In addition, Ascent's proprietary Navigator platform provides an integrated client dashboard designed to support critical data center infrastructure and facilities. "This services-based acquisition strengthens our leading data center solutions portfolio for our customers," said John Engel, chairman, president and CEO of Wesco, in the press release. "In addition to site operations, Ascent's engineering expertise and professional services further enhance our solutions that span the entire lifecycle of the data center." Bill Geary, executive VP and general manager, Wesco Communications and Security Solutions, said in the press release that Ascent would be "an ideal pairing" with Wesco Data Center Solutions.