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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...
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A Database System Health Check assesses if your Database is running optimally, and can help diagnose challenges before performance issues, and/or down time affect your users. That’s where Ascent's Database Health Check Service comes in. Our Database Health Check...
The growing number of threats to databases and unauthorised access to the data within, is clearly creating on-going headaches for CIOs. Solving these headaches may not be easy, but by asking the right questions, CIOs can begin to overcome their Database Security and...
Economic volatility is driving a greater number of organisations to consider cost cutting measures and to implement consolidation procedures. This situation is further compounded by the growing skills shortage that makes it more difficult for businesses to acquire and...
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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...
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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...
FROM THE DESK OF THE MD
The start of another year inevitably brings with it the promise of change, and in wishing all our clients a happy New Year, we would like to suggest that 2019 is going to be a year of considerable and exciting change. After all, not only do we have what are sure to be...
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.
Therefore, when it comes to the specialised area of database administration, many organisations are now turning to a Co/Outsourcing model. Ascent Technology is not surprised at this particular turn of events, as this way of doing business not only protects the client from potential disasters and unnecessary downtime, but also ensures continuity in the skills required to administer the database environment.
Because this Co/Outsourcing approach enables clients to retain ownership of their sites, intellectual property and equipment, while Ascent provides the skilled database personnel to manage and optimise the entire database operation, the company has seen a strong uptake from its customers in recent months.
This, in part, is due to the fact that the company continues to deliver even more value-add services to its customers with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, EnterpriseDB and Sybase database environments.
“Ascent’s clients are clearly finding additional value in the Co/Outsourcing model. Not only is it less expensive, but it also removes the necessity to source and retain the relevant specialised database skills,” says Ascent Technology’s MD, Johan Lamberts.
“A large number of our existing clients have already realised the enormous benefits that this model offers, and we expect many others to take note of the benefits it brings in the near future. After all, any business model that not only offers improved cost efficiencies, but which also provides a more reliable and consistent service, due to having a large number of skilled database administrators available at any one time, is one that requires serious consideration in these tough economic times.”
