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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...
Explore how SQL Server 2025’s built-in intelligence helps organisations optimise performance, gain deeper insight, and reduce data-platform complexity.Key Takeaways SQL Server 2025 shifts optimisation from a reactive activity to an intelligence-driven discipline....
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...
CAMPAIGNS
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
As the year draws to a close, we would like to express our appreciation to our clients, partners, and colleagues for the trust and collaboration that have defined the year. We wish you and your teams a restful festive season and a successful year ahead, and we look...
Ascent Technology announces a four-part SQL Server 2025 blog series covering AI-driven intelligence, Fabric integration, security enhancements, and the future of the modern data platform. Microsoft SQL Server 2025 is set to become one of the most impactful releases in...
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...
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...
Ascent Technology is a Leading Microsoft Direct and Indirect Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), offering a comprehensive portfolio of Azure services and licensing to support digital transformation, cloud migration, and long-term platform optimisation.
We work with enterprises and growing businesses across industries to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective Azure solutions – backed by deep Data Platform expertise.
Design and deploy secure, scalable environments optimised for enterprise workloads – including hybrid, multi-cloud, and fully cloud-native configurations.
End-to-end migration services from on-premise, legacy, or multi-cloud environments. Includes assessment, planning, re-hosting, refactoring, and post-migration stabilisation.
Reduce spend and improve ROI through workload rightsizing, Azure Reservations/Savings Plans, governance controls, and continuous usage analysis.
Implement cloud-native policies, access control, logging, and security frameworks to align with organisational and regulatory requirements.
Flexible, cost-effective access to Microsoft licensing via our CSP model. Simplified billing, consolidated support, and proactive licensing management.
Prepare your data estate for modern analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and AI integration – with architectural alignment for scalability and performance.
Every Azure environment we deliver is built on proven methodologies and guided by best practices that ensure stability, performance, and long-term success. These tools and frameworks help us accelerate deployments, enforce consistency, and align with Microsoft’s own cloud governance standards:
Our strength lies in combining deep Azure capability with specialist Data Platform knowledge – and delivering it all with clarity, flexibility, and measurable value.
As a Microsoft Direct CSP with proven enterprise delivery experience, we bring scalable, cost-effective solutions to clients across South Africa, EMEA, the UK, and North America.
We apply a practical, flexible consulting approach that meets you where you are, and we enhance every Azure deployment with our core Data Platform expertise. All of this is underpinned by our simple, trusted promise: Cheaper and Better.
Contact Us today to explore how we can help you design, migrate, or optimise your Azure environment – with clarity, control, and measurable value.