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The Breach is in the Database

The Breach is in the Database

South Africa's breach record tells a consistent story – and it leads to the database layer.Key Takeaways The extraction point, not the entry point - Security investment concentrates on the perimeter and the endpoint, but the data leaves from the database – the one...

Preparing for the SQL Server 2025 Era – Ascent’s Guidance

Prepare for the SQL Server 2025 era with a sequenced strategy for modernisation, optimisation, and protection across architecture, operations, and enterprise risk.Key Takeaways SQL Server 2025 should be approached as the start of a broader platform era, not simply...

Preparing for the SQL Server 2025 Era – Ascent’s Guidance

Prepare for the SQL Server 2025 era with a sequenced strategy for modernisation, optimisation, and protection across architecture, operations, and enterprise risk.Key Takeaways SQL Server 2025 should be approached as the start of a broader platform era, not simply...

Why 24/7 DB Admin Outsourcing Outperforms In-House DBAs

Why 24/7 DB Admin Outsourcing Outperforms In-House DBAs

Partner with Ascent Technology for 24/7 Managed DBA Services backed by certified expertise, guaranteed response times, and ISO 27001 governance.Key Takeaways Database management is now a 24/7 responsibility, with performance, security, and compliance requiring...

From Complexity to Clarity – Why Microsoft Fabric Matters Now

From Complexity to Clarity – Why Microsoft Fabric Matters Now

Discover why Microsoft Fabric is central to Microsoft’s Data & AI strategy, and how Ascent Technology helps organisations unify data, simplify operations, and achieve AI-driven success.Key Takeaways Microsoft Fabric unifies data on a single platform, eliminating...

Building the Microsoft Cloud Foundation for AI Success

Discover how Ascent Technology’s Modernise–Optimise–Protect framework, powered by Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, and Copilot, builds secure, AI-ready platforms that unlock business value.Key Takeways AI success starts with a modern, unified foundation – Microsoft Fabric...

Transitioning from Microsoft EA to CSP

Explore why Microsoft is moving Enterprise Agreement (EA) clients to the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) model, and how Ascent Technology ensures a smooth, strategic transition.Key Takeaways Microsoft is shifting Enterprise Agreement (EA) customers toward the...

CAMPAIGNS
Prepare for Windows Server 2008 End of Support

Prepare for Windows Server 2008 End of Support

On January 14, 2020, support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end. 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,...

Free one month Database Security and Compliance with DB Shield, Trial

Ascent Technology’s DB Shield Service protects databases on your network with a set of preconfigured defenses, and helps you build a custom security policy for your environment – making it easier to demonstrate compliance to auditors and improve critical asset data...

Run SQL Server 2017 on your favourite platform with Ascent Technology

It's all about choice. Now, you can get SQL Server 2017's industry-leading performance and security on Windows, Linux, and Docker containers. SQL Server on Linux provides clients with even more flexibility in their data solution. One with mission-critical performance,...

Microsoft Software Assurance Azure Deployment Planning Services

Microsoft Software Assurance Azure Deployment Planning Services

Did you know that as a certified Microsoft Azure Deployment Planning Services (AZDPS) partner: Ascent Technology can work with qualifying clients, to help assess, prioritize and begin migrating existing virtualized applications, and Microsoft pays for the engagement....

Extended Support for SQL Server 2005 has ended

Extended Support for SQL Server 2005 ended on April 12, 2016. If you are still running SQL Server 2005, you will no longer receive security updates. Upgrade to SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2016 or Azure SQL Database to achieve breakthrough performance, maintain...

Upgrade to SQL Server 2016 with Ascent Technology

Gain real-time insights across your transactional and analytical data with SQL Server 2016 - a secure, scalable database platform that has everything built in, from advanced analytics to unparalleled in-memory performance - the first database that is born in the...

NEWSFLASHES
Ascent Technology’s clients benefit from Data Platform Modernisation

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...

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

As the year comes to an end, we are grateful to our clients, colleagues, and partners for the collaboration and confidence you have placed in us. May the festive season be a time of rest, reflection, and meaningful moments with loved ones. Wishing you a wonderful...

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

As we close out another year, we want to acknowledge our clients, colleagues, and partners - thank you for the trust and teamwork that made the year possible. We hope the festive season gives you time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most. Wishing...

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to express our appreciation to our clients, colleagues, and partners for your continued support and collaboration. May the festive season bring you a welcome pause, and the opportunity to spend time with friends and family....

Amazon RDS, now supported by Ascent Technology

Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud. It provides cost-efficient and resizable capacity while automating time-consuming administration tasks such as hardware provisioning,...

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

At this time of year, we want to say thank you to our clients, colleagues, and partners for the trust, support, and collaboration throughout the year. We hope you enjoy a safe, restful festive season, with time to recharge and celebrate. Best wishes for a happy...

CLIENT CASE STUDIES
RTT upgrades to Microsoft SQL Server 2014 with Ascent Technology

RTT upgrades to Microsoft SQL Server 2014 with Ascent Technology

RTT becomes the first SA logistics company to migrate to Microsoft SQL Server 2014. The RTT Group is a new generation logistics services enterprise that provides intelligent, innovative and customised services to clients in niche industry bands. RTT actively defines,...

EnviroServ trusts Database Specialist company Ascent Technology

EnviroServ trusts Database Specialist company Ascent Technology

EnviroServ co-sources Database Administration and Consulting to Specialist Database Infrastructure company Ascent Technology. As a company that has been providing responsible African waste management innovations and solutions for more than 33 years, EnviroServ is well...

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