Jon Stafford

Ascent

We are Ascent. We help organisations connect data and software with the power of the Azure cloud to drive extraordinary outcomes. Ascent is a leading European digital services business, and home to over 480 technology specialists across 5 key European locations (UK, Germany, Portugal, Malta and Bulgaria). Our talented, consultative teams specialise in software engineering (everything from mobile apps to IoT and complex global systems), data engineering, BI, analytics and data science, machine learning and modernisation of legacy applications, data ecosystems and infrastructure platforms. Our customers are ambitious mid-tier and enterprise organisations across a wide range of sectors. From smart homes, space exploration, professional cricket and beer to retail, insurance, pharma, government and logistics - we work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses to transform decision-making, loyalty, revenue generation, productivity, user experience and operational strength. We know we've done our job right when our customers: • Can link their digital strategy clearly to core business objectives • Can rely on their data to make good decisions • See technology as a key part of their competitive profile • Build continuous integration and improvement into their DNA • Use technology to abstract away anything that is not core business • Can create space to prioritise innovation and exploration.