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For organisations running business-critical applications on IBM Power7, 8, 9 or 10 with AIX and IBM i, this article explains Covenco's migration strategies where the primary technical challenge is to synchronise the live production environment with the new target Power system in a way that allows for a seamless cutover with minimal impact on live operations.
The launch of IBM Power11 is more than a hardware refresh; it is an opportunity to redefine your IT strategy. It provides a clear path to building a flexible, secure, and cost-effective hybrid cloud that aligns with your business objectives
The core question isn't whether Power11 is a more powerful machine - it unequivocally is. The real questions are: Is it sufficiently powerful to deliver a compelling return on investment for your business? What are the true total costs of an upgrade? And, critically, when is the right time to make the move?
Learn about the latent AI capabilities within your IBM Power Systems that can enhance business processes, modernise applications, and unlock the true value of your data securely and efficiently
Discover how CloudFirst is now delivering IBM i hosting in the Cloud with full support and management 24/7 and clear, predictable monthly costs.
The UK Cyber Security & Resilience Bill (2025) expands regulations for MSPs and critical infrastructure, mandating 24-hour incident reporting and daily fines up to £100k.
Veeam has significantly bolstered its security features to combat the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, with a particular focus on ransomware resilience and modern identity protection.
Here's how resellers and customers can avoid possible delays to new orders for IBM Power and Storage Systems in Q2, 2025, thanks to the new 'built to order' process, including the shut-down of the IBM GDL plant throughout April.
Covenco combines smart technology and experienced engineers to gain real-time insights into your IBM storage systems status, and we deploy those statuses to dashboards for at-a-glance insights into your IBM storage environment. Our expert IBM engineers monitor and maintain your IBM storage for complete peace of mind.
By working with Covenco, you can create a layered DR strategy that balances cost-effectiveness and speed while ensuring business continuity in the face of cyber threats.
Understand why now is the perfect time to upgrade your IBM Storage Solution. Savings in maintenance costs alone can offset your purchase, plus you benefit from dramatic performance and security enhancements.
Understanding how organisations respond to these attacks is crucial for protecting your business. This ransomware trends 2024 article provides valuable insights into the current state of ransomware recovery in the UK.
IBM Storage Defender offers businesses a strong foundation for data resilience by providing advanced monitoring, protection, detection, and recovery capabilities across hybrid cloud storage infrastructures.
PowerVM is a robust hypervisor solution built for IBM Power Systems, offering a compelling alternative for virtualising Linux workloads. It seamlessly integrates with AIX and IBM i environments, providing a feature-rich platform for consolidating and optimising IT infrastructure.
Covenco's holistic approach to IT infrastructure, combined with our extensive expertise in data migration, security, and performance optimisation, makes us the ideal partner for your repatriation journey.
VMware to Hyper-V Migration: A Comprehensive Guide Transitioning from VMware to Hyper-V is a strategic move that can significantly impact an organisation's operational efficiency and scalability. This guide outlines the key steps for a successful migration.
This article introduces the concept of a Minimum Viable Business (MVB) as a core component of your DR plan. We explore how you can leverage this approach to ensure a faster recovery and minimise downtime during a disaster.
The IBM Power S1012 is an entry-level Power10 system delivering robust performance and enterprise-grade security in a compact, cost-effective package, ideal for Edge Computing and AI Inferencing.
Data protection is no longer an IT department concern, but a boardroom imperative. Learn about the evolving data security landscape in the UK and understand the UK Government's new focus and what it means for your business.
Understanding how IT Equipment Rental can help with Ransomware Recovery. Renting IT hardware from Covenco can be a game-changer in your ransomware recovery strategy.
Building a Fortress Around Your Data in a Hybrid Multi-Cloud World with IBM Defender Ensuring data resilience is a constant battle for IT managers and security professionals in today’s complex hybrid multi-cloud environments. The ever-expanding IT landscape, encompassing virtual machines (VMs), databases, applications, file systems, SaaS workloads, and containers, creates a vast attack surface for […]
Integrating AI into data storage solutions like FlashSystem with FCM4 represents a significant leap forward in the fight against ransomware.
