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Technology is evolving faster than ever, and businesses are constantly being asked to make decisions in environments filled with noise, complexity, and change.

At Ascent, our research initiatives are built to bring clarity to that landscape. Through Technology Landscape reports and industry-focused research across verticals and business functions, we study how technology is shaping the way organisations operate, compete, and grow.

Our work explores the intersection of technology and business – from process automation and ERP adoption to cloud infrastructure, AI, digital transformation, and emerging operating models. The goal is simple: to help business leaders understand not just what is changing, but what truly matters.

Because meaningful technology decisions begin with informed perspective.

Operational Intelligence through Computer Vision

As organizations continue to invest in automation, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making, the ability to derive actionable intelligence from video streams is becoming increasingly important. This report examines the technology landscape for computer vision-based industrial monitoring, evaluates alternative implementation approaches, and outlines a recommended framework that balances accuracy, scalability, operational complexity, and total cost of ownership.Full report »

Operational Intelligence through Computer Vision

As organizations continue to invest in automation, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making, the ability to derive actionable intelligence from video streams is becoming increasingly important. This report examines the technology landscape for computer vision-based industrial monitoring, evaluates alternative implementation approaches, and outlines a recommended framework that balances accuracy, scalability, operational complexity, and total cost of ownership.Full report »

India’s Strategic Data Infrastructure

As nations increasingly view digital infrastructure as a strategic asset, sovereign data storage, AI compute capacity, and secure international connectivity are emerging as critical geopolitical priorities. The proposed India-UAE data embassy partnership reflects this global shift and positions India as a potential hub for sovereign data hosting and advanced digital infrastructure. This report examines the concept of data embassies, India’s evolving connectivity ecosystem, and the potential implications for cloud infrastructure demand, data storage economics, and businesses operating in India.Full report »

India’s Strategic Data Infrastructure

As nations increasingly view digital infrastructure as a strategic asset, sovereign data storage, AI compute capacity, and secure international connectivity are emerging as critical geopolitical priorities. The proposed India-UAE data embassy partnership reflects this global shift and positions India as a potential hub for sovereign data hosting and advanced digital infrastructure. This report examines the concept of data embassies, India’s evolving connectivity ecosystem, and the potential implications for cloud infrastructure demand, data storage economics, and businesses operating in India.Full report »