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
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...
Hybrid Cloud Storage for the Enterprise with Azure StorSimple
09 Mar 2017
Azure StorSimple addresses massive data growth, empowering you to take advantage of economical cloud storage for your inactive data, while keeping your mission-critical data on-premises for the highest levels of performance.
Hybrid Storage combined with Cloud Economics
StorSimple provides a feature-rich, enterprise cloud storage solution. It’s truly hybrid, you decide what data stays on-premises and what data moves to the cloud.
Primary storage solution: Use StorSimple as primary storage for a range of workloads: collaboration, file sharing, databases, virtual machines.
Automated archive: Archive your cold data from on-premises to the cloud-automatically.
Cost-effective backup: Take advantage of automated cloud snapshots and back up data based on software policies without costly backup infrastructures.
Reliable disaster recovery: Get integrated data protection and location-independent disaster recovery, and only recover the data your apps need.
Four reasons why you will Love Azure StorSimple
1. Manage massive data growth
Take advantage of cloud scale to effectively manage data growth with a hybrid storage solution built for the enterprise.
2. Simplify data protection and recovery
Eliminate complex, costly infrastructure and take advantage of on-demand infrastructure and storage that you can manage centrally in the Azure portal.
3. Save up to 60 percent
Reduce your storage costs – from 40 to 60 percent, by automatically tiering inactive or cold data to the cloud.
4. Improve business agility
Achieve greater data protection using Azure’s geographic redundancy.
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How do I engage with Ascent?
We encourage you to Contact Us, and we will assist you on your journey to discover the value that Microsoft Azure StorSimple can add to your organisation.
Also See
Cloud Data Management Solutions with SQL Server 2016
Documentation
- Azure StorSimple Datasheet (225 KB)
- Azure StorSimple 8000 Series Datasheet (642 KB)
- Azure StorSimple Solution Overview (909 KB)