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Every day, we help our clients achieve their goals through digital innovations and by optimizing business processes.

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Every day, we help our clients achieve their goals through digital innovations and by optimizing business operations.

Every day, we help our clients achieve their goals through digital innovations and by optimizing business operations.

Develop Beyond

Simplify government procurement with Ascendum and Sourcewell.

Simplify government procurement with Ascendum and Sourcewell.

Develop Beyond

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Immersive, in-depth case studies designed to captivate.

Immersive, in-depth case studies designed to captivate.

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About us.

Ascendum is a global technology company, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Owned by Vora Ventures, a leading PE company. We are proud to have a world class team made of expertise in the fields of design, digital development and business process optimization. Working seamlessly together, this diversity of skill sets gives us a unique flexibility to tailor the right solutions for an array of business needs.

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Why Develop Beyond?
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It’s our ethos to embrace each day with the drive to make an even more positive impact for our team, our clients and the community than the day before.

It’s what gets us up in the morning, that and a coffee.

Our expertise.

— Design-led Products & Experiences.

— Data, AI, Development & Cloud.

— Strategy & Innovation.

— Microsoft Solutions.

— IT Talent Augmentation.

— Mortgage & Title Services.

— Accounting.

Custom Digital Solutions

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Digital Solutions
Education

Digital tools for classrooms.

Tata Class Edge approached us with a request of designing a comprehensive suite of applications that enhance engagement for both teachers and students, inside and outside of the classroom. The approach increased engagement across teams. The update simplified workflows and improved clarity.
A secure, reliable and anonymous ratings system for any industry or venue. Designed and built by Ascendum.
Digital Solutions
Society

An anonymous venue review platform.

In recent years, there has been a real cultural shift towards reporting or highlighting anything that would have a cause for concern within the public space. This included reporting concerns about practices or policies in the workplace or school environment.
Creating the largest marketplace for facility management services in North America.
Digital Solutions
Retail

A facility services marketplace.

The largest marketplace for facility management services in North America embraced a razor-sharp focus on "business powered by technology. "The global firm needed a proof of concept for a new enterprise data warehouse infrastructure and analytics. It simplified processes and enhanced daily experiences.
We designed an intuitive AI search solution to provide enhanced document discovery capabilities.
Digital Solutions
Media

An AI discovery tool.

ABP, a global consultancy specialising in business process management and AI-powered automation, approached us for support with a client. It simplified processes and enhanced daily experiences. It transformed user expectations and simplified daily tasks. It brought measurable results across teams.
Supporting families through children's growth and rare disorders with expert care.
Digital Solutions
Education

A child health monitoring app.

Client had an issue with current website when it comes to digesting the content and navigating specifically around disorders section. It simplified processes and enhanced daily experiences. It provided better oversight across the entire platform. This improved usability for all users.
Streamline service deployment and management with an app that unifies your compute, network, and storage resources.
Digital Solutions
Enterprise

IT infrastructure management app.

We streamlined cloud service management by delivering a unified platform that automates and orchestrates virtualized resources such as compute, network, and storage. Built with scalability in mind, the solution aligned with broader strategic goals, enhancing operational efficiency.
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Who we work with.

— Fortune 500 healthcare corporations.

— Fortune 1000 retail and e-commerce enterprises.

— Leading manufacturing companies.

— Prominent financial organizations.

— Top entertainment and sports associations.

— Large government and educational institutions.

Proudly recognized.

News

Understanding Microsoft Copilot: A guide for business and IT leaders

Understanding Microsoft Copilot: A guide for business and IT leaders

Ascendum Solutions has been awarded a five-year Sourcewell contract for AI and Digital solution development and support services.

Ascendum awarded Sourcewell contract for AI and Digital Support services.

CEO Growth

The five mindshifts for CEO growth.

AI the Future of Work

AI the future of work and frontier firms

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#AscendumLife.

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American Heart Foundation charity walk 2023
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Our key contacts.

Mahendra Vora Chairman & Managing Director Ascendum

Mahendra Vora

Founder & Managing Director
Kris Nair President & CEO Ascendum

Kris Nair

President & CEO
Uday Kumar EVP Digital Ascendum

Uday Kumar

Executive VP Digital
Mark Olszewski SVP Operations Ascendum

Mark Olszewski

Executive VP Operations
David Porter Senior VP Finance Ascendum

David Porter

Senior VP Finance
Rich Kurz VP Tech Solutions Ascendum

Rich Kurz

VP & GM Microsoft
Chris Ransdell VP Technology Ascendum

Chris Ransdell

VP Technology
Loran Williams VP Talent Ascendum

Loran Williams

VP Digital
Gary Howe VP Design Ascendum Zombies Player and Maverick

Gary Howe

VP Design
Suresh Ramakrishnan SVP Mortgage & Accounting Ascendum

Suresh Ramakrishnan, CMB

SVP Financial Services
Rob Shepherd VP Mortgage & Accounting Ascendum

Rob Shepherd

VP Financial Services
Lynsey Gaca Senior HR Business Partner Ascendum

Lynsey Gaca

Manager, HR Business Partner
Parvathy Therembil VP Corporate HR Ascendum

Parvathy Therembil

VP Corporate HR
Sachin Shah VP Finance & Accounts Ascendum

Sachin Shah

VP Finance & Accounts
Partho Chatterjee VP Business Operations Ascendum

Partho Chatterjee

VP Business Operations
Sandipan Chakraborty Associate VP Sales Ascendum

Sandipan Chakraborty

Associate VP Sales

Our core values.

Vora Ventures, Ascendum’s parent company, is built on five deeply rooted core values. These values define who we are, how we operate every day, what type of employees we look for, and what our clients expect from us.

I. Character.

Practice the highest level of integrity and ethics in everything you do. Remember, you are representing our brand and values.

II. Commitment.

Work hard with intensity and passion, create high standards for yourself. ​​​​​​​Relentless commitment to the success of our clients and decisions makers.

III. Competence.

Work Smart, not just hard. Think of creative solutions to complex problems. Continuously read/learn and improve, along with professional development.

IV. Courage.

Make decisions and stand up for the decisions you make. Willing to have tough conversations when needed, with utmost transparency.

V. Community.

Build a positive culture within your project team and/or our clients. Demonstrate genuine care and empathy for others. Give back, actively organize and/or participate in community service.