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...
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- Category: Newsflashes
- Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
- Ascent Technology’s clients benefit from Data Platform Modernisation
- Ascent Technology’s clients benefit from Database Administration Outsourcing
- Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
- Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
- Introducing SQL Server 2022
- Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
- Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
- Advanced Azure Data Platform Workload online Workshops
- Amazon RDS, now supported by Ascent Technology
- Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
- Local Microsoft Azure Data Centre lands
- EnterpriseDB, now supported by Ascent Technology
- Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
- Introducing SQL Server 2019
- For true IT Romance, let DB Shield be your Valentine Date! Register NOW:
- Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
- PostgreSQL, now supported by Ascent Technology
- Ascent Technology and BUI partner to drive Digital Industrial Transformation
- Azure DocumentDB, now supported by Ascent Technology
- MariaDB, now supported by Ascent Technology
- Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
- Ascent Technology is ready for SQL Server on Linux
- SQL Server 2016, Windows Server 2016 and Systems Centre 2016 Launch
- Microsoft 2015 Technical Boot Camps
- MongoDB, now supported by Ascent Technology
- First Technology Group invests in Ascent Technology
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Boot Camp
- Open Source has its place in the Enterprise Database Management Systems World
- Are your auditors driving you insane?
- Ascent Technology is ready for Microsoft and Oracle’s enterprise partnership
- Why consider Co/Outsourcing Database Administration?
- Ascent Technology presents at Microsoft Tech-Ed Africa
- Ascent Technology fast-tracks its ninth yearly learnership programme
- Celebrating 10 years of Absolute Data Excellence
- Database Server Consolidation Benefits
- Specialist Database Consulting: ‘cheaper’ and ‘better’ than labour broking
- Strong uptake of Microsoft SQL Server 2012
- Is Database Security and Compliance on your mind?
- New Monthly Data Management Newsletter and Database Management Survey 2012 results (August 2012)
- Database Management Survey 2012
- Ascent Technology signs partner agreement with Imperva
- Ascent Technology helps its clients solve their Business Intelligence challenges
- Ascent Technology steps up to gold with Microsoft
- Ascent Technology signs distributor agreement with Embarcadero
- Service excellence turns customers into clients
- Ascent adds McAfee’s Database Risk and Compliance offering to its stable
- Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards: fourth finalist nomination in a row
- Database High Availability equals Ascent Technology
- Ascent launches Guardium – Real Time Database Activity Monitoring roadshow
- Level Two BBBEE accreditation for Ascent Technology
- The future of Database Administration lies in Co/Outsourcing
- Ascent Technology expands offering to include real time database activity auditing
- Ascent once again a Microsoft Data Management Solutions Partner of the Year finalist
- Level Three BBBEE accreditation for Ascent Technology
- Co/Outsourcing is the future of Database Administration
- Added value to clients by internship programme
- Ascent Technology’s interns set to graduate
- Tackling Table Partitioning at the SQL Server User Group
- Ascent Technology a Microsoft Partner of the Year Finalist
- New Internship Programme kicks off
- Ascent Technology expands Account Management Team
- Ascent Technology Finalist in Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards
- Category: Awards and Accolades
- Microsoft Data and Analytics Partner of the Year Finalist
- Microsoft Data and Analytics Partner of the Year Finalist
- Microsoft Data and Analytics Partner of the Year Finalist
- Ascent Technology – Microsoft Top Customer Adds Partner of the Year
- Ascent Technology Shines at Microsoft Partner Awards 2018
- Ascent Technology – Microsoft Data Platform Partner of the Year Five Years Running
- Ascent Technology – Again Microsoft Data Platform Partner of the Year
- Ascent Technology receives top honours at Microsoft Partner Network Awards
- Ascent Technology – Again Microsoft Data Platform Partner of the Year
- Ascent Technology – Microsoft Data Platform Partner of the Year
- Category: From the Desk of the MD
