Introducing Datasentinel: Specialist Support For Your Data Platforms - blueAPACHE

2026

We have partnered with DataSentinel to strengthen how our customers manage, secure and optimise their data platforms. DataSentinel is a specialist in database and data platform services across Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and modern analytics environments. Together, we’re helping organisations bring greater control, stability and confidence to the systems that underpin their business.

Why it matters now

Across many organisations, database environments have become increasingly complex to manage.

At the same time, key platforms are approaching critical milestones. SQL Server 2016 reaches end of extended support on 14 July 2026. After this date, organisations will no longer receive security updates, increasing exposure to cyber and compliance risk.

What this partnership delivers

DataSentinel brings a pragmatic, outcome-driven approach focused on real operational impact. Customers benefit from:

With experience across regulated, enterprise and mid-market environments in Australia and New Zealand, DataSentinel provides the depth of expertise required to manage both legacy and modern platforms.

Database and platform health check

To support organisations ahead of SQL Server 2016 end of support, We and DataSentinel are offering a structured Database and Data Platform Health Check. This fixed-scope assessment reviews:

Customers receive clear, prioritised recommendations to identify immediate risks, improve platform resilience and plan next steps with confidence.

Getting started

If your organisation is running SQL Server or managing a mix of on-premise and cloud data platforms, now is the time to assess your environment. A targeted health check provides a practical starting point before any upgrade, consolidation or migration initiative.

Who have you partnered with to strengthen data platform support, and what is this partner's specialty?

We have partnered with DataSentinel, a specialist in database and data platform services across Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and modern analytics environments, to help customers manage, secure and optimise their data platforms.

When was the DataSentinel partnership announcement published?

The article was published on May 21, 2026 and is a 2-minute read, authored by us.

Why is this partnership announcement timely, ?

It's timely because database environments have become increasingly complex, with legacy platforms alongside newer cloud and analytics workloads, skills shortages making specialist capability harder to access, and rising security, compliance and performance expectations. At the same time, SQL Server 2016 reaches end of extended support on 14 July 2026, after which organisations will no longer receive security updates, increasing exposure to cyber and compliance risk.

What benefits does the blueAPACHE-DataSentinel partnership offer customers?

Customers benefit from reduced operational and security risk through proactive monitoring and lifecycle planning, improved reliability and performance of business-critical systems, access to senior, regionally based specialists who complement internal teams, and clear, practical guidance across upgrade, consolidation, modernisation and cloud strategies.

What experience does DataSentinel bring to this partnership?

DataSentinel has experience across regulated, enterprise and mid-market environments in Australia and New Zealand, providing the depth of expertise required to manage both legacy and modern data platforms.

What is the Database and Data Platform Health Check offered as part of this partnership?

It is a fixed-scope assessment offered by us and DataSentinel ahead of SQL Server 2016 end of support, which reviews performance and configuration, security posture, backup and availability, and licence and platform alignment, giving customers clear, prioritised recommendations to identify immediate risks, improve platform resilience and plan next steps.

When does SQL Server 2016 reach end of extended support, and what happens after that date?

SQL Server 2016 reaches end of extended support on 14 July 2026. After this date, organisations will no longer receive security updates, increasing exposure to cyber and compliance risk.

Who should consider getting started with the health check, ?

Organisations running SQL Server or managing a mix of on-premise and cloud data platforms should assess their environment now; a targeted health check provides a practical starting point before any upgrade, consolidation or migration initiative.

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