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...
Microsoft 2015 Technical Boot Camps
01 May 2015
We are thrilled to announce the Microsoft 2015 Technical Boot Camps. This technical event will provide Microsoft customers with technical learning, insight and networking opportunities.
Ascent Technology is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of this event that will provide technical training for Microsoft Partners and Customers, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Naturally, we will also be available afterwards and look forward to continuing the discussion around the covered subjects with you, as well as answering any other questions you may have.
The Microsoft Boot Camps are the premier education and networking events and are for anybody interested in learning, connecting, and exploring a broad set of current and new Microsoft technologies, platforms and services.
Cloud & Enterprise Boot Camp: Cape Town
Due to demand, this year’s Boot Camps will also be run in Cape Town.
The boot camp will comprise of two tracks, namely the Modern Datacenter track covering a wave of Windows Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2 and Azure technologies, to help enterprises progress toward the benefits of Systems Management, Virtualization and Cloud Computing in The Modern Datacenter.
The second track, Data Platforms, will cover a wave of data insight technologies encompassing of core SQL 2014 capabilities, the Analytics Platform System, and cloud technologies including Azure and Power BI, to help enterprises progress toward the benefits of Business Analytics, The Modern Data Warehouse, Big Data and Hybrid Cloud.
| Date: | Tuesday 12 – Wednesday 13 May 2015 |
| Venue: | Crystal Towers Hotel, Century City |
| Cost: | R4 150.00 excl VAT Delegate Registration Fee Package |
Data Platform Boot Camp: Johannesburg
The boot camp will cover a wave of Data insight technologies encompassing of core SQL 2014 capabilities, the Analytics Platform System and cloud technologies including Azure and Power BI, to help enterprises progress toward the benefits of Business Analytics, The Modern Data Warehouse, Big Data and Hybrid Cloud.
The boot camps will not only cover product updates but also provide opportunities for Hands On Labs experience with various solutions.
| Date: | Tuesday 26 – Wednesday 27 May 2015 |
| Venue: | Riverstone Lodge, Muldersdrift |
| Cost: | R4 150.00 excl VAT Delegate Registration Fee Includes conference materials and one nights shared accommodation |
Modern Datacenter Boot Camp: Johannesburg
This boot camp will cover a wave of Windows Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2 and Azure technologies, to help enterprises progress toward the benefits of Systems Management, Virtualization and Cloud Computing in The Modern Datacenter.
The boot camps will not only cover product updates but also provide opportunities for Hands On Labs experience with various solutions.
| Date: | Thursday 28 – Friday 29 May 2015 |
| Venue: | Riverstone Lodge, Muldersdrift |
| Cost: | R4 150.00 excl VAT Delegate Registration Fee Includes conference materials and one nights shared accommodation |