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DB Administration, Security and Compliance for First Distribution

DB Administration, Security and Compliance for First Distribution

First Distribution’s Database Administration, Security and Compliance needs lead it to trusted advisor, Ascent Technology. For any large organisation, Database Administration (DBA) is a vital part of maintaining their Data Platform Operations effectively. As it has...

Ascent Technology helps Bidfood SA migrate to Microsoft Azure

When Bidfood SA chose to modernise and migrate its data platform to Microsoft Azure, it turned to Ascent Technology for help. In a world that is digitally transforming, it is more vital than ever to an organisation’s success to utilise the latest platforms to drive...

Ascent Technology helps migrate Phumelela Gaming to Azure

A Windows Server and SQL Server consolidation, optimisation and migration to Microsoft Azure enables the company to reduce costs, modernise its data platform and boost its innovation capabilities. As an operator running two distinct betting businesses, Phumelela...

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Database System Health Check Service from Ascent Technology

Database System Health Check Service from Ascent Technology

A Database System Health Check assesses if your Database is running optimally, and can help diagnose challenges before performance issues, and/or down time affect your users. That’s where Ascent's Database Health Check Service comes in. Our Database Health Check...

Database Security and Compliance with DB Shield

The growing number of threats to databases and unauthorised access to the data within, is clearly creating on-going headaches for CIOs. Solving these headaches may not be easy, but by asking the right questions, CIOs can begin to overcome their Database Security and...

Database Administration and Support Service from Ascent Technology

Economic volatility is driving a greater number of organisations to consider cost cutting measures and to implement consolidation procedures. This situation is further compounded by the growing skills shortage that makes it more difficult for businesses to acquire and...

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES

Microsoft Data and Analytics Partner of the Year Finalist

Microsoft Data and Analytics Partner of the Year Finalist

Ascent Technology continues its strong showing in the Microsoft Partner of the Year awards, as a finalist in the Data and Analytics Partner of the Year award. Finalist Data and Analytics Partner of the Year "It is always gratifying to be recognised by Microsoft as one...

NEWSFLASHES

Introducing SQL Server 2022

SQL Server 2022 is the most Azure-enabled release yet, with continued performance, security, and availability innovation. SQL Server, enabled by Azure Arc, extends Azure services on-premises, and manages your SQL Server estate from the Azure portal for a more unified...

FROM THE DESK OF THE MD

From the Desk of the MD – January 2019

From the Desk of the MD – January 2019

The start of another year inevitably brings with it the promise of change, and in wishing all our clients a happy New Year, we would like to suggest that 2019 is going to be a year of considerable and exciting change. After all, not only do we have what are sure to be...

About Ascent Technology

There is an overall recognition by organisations that substantial bottom line benefits can be gained by focusing on their core businesses and Co/Outsourcing non-core business processes.

Ascent Technology is carving a growing niche for itself by applying high-level skills and expertise on its clients’ behalf in the Enterprise Database Management arena.

The company has been around since 2003 and has built an outstanding reputation for it’s expert knowledge and delivery. Both Microsoft and Oracle rate Ascent Technology in the top select handful of organisations in the Enterprise Database Management area of specialisation.

Our team of 40+ permanent, highly skilled Database Administrators and Consultants bring many years of experience to the table. In addition, as they interact across a range of different sites, their level of experience continues to rise, adding further value to clients.

The company has been around since 2003 and has built an outstanding reputation for its expert knowledge and delivery.

We foster a heterogeneous Database Technology and Services strategy. Our expertise covers a comprehensive range of Database Technologies – including Microsoft Azure SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, EnterpriseDB and Amazon RDS. This means that focus is always on service and suitability rather than on product.

The Ascent Technology services are structured to allow clients the flexibility to choose the engagement model which suits their needs.

The Ascent Technology services are structured to allow clients the flexibility to choose the engagement model, which suits their needs.

It is this flexibility and adaptability, which enables us to pay attention to clients’ requirements to an extraordinary degree, while our specialised expertise enables us to service and support complex mixed Database Technology and VLDB environments if so required.

This Flexibility and our simple mantra of Cheaper and Better has led to the adoption of Ascent Technology as the preferred Enterprise Database Management Services partner and trusted advisor by an impressive number of small, medium and large enterprises. These enterprises are cross sector and have environments ranging from single to 700+ Database Servers across the Middle East and Africa.

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