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Microsoft Solutions for State & Local Government

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Optimize. Modernize. Integrate. Secure

At Ascent Innovations, we help public sector agencies modernize with clarity and confidence. From financial systems, specialized operational systems, citizen service portals, vendor-managed SaaS portals, our Microsoft-powered solutions bring together your people, processes, and data so you can focus on your mission of serving your community rather than the challenges of legacy systems limitations and reconciling or connecting information from discrete systems for a comprehensive reporting and analysis.

Practical Innovation

We focus on practical innovation, solutions that improve how work gets done without unnecessary complexity. Our approach avoids over-engineering, so projects stay on track, goals are met, and your team can confidently adopt the new system. By delivering a strong foundation first, we create room for future enhancements, whether that’s automation, AI, or advanced workflows, without overwhelming the organization from the start.

A Microsoft and Security Provider You Can Trust​

As a Microsoft Certified Cloud Solution Provider and Top 100 Managed Security Provider, Ascent primes state and local government projects with a clear mission: optimize, modernize, and secure public sector operations. We bring deep expertise across the Microsoft stack, from ERP and analytics to cloud security and compliance. What sets us apart is not only our technical expertise but also our knowledge of the functional complexities of finance and operations in state and local governments. Our approach ensures the solution aligns with your strategic goals and modernizes your day-to-day planning and delivery of services.

Public Sector Results That Speak for Themselves

Ascent has successfully delivered Microsoft solutions for a wide range of public sector functions, including:

Treasury and financial administration

Public safety and consumer protection

Transit and transportation

Grants, claims, and contract management

Our solutions are built to deliver on your goals to empower your state agency for many years to come.

Microsoft Solutions We Deliver

We tailor Microsoft’s powerful stack to meet the needs of public agencies and their stakeholders:

Dynamics 365

Finance | Supply Chain | Business Central | Customer Engagement

Power Platform

Power BI | Power Apps | Power Automate | Power Pages

Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365 for Government

Government-grade cloud, security, and compliance

Government-Focused Accelerators

Our team has developed frameworks and tools specifically for state and local government:

  • Budget, claims, and payment tracking workflows
  • Secure public portals for restitution and service access
  • Grant and contract lifecycle management
  • Dashboards for board reporting, transparency, and audits
  • Pre-built templates and connectors for faster, lower-risk integration
  • Security and compliance alignment with Microsoft’s government cloud

Integration Specialists for Partner-Led Projects

When partnering with prime vendors, Ascent is often brought in as the go-to integration team, bridging legacy systems within the value chain with new platforms and solutions. Partners trust us to deliver clean, reliable, secure integrations that unlock the full value of modern solutions.

We’ve delivered hundreds of successful integrations across:

ERP, grants, and claims systems

Public portals and citizen services

Licensing and revenue systems

Federal/state reporting

Time, payroll, HR, and asset management platforms
Banking for Treasury operations

Document management

Whether we’re leading or supporting, our integration expertise and business-first mindset consistently exceed customer expectations

Change Management and Training That Builds Real-World Capability

We embed training and adoption directly into implementation. Our sprint-based approach builds confidence over months rather than days, develops internal experts, and ensures long-term success. We don’t just hand over a system. We empower your team to run and evolve it as needed.

Why Government Agencies and Partners Choose Ascent​

  • Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider, since 2009
  • Top 100 Managed Security Provider
  • Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in the U.S.
  • Certified Minority- and Woman-Owned Business (MWBE)
  • 215+ ERP projects and hundreds of integrations delivered
  • Sought-after integration specialist for partner-led projects
  • A proven record of combining business insight with technical execution to drive outcomes

A Legacy of Integration & Innovation

Over 17 years, Ascent has delivered mission-critical integrations for government agencies and partner firms alike. From banking and revenue systems to grants, transportation, and regulatory reporting, we help modernize systems while ensuring everything that needs to be connected is. We’ve also developed Microsoft Marketplace apps for DocuSign®, FedEx, and UPS—with more on the way. When agencies and partners need integration that works the first time, they call Ascent.

Let's Talk.

If you’re reading this, we’ve likely submitted a proposal for your consideration, or you need a partner with experience to help you win and deliver on a bid. The best way to get to know us is through conversation, where our 16+ years of government experience, integration expertise, and commitment to customer success truly come to light.

We invite you to contact us to clarify our approach, explore ideas, or meet our leadership team. If you are passionate about modernizing state agencies, let’s talk.

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