Ascent Data Adds New Clients to Ascent2Cloud, as Cloud Hosting Services Continue to Grow

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Data, Pittsburgh's trusted provider of Cloud Computing, Colocation, Disaster Recovery Solutions and Data Encryption is pleased to announce new additions to its hosted Cloud solution, Ascent2Cloud. Ascent Data's newest Cloud clients include Computalogic, The National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) and StepOne Systems.

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Compared to the traditional approach of purchasing servers and adding IT staff, an increasing number of companies are moving their IT infrastructure to the Cloud.  Cloud services are especially effective for start-ups, small-to-mid size businesses (SMBs) and Software as a Service (SaaS) providers.

Computalogic's MethodOne software application is a fully integrated clinical and financial management system. "Working directly with a senior-level technical team that is familiar with HIPAA regulations was important to me. Our data is confidential. I need to know that my records are protected. We've worked with other Cloud vendors and didn't receive the personal service we receive with Ascent Data," said Keith Jones, CEO at Computalogic.

"Ascent Data's Cloud solution offers regional businesses a scalable, cost-effective option, with the added security of being hosted in a SAS70 Type II data center. Startups, non-profits and SMBs can afford to have local, continuous data protection and availability with Ascent2Cloud," said Steve Shangold, CEO at Ascent Data.

NASP Executive Director, Leslie Wiernik said "NASP's staff office is headquartered in Pittsburgh, however members are from all 50 states, Canada and the UK. Our IT infrastructure is a critical component in our mission to support the education, training and professional development of the NASP membership. We count on Ascent Data to make sure our data is secure and available at all times. Hosting our infrastructure on Ascent2Cloud, along with having Ascent Data manage our IT services, has allowed me to focus on what is important; developing new programs and supporting our members."

StepOne Systems was able to simplify implementation and provide a secure, low-cost infrastructure option by hosting its in-store mobile retail software, StepOne RETAIL, on Ascent2Cloud. "Through Ascent Data, we can deliver software to our clients faster and more effectively, reducing implementation time by up to 75 percent," said Todd Berner, CEO at StepOne Systems.

About Ascent Data
Ascent Data is Pittsburgh's trusted provider for Cloud Computing solutions and Data Center services, including Colocation and Managed Services, Encryption of Data-in-Motion, Remote Digital Data Backup, and Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity solutions.

Customer infrastructure and applications are protected in our secure, resilient, state-of-the-art SAS 70 Type II Certified data center in O'Hara Township, near Pittsburgh, PA. By outsourcing IT infrastructure to Ascent Data, companies can dramatically improve operational efficiencies and reduce business risk, as well as free up human and financial resources to focus on core business objectives. For more information, please contact the Ascent Data sales team by email at [email protected], call 866.866.6100 or visit www.ascentdata.com.

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