Discover how Predatar and Veeam 12.1 can fortify data protection on IBM Storage, and ensure swift recovery in the wake of a cyberattack.
Our top five use cases for IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS), including specific workload and verticals where PowerVS are appropriate.
Covenco, with over 35 years of experience and an IBM Gold Business Partner status, bridges this gap with a comprehensive approach to design, configuration, and deployment for IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS).
A quick guide to the features of IBM's Power Virtual Server (PowerVS). Contact Covenco today for your free PowerVS assessment and proposal.
It is crucial to remember that IBM PowerVS is primarily a platform and operating system. The responsibility of securing and maintaining your environment must include appropriate data backup, protection, and monitoring solutions, which can be a complex task, especially without the necessary expertise.
Similar to on-premises environments, IBM Power Virtual Server requires a well-defined DR strategy to guarantee business continuity in the event of disruptions. Discover some innovative solutions for DR strategies that employ IBM PowerVS.
Discover how QRadar SIEM helps security teams proactively manage cyber threats with advanced AI, and powerful threat intelligence tools.
Effective May 7, 2024, IBM will no longer offer perpetual licenses for new Scale-Out Power Systems (P05 and P10). This move towards subscription-based licensing presents both challenges and opportunities, demanding informed action from IT leaders like you.
Extending the lifetime of IT assets can reduce depreciation expenses and directly translate to higher net income. This articles sets out the advantages and methods you can use to work your IT assets harder and for longer.
In collaboration with IBM, Covenco is at the forefront of pattern recognition as a tool to protect data from ransomware.
LTO Tape is making a come back thanks to the persistent nature of ransomware. Discover how tape libraries are being used in backup strategies, and how Covenco can supply you with the hardware and know-how to use tape in your backup planning.
An article that explores the capabilities of the 5045 FlashSytem from IBM, including an in depth look at the advantages of SafeGuarded copy.
Learn how immutable backups are a key part of the fight against ransomware in this latest blog.
Learn how the Censornet partnership can provide an autonomous, integrated security platform to SMBs and help make cybersecurity simpler.
Veeam has released v7 of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 and in this article, we are going to take a look at why you should choose Veeam to back up your critical Microsoft 365 environment and highlight some of our favorite features of the new version. Why should you back up your Microsoft environment? There […]
In this blog post, we explore effective strategies for optimizing IT infrastructure costs and maximizing the value of your resources.
By partnering with an accredited IT Broker such as Covenco, businesses can procure previous-generation hardware from leading manufacturers at a fraction of the cost of the latest-generation new equipment.
In this latest blog, we are here to talk about our favourite features of v12 and what it means for Covenco, and the services we can offer to our customers.
Protecting against potential data breaches is vital, which can result in legal and financial repercussions for businesses. This article sets out to provide the detail behind IT asset disposition, data destruction and recycling.
Sister companies Covenco365 and Covenco UK announce their formal merger and the launch of a new brand, with a combined, end-to-end IT proposition.
We are delighted to announce that Covenco has achieved is ISO27001 accreditation and the entire operation is working to the information security framework.
Applied Technologies, Covenco365, and Covenco UK now sit under the umbrella of Covenco.
Read this latest article which aims to help organisations understand what's needed to achieve Cyber Insurance Protection.
Stay safe during Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping sprees with these top security tips from our partner KnowBe4.
IBM’s Storwize family has been one of their great success stories of the past few years, read our latest blog and find out why the future of storage is about to get better.
Learn more on the announcement of IBM i version 7.5, and new features which include enhancements to Db2 Mirror, better security configurations, and new database features
Covenco achieve Veeam Platinum Partner Status and attain multiple Veeam Customer Competencies
Since 2002, Covenco has come a long way and we believe this is the right time for us to show just how significantly we have evolved.
IBM have released some important lifecycle planning information regarding IBM Power8 systems. Please read to find out more.
Keep Covenco in mind if you ever need hardware quickly. Learn how we help our customer replace their IBM hardware within 24 hours.
Read this article and learn how IBM Safeguarded Copy can enhance your cyber resilience and protect against ransomware.
Covenco is pleased to announce a new partnership with Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company.
Learn how Covenco are working with our clients to help their IT teams since the pandemic began.
