XTIUM Expands Managed Services Portfolio Through Ascent Solutions Partnership
The companies’ combined managed SOC services expertise helps enterprises reduce risk, optimize Microsoft security investments, and scale protection faster.
NEW YORK – XTIUM, an AI enabled global managed services provider delivering secure digital workplaces, managed security, cloud, network, and unified communications, today announced a strategic relationship with Ascent Solutions, a leading cybersecurity consultancy and Microsoft Security partner. The partnership expands XTIUM’s managed services and security portfolio with additional enterprise-grade SOC services and rapid adoption of Microsoft’s security technology stack.
Through this relationship, XTIUM will resell and integrate Ascent’s security solutions, delivering parallel 24x7 managed SOC operations, and accelerated deployment of Microsoft security platforms for mid-market through Fortune 1,000 organizations across industries.
The joint offering combines XTIUM’s strength in managed services, including Managed Network Services (MNS), Desktop as a Service (DaaS), and Managed AI Services with Ascent’s deep practitioner-led expertise in Microsoft security. XTIUM is focused on bringing AI-driven capabilities into every part of the managed services experience.
Together, the companies deliver an AI enabled always-on managed SOC, continuous threat exposure management, and rapid adoption of Microsoft Defender, Entra, Intune, Purview, and Sentinel—helping organizations reduce risk, streamline operations, and maximize existing Microsoft investments without adding internal headcount.
“XTIUM has built a strong reputation for delivering managed services that enterprises trust, from managed networks and DaaS to enterprise service desk operations,” said Steve Thompson, Senior Vice President of Channel, Ascent Solutions.” By pairing that operational excellence with Ascent’s Microsoft security expertise, we are enabling customers to turn powerful Microsoft technologies into real-world protection and measurable risk reduction.”
“Ascent brings unmatched depth in Microsoft security architecture, deployment, and optimization,” said Curtis Gaska, Vice President of Channel Sales, XTIUM. “This relationship allows XTIUM to accelerate adoption of Microsoft’s security platforms while delivering them through a fully managed model that aligns technology, people, and outcomes for our customers.”
Ascent delivers advanced capabilities to XTIUM’s AI enabled managed services portfolio. These capabilities apply AI-driven threat intelligence, detection engineering, and automation across security operations to reduce noise, prioritize high-value signals, and accelerate response. Delivered through XTIUM’s managed model, these AI-enabled services help organizations operationalize Microsoft security technologies faster, improve outcomes without adding headcount, and ensure AIis applied responsibly as part of day-to-day enterprise operations.
By aligning managed operations with Microsoft-native security platforms, XTIUM and Ascent enable customers to modernize security faster, lower licensing and operational costs, and improve visibility across hybrid and cloud environments.
The relationship is designed to meet organizations where they are—whether replacing legacy MDR solutions, operationalizing Zero Trust, or scaling security maturity with measurable business outcomes.
About XTIUM
XTIUM provides a modern full-stack security-first approach to managed IT combining DaaS, digital workplace, managed network & service desk, UCaaS/CCaaS, cloud infrastructure, DR, and managed security. With XTIUM Cloud Manager (DEX + AI), customers gain measurably improved end-user experiences and predictable costs, with one accountable partner, end-to-end. Learn more at xtium.com and connect on LinkedIn.
About Ascent Solutions
Ascent is the cybersecurity consulting firm to optimize your Microsoft security investments. The firm is founded on Microsoft practitioner expertise and the ability to meet clients where they are, regardless of size or maturity. Our consultants share a determination to secure and manage entire ecosystems, ensuring safety from current and emerging threats. Ascent won Microsoft's 2024 Security Customer Champion award, a Microsoft Intelligent Security Association award for 2023, and a U.S. Partner of the Year award for 2023. For more information, visit www.meetascent.com.
Media Contacts
Sean Stavast
Ascent Solutions Inc.
sean.stavast@meetascent.com
Eric Stockton
XTIUM
eric.stockton@xtium.com
