--- title: New features, upcoming releases & more | Ascertia Blog | Sam Crook (2) description: From product updates to the latest news and case studies, the Ascertia blog has everything you need to stay on top of all the industry developments. (2) --- # [![](https://blog.ascertia.com/hubfs/asc-blog-logo.png) Blog](https://blog.ascertia.com/) New features, upcoming releases & everything else you need to know [Contact Us](https://www.ascertia.com/company/contact-us/) ## Sam Crook ![](https://blog.ascertia.com/hubfs/Sam%20Crook%20Headshot%202023.png) ### Recent Posts ## [Ascertia Partner Event London: Creating a strong network for the future](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-partner-event-london-creating-a-strong-network-for-the-future) Posted by [Sam Crook](https://blog.ascertia.com/author/sam-crook) on Apr 8, 2019, 12:22:39 PM [![](https://blog.ascertia.com/hubfs/ASCERTIA-081-1.jpeg)](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-partner-event-london-creating-a-strong-network-for-the-future) [Partners](https://www.ascertia.com/company/partners/) are critical to our continued success and our network stretches extensively across the world, with over 100 local partners based everywhere from Chile to Singapore. [Read More](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-partner-event-london-creating-a-strong-network-for-the-future) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-partner-event-london-creating-a-strong-network-for-the-future#comments-listing) ## [Ascertia expands relationship with Entrust](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-expands-relationship-with-entrust-datacard-for-digital-signature-ocsp-scvp-and-tsa-servers) Posted by [Sam Crook](https://blog.ascertia.com/author/sam-crook) on Jan 10, 2019, 3:41:16 PM We are pleased to announce that we have signed a global distribution agreement with Entrust Datacard, a leading provider of trusted identity and secure issuance technology solutions. The agreement cements a long-standing relationship between Ascertia and Entrust Datacard after winning numerous business deals together worldwide. The global agreement covers Ascertia's ADSS Server and includes the server modules for [digital signing](https://www.ascertia.com/products/adss-signing-server/), [OCSP validation](https://www.ascertia.com/products/adss-ocsp-server/), [SCVP validation](https://www.ascertia.com/products/adss-scvp-server/) and [timestamping](https://www.ascertia.com/products/adss-tsa-server/). [Read More](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-expands-relationship-with-entrust-datacard-for-digital-signature-ocsp-scvp-and-tsa-servers) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-expands-relationship-with-entrust-datacard-for-digital-signature-ocsp-scvp-and-tsa-servers#comments-listing) ## [What does Forrester’s eSignature report tell us?](https://blog.ascertia.com/what-does-forresters-e-signature-report-tell-us) Posted by [Sam Crook](https://blog.ascertia.com/author/sam-crook) on Feb 12, 2018, 10:17:37 AM [![](https://blog.ascertia.com/hubfs/Forresters-e-Signature-Report-Blog.jpg)](https://blog.ascertia.com/what-does-forresters-e-signature-report-tell-us) A recent [Forrester report](https://www.forrester.com/report/The+State+Of+ESignature+Implementation/-/E-RES137344) outlined several interesting trends. First, the adoption of eSignatures within businesses continues to grow steadily throughout the world. In Europe, enterprises are engaging with eSignature providers for a broader set of digital services than their US counterparts. [Read More](https://blog.ascertia.com/what-does-forresters-e-signature-report-tell-us) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ascertia.com/what-does-forresters-e-signature-report-tell-us#comments-listing) ## [Ascertia highly commended at the 2017 UK industry Awards](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-highly-commended-at-uk-industry-awards-2017) Posted by [Sam Crook](https://blog.ascertia.com/author/sam-crook) on Dec 18, 2017, 8:43:08 AM [![](https://blog.ascertia.com/hubfs/2017-UK-IT-Industry-Award-Highly-Commended.jpg)](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-highly-commended-at-uk-industry-awards-2017) We’re pleased to announce that Ascertia has been ‘Highly Commended’ at [this year’s UK IT Industry Awards](http://www.ukitindustryawards.co.uk/static/winners-2017) in the Cloud Innovation Provider of the Year category! [Read More](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-highly-commended-at-uk-industry-awards-2017) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ascertia.com/ascertia-highly-commended-at-uk-industry-awards-2017#comments-listing) ## [Are you compliant with the EU VAT Directive?](https://blog.ascertia.com/are-you-compliant-with-the-eu-vat-directive) Posted by [Sam Crook](https://blog.ascertia.com/author/sam-crook) on Nov 14, 2017, 7:18:29 AM [![](https://blog.ascertia.com/hubfs/EU%20VAT%20Directives.jpg)](https://blog.ascertia.com/are-you-compliant-with-the-eu-vat-directive) Is your business compliant with the EU VAT Directive? Companies trading within the EU must comply with countless regulations every day, including directives specifically relating to VAT and electronic invoicing. [Read More](https://blog.ascertia.com/are-you-compliant-with-the-eu-vat-directive) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ascertia.com/are-you-compliant-with-the-eu-vat-directive#comments-listing) ## [Moving to the cloud: Benefits and concerns](https://blog.ascertia.com/moving-to-the-cloud-benefits-and-concerns) Posted by [Sam Crook](https://blog.ascertia.com/author/sam-crook) on Jun 8, 2016, 12:25:43 PM [![](https://blog.ascertia.com/hubfs/blog-migration/dreamstime_m_29209558_1024.jpg)](https://blog.ascertia.com/moving-to-the-cloud-benefits-and-concerns) More and more global businesses are moving to the cloud. A recent [survey](http://www.networkworld.com/article/3056651/cloud-computing/almost-all-of-it-budgets-will-soon-be-dedicated-to-cloud-intel-study-finds.html) by Intel revealed, that in the next 16 months, 80% of IT budgets will be invested in cloud technology. Considering the many benefits, it is no surprise companies are considering cloud-based infrastructures. [Read More](https://blog.ascertia.com/moving-to-the-cloud-benefits-and-concerns) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ascertia.com/moving-to-the-cloud-benefits-and-concerns#comments-listing) ## [The evolution of signatures: From wax seal to eSignatures](https://blog.ascertia.com/the-evolution-of-the-signature-from-wax-seal-to-e-signature) Posted by [Sam Crook](https://blog.ascertia.com/author/sam-crook) on Dec 11, 2015, 7:12:42 AM [![](https://blog.ascertia.com/hubfs/blog-migration/eIDAS-Implementing_Corporate_eSeals-.jpg)](https://blog.ascertia.com/the-evolution-of-the-signature-from-wax-seal-to-e-signature) Important documents are signed all the time: wills, contracts, government documents, the list is endless. The person’s signature identifies the signer, but also authorises the document by proving that they agreed to the terms stated. 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