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...
Advanced Azure Data Platform Workload online Workshops
02 Sep 2020
Microsoft and Ascent Technology invite you to a deep-dive, interactive exploration of how to migrate apps & databases to Azure.
We are hosting one-day online workshops covering everything from whiteboarding migration strategies to hands-on experiences with data migration tools, and we’d like you to be a part of it!
In these workshops, professionals in data platform and technical decision-making roles will better understand:
- The reasoning & value of migrating apps & databases to Azure
- How to whiteboard a data migration strategy
- Tools & methods available to help you migrate your data
 Advanced Azure Data Platform Workload online Workshops
Register to Join us in one of the workshops. *Seats are limited. |
Workshop details:
| Date | Time | |
| Workshop 1 | 23 Sept 2020 – AM | 09:00 – 12:30 |
| Workshop 2 | 29 Sept 2020 – AM | 09:00 – 12:30 |
| Workshop 3 | 29 Sept 2020 – PM | 13:00 – 16:30 |
| Workshop 4 | 30 Sept 2020 – AM | 09:00 – 12:30 |
| Workshop 5 | 30 Sept 2020 – PM | 13:00 – 16:30 |
| Venue: | These workshops will be delivered via Microsoft Teams Meetings, If you don’t own Microsoft Teams and need to download a trial, please Click Here |
Agenda:
| Sessions | Duration | Level |
| 1: Data Migration: Value & Planning | ||
| Data Migration overview, case studies, migration triggers, customer timelines, TCO value | 30 min | 100 |
| Using Data Migration tools & frameworks to assess/build business case for cloud | 30 min | 200 |
| Whiteboarding exercise (assessing environment, destination considerations, etc.) | 30 min | 200 |
| 2: Data Migration: Practical Demonstration | ||
| Introducing Lab process & goals for the afternoon | 15 min | 300 |
| Azure SQL Database Managed Instance | 45 min | 300 |
| Next steps & how to get started | 15 min | 300 |
How do I engage with Ascent?
We encourage you to Contact Us, and we will assist you on your journey to permanently remove your Database Security and Compliance challenges with our DB Shield Service.