- The Hidden Costs of Neglecting Your Database Administration
- Your Data Platform Partner: An Ascent Technology A to Z
- From the Desk of the MD – January 2019
- From the Desk of the MD – January 2018
- From the Desk of the MD – December 2016
- From the Desk of the MD – December 2015
- From the Desk of the MD – December 2014
- From the Desk of the MD – April 2014
- From the Desk of the MD – December 2013
- From the Desk of the MD – May 2013
- From the Desk of the MD – December 2012
- From the Desk of the MD – July 2012
- From the Desk of the MD – February 2012
- From the Desk of the MD – September 2011
- From the Desk of the MD – June 2011
- From the Desk of the MD – March 2011
- From the Desk of the MD – December 2010
- From the Desk of the MD – September 2010
- From the Desk of the MD – May 2010
- Category: Client Case Studies
- DB Administration, Security and Compliance for First Distribution
- Ascent Technology helps Bidfood SA migrate to Microsoft Azure
- Ascent Technology helps migrate Phumelela Gaming to Azure
- Ascent helps migrate Compatible Automotive to Azure
- Ascent helps RMA re-factor its Microsoft Windows and SQL Servers on Azure
- Ascent’s Data Platform skills enable Tharisa Minerals to focus on its core business
- Growthpoint turns to Ascent for Data Platform and Cloud Advisory Services
- Ascent delivers long-term value to Insure Group’s Data Platform Environment
- Primedia Broadcasting looks to Ascent for Database Consulting and Management Services
- Ascent Technology’s Enterprise Database Management skills help keep Tracker on track
- RTT upgrades to Microsoft SQL Server 2014 with Ascent Technology
- EnviroServ trusts Database Specialist company Ascent Technology
- Ascent Technology supports SA Home Loans
- Ascent Technology manages Peermont’s Microsoft SQL Server Database Environment
- Ascent Technology’s comprehensive skills help keep BetterBond at number one
- Ascent delivers increased stability and improved database performance for CONCO
- Ascent Technology and Sun International’s partnership reaches new heights
- ADvTECH turns to Ascent Technology for Expert Virtualisation and Database Skills
- Ascent delivers the right database environment to help keep Growthpoint Properties on top
- Ascent to deliver a truly consolidated Microsoft database environment for Sun International
- RTT innovates on back of Ascent’s help with new Microsoft SQL Server 2012 implementation
- Ascent Technology ensures no downtime during Computicket’s Oracle Database upgrade
- Ascent Technology manages Vox Telecom’s heterogeneous database environment
- Indwe Risk Services derives on-going value from long term relationship with Ascent
- Ascent Technology enables Tsogo Sun to deliver unparalleled service
- Ascent Technology upgrades MTC’s mission-critical Oracle VLDB environment with no downtime
- Ascent Technology puts TransUnion Auto on the road to further success
- Ascent Technology offers Absa the most efficient database management possible
- Ascent Technology helps SBV Services cash in on Database High Availability
- Category: Campaigns
- Prepare for SQL Server 2014 End of Support
- Database System Health Check Service from Ascent Technology
- Database Security and Compliance with DB Shield
- Database Administration and Support Service from Ascent Technology
- Prepare for SQL Server 2012 End of Support
- Prepare for Windows Server 2012 End of Support
- Migrate your SQL Server(s) to Azure with Ascent Technology
- Lift and Shift your Oracle Database to Azure
- Run your MySQL, MariaDB or PostgreSQL Database in Azure
- Prepare for SQL Server 2008 End of Support
- Prepare for Windows Server 2008 End of Support
- Free one month Database Security and Compliance with DB Shield, Trial
- Run SQL Server 2017 on your favourite platform with Ascent Technology
- Business Intelligence Solutions with SQL Server 2016
- Hybrid Cloud Storage for the Enterprise with Azure StorSimple
- Migrate from Oracle, IBM DB2 or SAP Sybase ASE to SQL Server with free licenses
- Microsoft Software Assurance Azure Deployment Planning Services
- Cloud Data Management Solutions with SQL Server 2016
- Extended Support for SQL Server 2005 has ended
- Upgrade to SQL Server 2016 with Ascent Technology
- Database Security and Compliance a top priority for CIOs
- Microsoft Software Assurance SQL Server Deployment Planning Services
- Extended Support for Windows Server 2003 has ended
- Expert Database Consulting – Solve Time Critical Issues
- How to provide Threat Protection and Database Auditing for Compliance needs
- Upgrade to SQL Server 2014 with Ascent Technology