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...
SQL Server 2016, Windows Server 2016 and Systems Centre 2016 Launch
06 Mar 2016
Ascent Technology is thrilled to be one of the Platinum Sponsors for the Microsoft Empower Cloud and Enterprise launch event on 6 April 2016 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand.
Technology is one of the major driving forces behind the evolution of how business gets done as well as how organisations of all sizes transform themselves into digital businesses. In an era of digital disruption, technology is the answer to how your business can thrive and not just survive.
At this full day South African launch event you can expect to hear announcements on Microsoft’s intelligent cloud products such as SQL Server 2016, Windows Server 2016 and Systems Centre 2016. The event will cover exciting topics such as the Internet of Things and Predictive Analytics and how it is transforming industries.
Guest speakers include, amongst others:
Data scientist and thought leader Rafal Lucawiecki – will unpack how to make Advanced Analytics easy and useful, look for valuable patterns in data and build Business Intelligence. Rafal has been a popular speaker at major IT conferences since 1998, and has shared keynote platforms with Bill Gates and Neil Armstrong. A natural educator, he explains how ‘if digital is the new economy, data is the new currency’.Partner and Chief Economist at KPMG, Lullu Krugel – she has acted as an advisor and project manager for a range of private and public sector clients wanting to invest in South Africa, but also in the rest of the African continent.
Join us for a full day of Empowering your Business and Empowering YOU!
| Time | Topic | Speaker |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration | |
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Introduction and Welcome Microsoft South Africa Chief Innovation Officer |
Clifford De Wit |
| 09:10 – 09:20 | Market Trends First Technology Executive |
Executive |
| 09:20 – 10:05 | SQL Server 2016 Empowering you To Do More Global Data Scientist Leader, Project Botticelli Ltd |
Rafal Lukawiecki |
| 10:05 – 10:50 | Modernise your Datacentre Platform with Windows Server 2016 and the Microsoft Azure Stack | Anant Sundaram |
| 10:50 – 11:20 | Tea | |
| 11:20 – 12:05 |
Opportunities and challenges with South African economic conditions and what lies ahead Chief Economist, KPMG What to consider when selecting a Business Partner for Technology Compete Lead, Microsoft South Africa |
Lullu Krugel and Riedwaan Bassadien |
| 12:05 – 12:50 | Is Advanced Analytics empowering your business innovation? Global Data Scientist Leader, Project Botticelli Ltd |
Rafal Lukawiecki |
| 12:55 – 14:20 | Lunch | |
| 14:20 – 15:20 |
Customer Showcase Session: Microsoft South Africa Solutions Team Unit Lead hosts Microsoft Partners: First Technology Enterprise Data Solutions and their customers |
Rory Headon-Weeks |
| 15:20 – 16:05 | Modern Management for your Hybrid Cloud with Operations Management Suite and System Center 2016 | Anant Sundaram |
| 16:10 – 16:20 | Close Microsoft South Africa Chief Innovation Officer |
Clifford De Wit |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Cocktail Event | All |