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Navigating Your Power System Upgrade Path: Beyond a Simple Power11 Purchase

Facing the end of support for Power8 and soon Power9? Learn how Covenco helps businesses lower TCO, optimize migration to IBM Power10/Power11, and avoid costly extended support. Discover insights, future-proofing advice, and get a custom TCO report tailored to your IBM Power environment.

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How a weak password helped hackers destroy a 158-year-old business

It took just one weak password for a ransomware gang to destroy a 158-year-old company and put 700 people out of work.

Quantum Security with IBM Power11

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Quantum-Safe Cyber Security with IBM Power11

For organisations running on Power7, Power8, and Power9, the upgrade to Quantum-Safe Power11 is a decision to lead with innovation, to embrace a superior cyber security posture, and to build on a platform designed to meet Quantum Security challenges head on.

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The Next Generation of IBM Power Systems: 2025 brings a New Era for Enterprise Computing – What Power Systems Users Need to Know

IBM is set to launch its next-generation Power Systems in July 2025, promising significant advancements for enterprise computing. This new era brings enhanced performance, AI capabilities, and strategic shifts that Power Systems users need to understand for future planning.

Vulnerable passwords leaked in May 2025

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Global Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Credentials

May 2025 Vulnerability Alert: An unsecured database has been discovered containing 184 million usernames and passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, & Apple.

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Covenco Maintains ISO Certifications for Quality, Environment, and Data Security

Covenco has been recommended for re-certification of ISO 9001 and 14001, with ISO 27001 certification renewed every 12 months. This reflects our ongoing commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and data security in all aspects of our business.

VMware Software moved to Broadcom's Support Portal

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VMware Software Downloads Just Got Complex – But Covenco Has You Covered

Navigating VMware's transition to Broadcom's Support Portal requires careful attention to new procedures and configurations. By understanding the updated processes for token generation and repository access, you can ensure a smooth transition and continued access to VMware software and support services.

Case Study: Migration from IBM Power7 to IBM Power10

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IBM Power7 to Power10 migration case study

FUJIFILM Speciality Ink Systems' successful migration from Power7 to Power10 demonstrates that modernising your IBM i environment is not only achievable but incredibly beneficial.

IBM Storage Flashsystem C200

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IBM FlashSystem C200 (IBM 5202-C25): Affordable All-Flash repository for the Modern Data Centre

The IBM FlashSystem C200 (5202-C25) delivers enterprise-grade all-flash storage at HDD-equivalent pricing. Optimised for sequential workloads like backups, archives, and media repositories, it offers 1.1PB raw capacity (2.3PB compressed) with 200,000 IOPS and 1-2ms latency.

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