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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...
Discover why Microsoft Fabric is central to Microsoft’s Data & AI strategy, and how Ascent Technology helps organisations unify data, simplify operations, and achieve AI-driven success. Key Takeways Microsoft Fabric unifies data on a single platform, eliminating silos...
Discover how Ascent Technology’s Modernise–Optimise–Protect framework, powered by Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, and Copilot, builds secure, AI-ready platforms that unlock business value. Key Takeways AI success starts with a modern, unified foundation – Microsoft Fabric...
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Still paying Microsoft for Azure by credit card? Discover why finance and IT leaders prefer the CSP model for predictable billing, built-in partner support, cost optimisation, and long-term value. Key Takeways Credit card billing creates risk - Failed or expired...
On July 9, 2024, support for SQL Server 2014 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 and innovation....
On July 12, 2022, support for SQL Server 2012 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 and innovation....
NEWSFLASHES
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...
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....
CLIENT CASE STUDIES
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...
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...
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...
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
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...
An effective platform modernisation project factors in a combination of architecture refresh, together with software upgrades and targeted application remediation to deliver a platform that offers the optimum combination of TCO, performance and business innovation.
Ascent Technology has years of experience in this arena, and we have brought our specialist knowledge and data platform skills to bear on a wide range of successful projects. These projects have all delivered substantial strategic benefits to our clients.
Examples of such projects can be seen here:
When Bidfood SA chose to modernise and migrate its data platform to Microsoft Azure, it turned to Ascent Technology for help.
“Bidfood SA, the company had two key requirements: undertaking a platform modernisation project, as well as a migration to Microsoft Azure. The latter was a requirement as Bidfood wished to move away from a private hosted environment into a public cloud environment.
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.
“The public cloud was the obvious choice for us, and based on Ascent’s recommendation as our trusted advisor, we undertook to move our data platform to Microsoft Azure. The project involved migrating all our existing assets from a hosting platform that offered limited scale and capability, over to Azure, a platform that delivers hyper scale capabilities. What this meant was that we were able to scale according to our requirements.”
Compatible Automotive Case Study
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.
“There was no doubt in our minds that we wanted more than just a partner; what we needed was a trusted advisor that was able to help re-architect and modernise our Data Platform Environment to suit the new demands, as well as undertake the necessary day-to-day Database Administration, Support and provide any consulting that might be required.”
Rand Mutual Assurance Case Study