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.
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VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS
FROM THE DESK OF THE MD
Transitioning from Microsoft EA to CSP
Explore why Microsoft is moving Enterprise Agreement (EA) clients to the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model, and how Ascent Technology ensures a smooth, strategic transition. Key Takeaways Microsoft is shifting Enterprise Agreement (EA) customers toward the...
Selecting the Right Microsoft CSP for Your Business
Ascent Technology is both a Direct and Indirect Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) - here’s what to look for in the right CSP partner to modernise, optimise, and scale your Azure Data Platform. Key Takeaways A Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) delivers more...
Why Database Auditing Is No Longer Optional
Discover why database auditing is critical for security, compliance, and accountability in today’s data landscape, and how Ascent Technology’s DB Shield helps you stay audit-ready. Key Takeaways Database auditing is essential for security and compliance, helping...
CAMPAIGNS
Prepare for Windows Server 2012 End of Support
On October 10, 2023, support for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 ended. That means the end of regular security updates. Don't let your infrastructure and applications go unprotected. We're here to help you migrate to current versions for greater security, performance...
Prepare for SQL Server 2008 End of Support
On July 9, 2019, support for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end. That means the end of regular security updates. Don't let your infrastructure and applications go unprotected. We're here to help you migrate to current versions for greater security, performance and...
Prepare for Windows Server 2008 End of Support
On January 14, 2020, support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end. That means the end of regular security updates. Don't let your infrastructure and applications go unprotected. We're here to help you migrate to current versions for greater security,...
CLIENT CASE STUDIES
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...
Ascent helps RMA re-factor its Microsoft Windows and SQL Servers on Azure
Ascent Technology assists Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) with modernising its Windows Server and SQL Server, Azure Based Data Platform Architecture, ensuring Agility and Flexibility to cater for the company’s increased workloads. RMA is South Africa’s leading...
Ascent’s Data Platform skills enable Tharisa Minerals to focus on its core business
By managing, securing, upgrading and ensuring best practices within the Data Platform Environment, Ascent delivers significant value to mining company. Tharisa plc is a European-headquartered PGM and chrome co-producer incorporating mining, pro-cessing, beneficiation,...
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
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...
Newsflashes
Ascent Technology signs distributor agreement with Embarcadero
Ascent Technology has signed an international distributor agreement that will enable the company to offer its clients access to Embarcadero’s heterogeneous suite of Database Development, Administration and Optimization tools.
Service excellence turns customers into clients
The key difference between a customer and a client is that where a customer uses your service once, a client repeatedly makes use of your service and organisation, thus building a trusted advisor relationship with you.
Ascent adds McAfee’s Database Risk and Compliance offering to its stable
“Safe Never Sleeps”
You would think that databases keep your most sensitive data safe, but the reality is very different.
Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards: fourth finalist nomination in a row
Ascent Technology has continued its strong showing in the Microsoft Partner of the year awards, being nominated for the fourth year in a row. As one of the finalists for the Data Platform Partner of the Year Award, the company will find out at Microsoft’s Partner Summit 2011 whether it has captured the title.
Database High Availability equals Ascent Technology
In recent months, Ascent Technology has experienced a surge in its clients’ requirements for high availability in the database space, driven by the importance of having no downtime and the need to constantly transact.
Ascent launches Guardium – Real Time Database Activity Monitoring roadshow
The security, privacy and integrity of a company’s information has always been critical, now compliance issues raised in new legislation such as PCI DSS, POPI and the new Companies and Consumer Protection Acts simply take this to a new level.
Level Two BBBEE accreditation for Ascent Technology
Ascent Technology has been recognised as a Level Two contributor, According to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes of Good Practice, as laid down by the Department of Trade and Industry.
The future of Database Administration lies in Co/Outsourcing
The trend towards adopting a co-sourcing or outsourcing (Co/Outsourcing) model in respect of database administration is not a new one, but it is clearly growing rapidly.
Ascent Technology expands offering to include real time database activity auditing
Ascent’s customers can now also gain access to the newest revolution in the database arena – IBM’s InfoSphere Guardium Real Time Database Activity Monitoring. Guardium is a simple and robust solution that is designed to ensure the privacy and integrity of a company’s information.
Ascent once again a Microsoft Data Management Solutions Partner of the Year finalist
For the third year in a row, Ascent Technology has been nominated amongst the finalists for the Data Management Solutions Competency Award in the Microsoft Partner of the Year awards. The company is one of just three finalists contesting the award, the winner of which will be announced at Microsoft’s Partner Summit 2010, taking place at Sun City in early September.
Level Three BBBEE accreditation for Ascent Technology
Ascent Technology has been recognised as a Level Three contributor, according to the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) Codes of Good Practice, as laid down by the Department of Trade and Industry.
Co/Outsourcing is the future of Database Administration
The current economic situation is driving a greater number of organisations to consider cost cutting measures and to implement consolidation procedures. At the same time, the growing skills shortage makes it more difficult for these businesses to acquire and retain people with the right level of training.
Added value to clients by internship programme
Ascent Technology’s fifth internship programme has continued the company’s remarkable success in this venture, with the latest group of five interns graduating from the programme at the end of last year.
Ascent Technology’s interns set to graduate
Ascent Technology’s internship programme is going from strength to strength, with all five students currently involved in the programme set to qualify as Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs).
Tackling Table Partitioning at the SQL Server User Group
As a regular attendee and contributor to the Microsoft SQL Server User Group, Ascent Technology was proud to sponsor the latest meeting, while also providing some useful tips to other group members.