Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
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VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS
CLIENT CASE STUDIES
DB Administration, Security and Compliance for First Distribution
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...
Ascent Technology helps Bidfood SA migrate to Microsoft Azure
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...
Ascent Technology helps migrate Phumelela Gaming to Azure
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...
CAMPAIGNS
Prepare for SQL Server 2014 End of Support
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....
Database System Health Check Service from Ascent Technology
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...
Database Security and Compliance with DB Shield
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...
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
Microsoft Data and Analytics Partner of the Year Finalist
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...
NEWSFLASHES
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...
Ascent Technology’s clients benefit from Database Administration Outsourcing
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....
FROM THE DESK OF THE MD
The Hidden Costs of Neglecting Your Database Administration
In many organisations, database administration is an afterthought - a background function that only gains attention when something breaks. But the costs of neglecting proper DBA practices are far from hidden. From performance issues and downtime to security...
Database Consulting Services
At Ascent Technology, we provide expert Database Consulting Services to help you optimise, manage, and secure your database environments. From performance tuning to cloud migrations, our solutions ensure your databases are running efficiently and supporting your business goals.
We fosters a heterogeneous database technology strategy. Our specialised database skills enable us to service and support complex mixed technology environments – including Microsoft Azure SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Azure Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, EnterpriseDB and Amazon RDS.
Our strong pool of highly skilled Database Consultants allows the company to engage in Expert Database Consulting while ensuring that its Co/Outsourcing clients have excellent service.
The company is often brought in under emergency conditions to solve time critical issues or to resolve challenges that have proved beyond a clients’ in-house capabilities or resources.
Ascent Technology is able to bring to bear a cross-section of expert skills and experience to ensure a speedy resolution.
Database Consulting Services are supplied to carry out:
1. Database Strategy and Architecture
We assess your current infrastructure and design a scalable database architecture that supports your long-term business goals.
2. Database Performance Optimisation
Our experts fine-tune your databases to improve speed, efficiency, and query performance, ensuring faster access to critical data.
3. Database Migration
We handle seamless migrations to cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
4. Database Health Check
Our comprehensive health checks identify bottlenecks, security risks, and performance issues, helping you maintain a healthy database environment.
5. Database Backup and Recovery Solutions
Implement robust backup and disaster recovery plans to safeguard your data and minimize downtime in the event of an outage or failure.
6. Database Security and Compliance
We help secure your databases with best practices for data encryption, access control, and compliance with industry regulations.
7. Database Management, Monitoring and Support
With 24/7 monitoring and support, we proactively manage and resolve issues to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
These Consulting Services are delivered on a time and materials, or on a fixed fee basis.
How do I engage with Ascent?
Contact Us today to discover how Ascent Technology’s Database Consulting Services can enhance your business operations and help you maximise the value of your database systems.