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Your Databases Are Being Watched. Just Not By You.

Your Databases Are Being Watched. Just Not By You.

Most organisations invest in perimeter security. The database – where the data actually lives – is the layer most often left ungoverned.Key Takeaways The perimeter protects the route, not the destination - Security investment concentrates on the edge, while the...

The Breach is in the Database

South Africa's breach record tells a consistent story – and it leads to the database layer.Key Takeaways The extraction point, not the entry point - Security investment concentrates on the perimeter and the endpoint, but the data leaves from the database – the one...

Preparing for the SQL Server 2025 Era – Ascent’s Guidance

Prepare for the SQL Server 2025 era with a sequenced strategy for modernisation, optimisation, and protection across architecture, operations, and enterprise risk.Key Takeaways SQL Server 2025 should be approached as the start of a broader platform era, not simply...

Security by Default – Protecting the Enterprise in SQL Server 2025

Security by Default – Protecting the Enterprise in SQL Server 2025

Explore how SQL Server 2025 strengthens enterprise security through enforced secure defaults, identity integration, encryption, and governance assurance across hybrid environments.Key Takeaways SQL Server 2025 shifts enterprise security from optional hardening to...

SQL Server 2025 – Redefining the Modern Data Platform

Explore how SQL Server 2025 reshapes the modern data platform with AI-ready capabilities, developer-first enhancements, hybrid modernisation, and practical upgrade readiness guidance.Key Takeaways SQL Server 2025 represents a shift from database upgrade to platform...

Why 24/7 DB Admin Outsourcing Outperforms In-House DBAs

Partner with Ascent Technology for 24/7 Managed DBA Services backed by certified expertise, guaranteed response times, and ISO 27001 governance.Key Takeaways Database management is now a 24/7 responsibility, with performance, security, and compliance requiring...

NEWSFLASHES
Microsoft Tiered EA/MPSA Pricing Ends – Explore the CSP Advantage

Microsoft Tiered EA/MPSA Pricing Ends – Explore the CSP Advantage

Standardised pricing will replace Microsoft’s long-standing tiered discount model - prompting many organisations to review the CSP programme for its cost savings, licensing flexibility, and simplified management.Microsoft Tiered EA/MPSA Pricing Ends Microsoft will...

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

As we wrap up the year, we’d like to extend our sincere thanks to our clients, colleagues, and partners for your continued trust and support. We hope the festive season brings you the chance to slow down, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. Warm wishes...

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...

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

As the year comes to an end, we are grateful to our clients, colleagues, and partners for the collaboration and confidence you have placed in us. May the festive season be a time of rest, reflection, and meaningful moments with loved ones. Wishing you a wonderful...

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...

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

As we close out another year, we want to acknowledge our clients, colleagues, and partners - thank you for the trust and teamwork that made the year possible. We hope the festive season gives you time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most. Wishing...

CLIENT CASE STUDIES
Ascent helps migrate Compatible Automotive to Azure

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...

RTT upgrades to Microsoft SQL Server 2014 with Ascent Technology

RTT becomes the first SA logistics company to migrate to Microsoft SQL Server 2014. The RTT Group is a new generation logistics services enterprise that provides intelligent, innovative and customised services to clients in niche industry bands. RTT actively defines,...

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Ascent Technology – Microsoft Top Customer Adds Partner of the Year

Ascent Technology – Microsoft Top Customer Adds Partner of the Year

Ascent Technology receives the Microsoft Top Customer Adds Partner of the Year award. Ascent Technology continues its strong showing in the Microsoft Partner of the Year awards, having won the Microsoft Top Customer Adds Partner of the Year award.Winner Top Customer...

Ascent Technology – Again Microsoft Data Platform Partner of the Year

Ascent Technology – Again Microsoft Data Platform Partner of the Year

Ascent Technology receives the Microsoft Data Platform Partner of the Year Award Four Years Running! Ascent Technology continues its strong showing in the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, having won the 2014 Data Platform Partner of the Year Award. "We are proud...

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