Stronger
foundations.
Greater
possibilities.
Technology that moves your business forward.
Expertise that helps your people grow.
Connect.
Protect.
Move forward.
Where technical depth
meets practical thinking.
Complex technology.
Clear direction.
From the network at your core to the skills in your team, we help you take the next step with confidence.
Better connected.
Better prepared.
We bring design, implementation guidance and practical troubleshooting together around your goals.
Tell us what you’re building01Enterprise networking
Build a network that connects your people, sites and applications with a clear path for growth.
- LAN, WAN & wireless
- SD-Access & SD-WAN
- Routing & network troubleshooting
02Cybersecurity
Make security part of the design, from segmentation and access control to firewall policy and secure connectivity.
- Network security & segmentation
- Firewall & VPN design reviews
- Secure access & identity
03Data center & cloud
Connect applications and infrastructure through thoughtful data center and cloud networking design.
- Cisco ACI & VXLAN EVPN
- Data center networking & UCS
- Cloud connectivity & security
04IT consulting & talent
Get technical direction for your next project, or discuss the skills and support your team needs.
- Architecture & design reviews
- Project scoping & technical guidance
- Staff augmentation & outsourcing enquiries
IT skills.
AI confidence.
Keep ascending.
Practical training across Cisco, cloud, firewalls, F5 and cybersecurity, alongside AI learning for individuals and teams. Understand the concepts, work through guided exercises and connect your skills to real scenarios.
Course outlines, level and delivery are agreed around your goals.
Connect concepts.
Build real skills.
Explore every current CCNA and CCNP track, plus practical Cisco ACI, SD-Access and SD-WAN training.
All three current CCNA tracks and all eight current CCNP tracks. Core and concentration topics are agreed with you when planning a course. Certification details ↗
Build cloud
confidence.
Explore cloud platforms through practical foundations, networking and security concepts.
Think securely.
Operate confidently.
Build practical firewall knowledge through guided configuration, policy and troubleshooting exercises.
PCNSE topic coverage refers to the legacy curriculum. The PCNSE exam retired on 31 July 2025. Certification details ↗
Deliver reliably.
Protect every connection.
Build practical BIG-IP skills across traffic management, application security, DNS and access.
GTM is the former name of BIG-IP DNS. Tell us your BIG-IP version and modules so the training can match your environment. Certification details ↗
Understand threats.
Strengthen your defence.
Ethical hacking, penetration testing and defensive security training with practice in authorized lab environments.
CEH Master is a pathway combining CEH and CEH Practical requirements; it is not a separate standalone exam. Certification details ↗
Understand AI.
Put it to work.
Practical AI training for individuals and teams, with the course scope shaped around your learning goals and workplace needs.
Tell us what you want to learn. We’ll discuss the topics, level and delivery format for your AI training.
Less guesswork.
More clarity.
Free network calculators for the everyday work: plan subnets, inspect IPv6, summarize routes and make sense of address space.
Explore all 12 toolsFREE TO USE · NO SIGN-IN · CALCULATIONS STAY IN YOUR BROWSER
A little knowledge.
A new perspective.
Our Cisco ACI Simplified series breaks complex concepts into practical lessons—one clear idea at a time.
THE ASCENT TECHNOLOGIES / CISCO ACI SIMPLIFIED
THE WAY FORWARD IS UP.Deep expertise.
A human approach.
Technology works best when people understand it.
The Ascent Technologies brings together IT consulting, technical services and professional IT and AI training with a simple aim: make complex technology useful, understandable and ready for the next step.
Led by Zahid Yaqoob, a network, data center and security professional and trainer with more than 15 years of IT experience, our approach combines technical depth with clear, practical guidance.
Understand the goal before choosing the technology.
Connect every recommendation to a real need.
Build capability alongside the solution.
Good things start
with understanding.
A clear, collaborative approach—whether you’re improving an environment or developing a skill.
Discover
We start with your goals, challenges and the environment you’re working in.
Define
Together, we shape a practical scope, a learning path or a clear technical direction.
Move forward
Take the next step with focused expertise, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Let’s make
what’s next
happen.
A project in mind? A technical challenge?
A skill you’re ready to build?
Tell us where you want to go.
Before we connect.
Who do you work with?
We welcome enquiries from businesses, training providers, working engineers and individual learners. Tell us about your needs so we can discuss the right scope and approach.
Can training be tailored to our team?
Yes. We can discuss your team’s current skills, technologies and goals to shape a focused workshop or learning path. Topics, delivery format and scope are agreed before the engagement.
Do you offer online and on-site sessions?
Enquire about online learning, one-to-one mentoring and on-site sessions. We’ll discuss location, availability and the best format for your goals.