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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...
Ascent Technology continues its strong showing in the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, having won the 2015 Data Platform Partner of the Year Award.
“Ascent Technology one of Microsoft’s unique and successful Partners in the Data Platform Competency has been delivering value added solutions to its ever growing outsourced Client Base since 2003,” says Zoaib Hoosen, MD at Microsoft SA.
“Ascent has consistently grown the Microsoft SQL Server Market Share over the years through its creative, focused strategies and initiatives.”
“Furthermore, Ascent has been particularly successful at creating value for its client base through making sure that new technologies are implemented and unlocked, therefore enabling their clients to react fast and effectively to their ever changing market conditions,” he ads.
“We are proud to be recognised by Microsoft as one of the leaders in the country in the Data Platform Space. The fact that Ascent now has consecutively won the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Data Platform Partner of the Year awards, is indicative of the fact that, amongst a wide range of Microsoft partners, we are consistently considered to be one of the leaders in the country in this particular space,” says Ascent Technology MD, Johan Lamberts.
The winners were announced at the prestigious Microsoft Partner Network Awards 2015 gala dinner on Wednesday, 21 October 2015, held at the Urban Tree in Sandton, Johannesburg.
These awards are highly regarded by Microsoft, its partners and clients, as only those who have truly excelled in delivering Microsoft solutions over the previous year are nominated. Winning new customers, driving customer satisfaction, growing the business, innovation and enabling people are all factors taken into consideration by the judges.
