Tony Salerno
Senior Director
Tony Salerno is the Senior Director for Data Management and Managed Services at XTIVIA. He is responsible for management, development, and sales support of Virtual-DBA and database consulting/staffing services. Tony has a Bachelor of Science/Computer Science Degree from Rutgers University and 26+ years of IT experience. Prior to XTIVIA, he served as the Principal Consultant for Informix Software, Inc. and was a Member of Technical Staff I at Lucent Technologies.
The 2026 Database Architect’s Guide to Cloud Optimization
Managing Performance, Security, and “Bill Shock” in a Multi-Cloud World Introduction: The New Mandate for the Modern DBA In the legacy era, a DBA’s success was measured by a single metric: Uptime. If the lights were on, you were doing your job. But in... read more
Beyond the Handshake: What to Expect During Virtual-DBA Onboarding
SUMMARY: XTIVIA accelerates the Virtual-DBA onboarding process to quickly stabilize client database environments through an immediate technical kickoff and clearly defined service tiers. The onboarding process begins rapidly within 2 to 14 days to establish crucial... read more
The “Efficiency Ratio” Headache (And Why Hiring More People Isn’t the Aspirin)
SUMMARY: Credit unions can significantly improve their operational efficiency ratios and resolve critical IT staffing shortages by transitioning from expensive, in-house database administrators to a shared-service Virtual-DBA model. Relying on a single, full-time... read more
Breaking the Legacy Deadlock: A War Story from the Front Lines of Database Modernization
SUMMARY: XTIVIA modernized its 30-year-old Virtual-DBA platform by migrating from IBM Informix to a cost-effective, cloud-optimized PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB. Table of contentsSUMMARY:Why PostgreSQL is the Future of Enterprise DataThe “War Story” Perspective:... read more
The Definitive Guide to IBM Db2 12.1.3: What You Missed in November 2025 and Why It Matters for Your Data Strategy
SUMMARY: The release of IBM Db2 12.1.3 introduces foundational architectural changes that bridge mission-critical transaction processing with Generative AI through native vector capabilities, while simultaneously delivering significant cost reductions via flexible... read more