


Using Microsoft’s tools and frameworks, such as BizTalk Server (BTS) and Windows Workflow Foundation (WF), Ascend has enabled system-to-system communication and eliminated disparity among systems across multiple enterprises. “The implementation of Microsoft tools and cloud services allows users to collaborate on the fly within a group. These tools have also been used in federal agencies, especially within the healthcare arena,” explains Brown. Moreover, Ascend has implemented, configured, and developed SharePoint based products for clients in healthcare— enabling them to share documents and information effectively within the business.
With an aim of providing cloud services and maintenance to clients, the company enables customers to focus on their goals by helping them handle the customers’ IT. Ascend also utilizes their data centers to host and test new products from Microsoft and as a “sandbox” for clients to test the company’s Implementations. In addition, the company is keen on deploying mobile applications, with a part of the company’s new infrastructure being used to host and build out mobile productivity applications.The company’s close association with Microsoft has enabled it to provide effective, well-configured and tested solutions to small and large organizations and companies alike.
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The implementation of Microsoft tools and cloud services allows users to collaborate and translate documents on the fly
Founded on the idea of respect for the client and for one’s work, Ascend provides a collegial environment where experts from different areas and backgrounds come together to share knowledge and information to help clients achieve their business goals. Moving forward, Ascend is focused on expanding its service offerings to more commercial clients in California, Chicago, and Asia. “We are now offering mobile application development and testing services to clients in healthcare and financial industries and we are continuing to grow,” said Brown. Working with Microsoft and other vendor products to provide Big Data analytics and business intelligence for companies through SQL Server, IIS, and ASP .NET, Brown believes that the analysis of large data sets is the way forward for many companies monetizing their data.
Company
Ascend Integrated
Headquarters
Bel Air, MD
Management
Michael Brown, Founder
Description
A specialty IT consulting and social media marketing consulting firm—providing fresh approach to system implementation and marketing.