Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team
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VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS
FROM THE DESK OF THE MD
Microsoft Tiered EA/MPSA Pricing Ends – Explore the CSP Advantage
Standardised pricing replaces tiered discounts — many organisations are reviewing CSP for cost and flexibility benefits. Microsoft Tiered EA/MPSA Pricing Ends Microsoft will remove tiered discounts for Online Services under Enterprise Agreement (EA) and Microsoft...
Why Database Auditing Is No Longer Optional
In an era defined by relentless cyber threats and tightening regulatory demands, organisations can no longer afford to treat database auditing as optional. From sensitive customer records to financial data and IP, databases are prime targets - and without proper...
Why Database Auditing Is No Longer Optional
In an era defined by relentless cyber threats and tightening regulatory demands, organisations can no longer afford to treat database auditing as optional. From sensitive customer records to financial data and IP, databases are prime targets - and without proper...
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....
Prepare for SQL Server 2012 End of Support
On July 12, 2022, support for SQL Server 2012 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....
Prepare for Windows Server 2012 End of Support
On October 10, 2023, support for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 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...
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....
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...
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...
Ascent Technology and BUI partner to drive Digital Industrial Transformation
28 Feb 2017
Ascent Technology and BUI today announced a strategic partnership to help their respective clients create new value with Microsoft Cloud Solutions.
Clients will benefit from the unique combination of BUI’s in-depth and Security Focused Microsoft Azure Consulting practice and Ascent’s deep domain knowledge and extensive portfolio around Microsoft Data Platform Solutions.
The two partners are committed to empowering digital transformation at their clients. By selecting Microsoft Azure as the Cloud for this collaboration, both BUI and Ascent’s clients will now have access to an enterprise-grade Cloud Infrastructure that benefits from billions of dollars of ongoing investment.
“Together with Ascent, we are providing our clients with the digital technology and Cloud Platform to allow our clients to extend, migrate and operate their systems in a secure and scalable manor,” – Ryan Roseveare, Managing Director at BUI.
“The partnership announced today, combines Ascent’s portfolio of Database and Business Intelligence (BI), Solutions and Services, together with BUI’s market leading Technology Solutions to the benefit of our joined client base and the broader market,” – Johan Lamberts, Managing Director at Ascent Technology.
Together, Ascent and BUI will accelerate digital solutions that improve clients’ Productivity with Increased Uptime, Disaster Recovery, Database Infrastructure and Data Analysis Solutions. As BUI has standardized its offerings on Microsoft Azure, and expands its leadership in this area both companies will take full advantage of Azure Services to offer clients an end-to-end solution.
BUI and Ascent have a long history of successful collaboration, and have delivered transformational end-to-end solutions across several clients in the past.
About BUI
BUI is the award winning leader in helping clients realise their business potential through digital transformation. BUI’s Technology Solutions help clients to securely collaborate, leverage the Intelligent Cloud and optimise technology operations.
About Ascent Technology
Ascent Technology one of Microsoft’s unique, award winning and successful Partners in the Data Platform Competency has been delivering value added solutions to its ever growing outsourced client base since 2003.
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.