Cost: Registration is free
Register here: https://ibm.biz/InformixDays2026
Thanks & Regards.
Anup Nair
IBM
Conference Corner
IBM TechXchange Conference 2026
October 26 – 29, 2026
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
NOTE: You will be taken to the IBM sign in page to register and submit your session for this event. You must have an IBM account for this event. There is a link on the page to create your IBM account.
The session catalog is now available. IMPORTANT: From what we understand from the TechXchange team, the Informix Session will be held on the User Day. They will not be offered throughout the event as thy have been in the past.
Stay tuned for future updates!
Invite colleagues to join us at IBM TechXchange 2026!
#IIUG #IBMTechXchange #Informix
Rhonda Hackenburg
IIUG Board
Informix Corner
Default Changed for authentication.enable
Starting with Informix 15.0.1.13 and 14.10.FC13, the default behavior of authentication.enable now defaults to ‘true’ instead of ‘false’.
With authentication.enable set to true, the system strictly denies all operations attempted by unauthenticated callers. This security enforcement applies universally across the system and is not limited solely to sensitive operations.
Default changed in:
- Informix 15.0.1.13 and subsequent releases
- Informix 14.10.FC13 and subsequent releases
Which database am I connected to
This is a short but useful tip.
When your application connects to various databases one might be interested to know which database he is connected to. It is a simple undocumented select statement:
SELECT dbinfo(‘dbname’) FROM systables WHERE tabid=99;
Gary Ben-Israel
Informix Tech Talks on YouTube
Upcoming Informix Tech Talks
Title: Informix TimeSeries implementation using IBM Bob
Date/Time: August 20, 2026
Speaker: Jan Musil, IBM
Description: During the session, we will demonstrate how to use IBM Bob features to improve and accelerate the implementation of Informix TimeSeries. The demonstration will also focus on migrating from legacy relational time-series storage to native Informix TimeSeries support. Using IBM Bob, we will build a web-based analytical application on top of the existing TimeSeries database.
Bio: Jan is a Partner Technical Professional at IBM, specializing in data platform technical sales. He is responsible for data products, primarily Informix and watsonx.data. His current focus also includes IBM Bob, an AI assistant designed to support and accelerate the software development lifecycle.
TimeSeries Using IBM Bob Registration
Title: Migration of the Informix 4GL “green screen“ application to web-based application
Date/Time: September 17, 2026
Speaker: Jan Musil, IBM
Description: The goal of this session will be to turn an old Informix-4GL terminal application into a modern Java web application that can run in containers with Kubernetes. Using simple prompts, IBM Bob will convert it into a clear multi-layer architecture based on Spring Boot. This new design separates the user interface, application logic, and data access, while keeping the existing Informix database. As a result, the application is easier to maintain, extend, and scale.
Bio: Jan is a Partner Technical Professional at IBM, specializing in data platform technical sales. He is responsible for data products, primarily Informix and watsonx.data. His current focus also includes IBM Bob, an AI assistant designed to support and accelerate the software development lifecycle.
Rhonda Hackenburg
IIUG Board
Last Informix Tech Talks Replay
Replay of the Last Informix Tech Talks: July 2026 – Getting Data Moving Using Enterprise Replication – by Tom Beebe, xDBSystems
Informix Tech Talks YouTube Channel
Our YouTube Channel now has:
- 597 subscribers (no new subscribers)
- 124 videos (1 new video)
- 28,137 views (327 additional views)
Informix Tech Talks YouTube Channel Videos
Past Informix Tech Talks Replays
In Search of Tech Talks Speakers
We are looking for passionate voices to present at our monthly Tech Talks for 2026! Whether you are a seasoned expert or a fresh voice in the community, your insights can spark the next big breakthrough.
Why Join Us?
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Connect: Engage with a global community of Informix peers.
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Support: Help others solve challenges by sharing what you know well.
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Grow: Build your professional brand with the IIUG and Informix ecosystem.
Presentations need only be 15 – 45 minutes. You won’t need to do this alone; the board will assist you with preparing you presentation.
Tech Talks are normally the third Thursday of the month around 1:00 pm ET. However, we are willing to adjust the timing to meet your needs. The IIUG promotes the event and will set up the registration for the event.
All presentations are recorded and will be offered as replays on our YouTube Tech Talks channel page.
Maybe you are too shy to be a presenter. If you have a topic you would like to see as a presentation, you can submit the topic to us and we will try to find a presenter.
You don’t have to be an IIUG member to present or attend the Tech Talks. If you are interested, please contact either Art Kagel or Bruce Simms for additional information.
Rhonda Hackenburg
IIUG Board
Informix Training
Free Informix Tutorials Videos – a step-by-step approach to using Informix Database Servers is available at https://advancedatatools.com/tech-info/informix-tutorials/
RFE Corner
IBM has an RFE – Request For Enhancements website.
Please visit the RFE site to vote for your favorite enhancements and place new requests. It is friendly and has a nice look and feel.
Recent
SQL command to set environment variable, not just some onconfig parameters
Popular
Informix should be able to change owner on tables and any other objects (110 votes)
Gary Ben-Israel
IIUG Board
IBM Informix Forum Corner
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Gary Ben-Israel
IIUG Board
Informix Resources
IIUG Website
Not a member? Become an IIUG member and keep updated on all things Informix. It’s free.
IBM Informix Community
Not a member, join the IBM Informix community and connect with other Informix data experts.
Blogs / Newsletters
Art Kagel – https://informix-myview.blogspot.com/
Mary Schulte – ACTIAN https://www.actian.com/blog/databases/user-friendly-external-smartblobs-using-a-shadow-directory/
Gerd Kaluzinski – German Informix Newsletter
IBM Informix RFE
IBM Informix RFE – Informix Requests for Enhancements.
Technical Articles
Oninit Group
WAIUG (Washington Area Informix User Group) Tech Tips
Over 10 Years of Informix Webcast Replays
Over 30 Years of Informix Blog Posts
Social Media
| YouTube | X |
IIUG’s own Art Kagel was recently features on the Tech Sharmit Podcast to talk about his life and involvement with Informix and database systems.
Catch the podcast here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l81pLa7i-J0)
Forums, Groups, Videos, and Magazines
Informix Marketing channel on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/informixmarketing?feature=results_main
Closing and Credits
The International Informix Users Group (IIUG) is an organization designed to enhance communications between its worldwide user community and IBM. The IIUG’s membership database exceeds 25,000 entries and enjoys the support and commitment of IBM’s Information Management division. Key programs include local user groups and special interest groups, which we promote and assist from launch through growth.
Sources: IIUG Board of Directors
IBM Corp.
Editors: Gary Ben-Israel, Rhonda Hackenburg
For comments, please send an email to gary@iiug.org or rhonda@iiug.org