Organisations are finding Data Platform Modernisation projects can deliver significant value by enabling IT cost reductions together with improved service levels and increased agility.
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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
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...
Database Administration and Support Service from Ascent Technology
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...
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
From the Desk of the MD – January 2019
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 – Microsoft Data Platform Partner of the Year Five Years Running
22 Oct 2015
Ascent Technology receives the Microsoft Data Platform Partner of the Year Award Five Years Running!
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.