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About Ascent Technology

There is an overall recognition by organisations that substantial bottom line benefits can be gained by focusing on their core business and Co/Outsourcing non-core business processes.

Ascent Technology is carving a growing niche for itself by applying high-level skills and expertise on its clients’ behalf in the Enterprise Data Platform Management arena.

Absolute Data Excellence

Executive Team

Ascent Technology is ISO 27001 Certified

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified

Vendor Relationships

Careers at Ascent Technology

We seek motivated and experienced Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database Administrators and Consultants.

Solutions

Database Management Solutions
Azure Database Solutions

Database Administration and Support Service

Proposed as a fixed monthly cost, this 24/7 service is implemented on a remote basis, to ensure a reliable, robust, and optimally performing Database Environment.

Database System Health Check Service

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.

Database Security and Compliance with DB Shield

Proposed as a fixed monthly cost, this 24/7 service protects Databases on your network with a set of preconfigured defences, and helps you build a custom security policy for your Database Environment.

Migrate your SQL Server(s) to Azure

Bring scalability, flexibility, security, and performance to your SQL Server Database workloads, while reducing the cost of infrastructure, maintenance and support when you deploy on Azure.

Run your MySQL, MariaDB or PostgreSQL Database in Azure

Bring scalability, flexibility, security, and performance to your Open Source Database workloads, while reducing the cost of infrastructure, maintenance and support when you deploy on Azure.

Prepare for SQL Server 2012 End of Support

On July 12, 2022, support for SQL Server 2012 ended. That means the end of regular security updates. Don’t let your infrastructure and applications go unprotected.

Lift and Shift your Oracle Database to Azure

Bring scalability, flexibility, security, and performance to your Oracle workloads, while reducing the cost of infrastructure and Oracle licensing when you deploy on Azure.

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VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS

CLIENT CASE STUDIES

DB Administration, Security and Compliance for First Distribution

31 Jul 2023

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

23 Feb 2022

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

23 Feb 2021

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

01 Jun 2023

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

25 May 2023

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

19 May 2023

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

29 Sep 2022

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

Season’s Greetings from the Ascent Technology Team

15 Dec 2024

Ascent Technology’s clients benefit from Data Platform Modernisation

11 May 2024

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

10 May 2024

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

07 Jan 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...

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