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Secure, Scalable, and Optimised: Database Managed Services by DSP

A DSP Database Managed Services goes beyond maintenance and turns database operations into a driver of business performance. Working across all major hyperscalers and database platforms, our ASCEND methodology ensures your critical systems are secure, resilient, and optimised for efficiency. Whether operating on-premises, in the cloud, or with a hybrid model, we deliver measurable outcomes - reducing operational costs by up to 70%, minimising downtime, and aligning your database strategy with your long-term business goals.

Reduce costs, minimise risk, and optimise performance at scale

DSP’s database managed services delivered via our ASCEND framework operate as a strategic partnership, enabling you to streamline operations and enhance performance. We work in partnership with enterprises to deliver resilient, cost-optimised database environments that reduce operational spend by up to 70% while ensuring reliability at scale.

We work across all major cloud platforms and on-premise environments, providing flexible services tailored to your organisation’s needs. Whether acting as an extension of your team, delivering out-of-hours coverage, or taking full ownership of your database estate, our ASCEND approach prioritises proactive monitoring, predictive health checks, and continuous optimisation.

With DSP as your strategic partner, database management becomes a source of stability and efficiency, not a drain on resources. We safeguard performance, cost-effectiveness, and security so your teams can focus on delivering business outcomes with confidence.

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DSP's ASCEND framework

ASCEND redefines the traditional managed service provider relationship. DSP becomes a central business partner focused on delivering value that extends far beyond IT. Support becomes a strategic function—delivering secure, efficient, and future-ready solutions to accelerate your goals and align outcomes with your broader business vision.

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Align IT strategy, AI initiatives, and operational processes directly with overall business goals and digital transformation. Ensure AI investments are purpose-driven and contribute directly to your organisation's strategic objectives.

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Our Customer Satisfaction Score proves we’re a safe pair of hands.

DSP is the only company to be identified as a ‘Rising Star’ in all four quadrants in the latest ISG's Provider Lens™ evaluation for Oracle Cloud and Technology Ecosystem Europe 2024.

"DSP pairs disciplined engineering with AI-centric innovation, integrating OCI workloads across clouds while safeguarding them with ML-powered vulnerability scanning."

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DSP Database Managed Services

Features:

Key outcomes:

  • 24x7x365 performance monitoring & alerting
  • Flexible and reliable support
  • A team of experts with a vast collective knowledge
  • Weekly, monthly or quarterly health checks
  • Hotline support service
  • Management information reporting
  • Dedicated customer support portal
  • Typical reduction in operational costs of up to 70%
  • Continuous maintenance and automated patching
  • Proactive database performance tuning
  • Minimised downtime and greater performance
  • Reduced knowledge loss if an in-house DBA moves on
  • Filled skills gaps in your in-house team
  • Be up to date with the latest technology without needing to invest in training

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