Organisations are finding Data Platform Modernisation projects can deliver significant value by enabling IT cost reductions together with improved service levels and increased agility.
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CLIENT CASE STUDIES
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...
Ascent helps migrate Compatible Automotive to Azure
Microsoft Azure Data Platform Services not only boosts the company’s DR facilities, it also helps them deliver value-added services and innovative strategic solutions to its customers. In a digitising world, it comes as no surprise to learn that Compatible Automotive...
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
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
Ascent Technology’s clients benefit from Data Platform Modernisation
Facing platform ‘end of life’ issues together with increasing pressures to digitise processes, increase profitability and innovate on product and service, organisations are finding Data Platform Modernisation projects can deliver significant value by enabling IT cost...
Ascent Technology’s clients benefit from Database Administration Outsourcing
Ascent Technology's proven database services model enables clients to Co/Outsource the daily maintenance, management and support of their database environments on a 24/7 basis. The active monitoring, preventative maintenance and management ensures optimal performance....
FROM THE DESK OF THE MD
From the Desk of the MD – January 2018
In wishing all our clients a happy New Year, it is worth noting that 2018 is already shaping up to be another year of change. We are seeing distinct shifts in the international arena, while at the same time, our local political sphere has also witnessed significant...
Campaigns
Migrate from Oracle, IBM DB2 or SAP Sybase ASE to SQL Server with free licenses
Move your Oracle, IBM DB2 or SAP Sybase ASE databases to SQL Server and receive the necessary licenses of SQL Server – free with software assurance*.
Microsoft Software Assurance Azure Deployment Planning Services
Did you know that as a certified Microsoft Azure Deployment Planning Services (AZDPS) partner: Ascent Technology can work with qualifying clients, to help assess, prioritize and begin migrating existing virtualized applications, and Microsoft pays for the engagement.
Cloud Data Management Solutions with SQL Server 2016
Extend your data-management capabilities with the power of the cloud. When you access trusted cloud database resources, you achieve the speed and scale you need, while reducing your hardware, maintenance, and administration costs.
Extended Support for SQL Server 2005 has ended
Extended Support for SQL Server 2005 ended on April 12, 2016. If you are still running SQL Server 2005, you will no longer receive security updates.
Upgrade to SQL Server 2016 with Ascent Technology
Gain real-time insights across your transactional and analytical data with SQL Server 2016 – a secure, scalable database platform that has everything built in, from advanced analytics to unparalleled in-memory performance.
Database Security and Compliance a top priority for CIOs
The growing number of threats to databases and unauthorised access to the data within, is clearly creating on-going headaches for CIOs.
Microsoft Software Assurance SQL Server Deployment Planning Services
Did you know that as a certified Microsoft SQL Server Deployment Planning Services (SSDPS) partner: Ascent Technology can work with qualifying clients, to help build a custom deployment plan, and Microsoft pays for the engagement.
Extended Support for Windows Server 2003 has ended
Extended Support for Windows Server 2003 ended on July 14, 2015. If you are still running Windows Server 2003 in your datacenter, you need to take steps now to plan and execute a migration strategy to protect your infrastructure.
Expert Database Consulting – Solve Time Critical Issues
Ascent Technology’s strong pool of highly skilled Database Administrators and Consultants allows the company to engage in Expert Database Consulting while ensuring that its Database Co/Outsourcing clients have excellent service.
How to provide Threat Protection and Database Auditing for Compliance needs
Key Questions: Where is my crucial Data? What is happening to the Data? Who is accessing the Data? Is the Data private and secure? Can I report on this?
Upgrade to SQL Server 2014 with Ascent Technology
SQL Server 2014 enables customers to build mission-critical applications and Big Data solutions using high-performance, in-memory technology across OLTP, data warehousing, business intelligence and analytics workloads without having to buy expensive add-ons or high-end appliances.