Network Associates

Network Associates Network Associates is a diversified information technology company...we'll take care of the technology, you take care of your business!

Specialising in Sage Consulting, Cybersecurity, Cloud Hosting, and IT Support, our dedicated team of experts is here to empower your business with innovative solutions and unparalleled support.

Payroll is one of the most critical, and most sensitive, processes in any business. Get it wrong and you're dealing with...
16/06/2026

Payroll is one of the most critical, and most sensitive, processes in any business. Get it wrong and you're dealing with unhappy employees, SARS penalties, and regulatory headaches that no business owner has time for.

Here's what it does for your business:

✅ Full South African tax compliance, covering PAYE, UIF, SDL, and IRP5 submissions are handled accurately and updated automatically when SARS regulations change
✅ Employee self-service, where staff can access payslips and leave information directly, reducing admin queries
✅ Flexible payroll processing, handling weekly, fortnightly, and monthly pay runs across different employee types
✅ Leave management, track and manage all leave types with ease
✅ Comprehensive reporting, with detailed payroll reports that give you full visibility and audit trails
✅ Integration with Sage accounting products, connecting your payroll data directly to your financial records

One of the biggest challenges businesses face with payroll software isn't the software itself...it's getting the setup right from the start. A misconfigured payroll can create cascading compliance issues that are painful to unwind.

That's why at Network Associates, every Sage Pastel Payroll implementation includes proper onboarding, configuration for your specific payroll structure, and ongoing support from our certified Sage specialists.

Your team gets paid correctly, on time, every time.

📲 0861 332 344 💻 [email protected] 📍 204 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha.

The 3-2-1 backup rule is one of the most widely recommended data protection strategies in IT. Yet most organisations are...
10/06/2026

The 3-2-1 backup rule is one of the most widely recommended data protection strategies in IT. Yet most organisations are only partially implementing it...or not at all.

So what is it?

📌 3 copies of your data
📌 2 different storage types (e.g., local drive + cloud)
📌 1 copy stored offsite

It sounds straightforward. But here's where businesses fall short:

❌ They back up to a single external drive that sits next to the server, which means a fire, flood, or theft wipes out both
❌ They rely on a single cloud solution without any local backup, which doesn't help when they need a fast on-site recovery
❌ They haven't tested their backups in months, or ever, and don't actually know if the data is recoverable

This last point is more common than you'd think. A backup that hasn't been verified is little more than a false sense of security.

Our approach at Network Associates is to implement hybrid backup strategies that combine local and cloud-based storage, set up automated scheduling so nothing gets missed, and run regular data integrity checks to make sure your backups are genuinely recoverable, not just sitting there looking like they are.

The worst time to find out your backup doesn't work is when you actually need it.

Let us help you build a backup strategy that holds up when it matters most.

📲 0861 332 344 💻 [email protected] 📍 204 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha.

If messy spreadsheets are slowing you down but you don't want the massive price tag of corporate software, Sage 200 Evol...
08/06/2026

If messy spreadsheets are slowing you down but you don't want the massive price tag of corporate software, Sage 200 Evolution bridges the gap perfectly 👨‍💻

This powerful solution is designed for medium to larger businesses that need more than just basic bookkeeping. It brings together financial management, inventory control, job costing, and reporting in one integrated platform, giving your team a real-time view of your business at all times.

What makes Sage 200 Evolution stand out?

✅ Advanced inventory and warehouse management - know exactly what you have, where it is, and what it's worth
✅ Detailed job costing, track project profitability with precision
✅ Customisable reporting, get the insights that actually matter to your business
✅ Role-based access control, where the right people see the right information
✅ Scalable architecture, grows with your business without needing a complete system overhaul

At Network Associates, we don't just hand you the software and walk away. We configure it around your business processes, handle the onboarding and training, and provide proactive after-sale support so your team gets the full value of the investment.

If your current system is creating more admin than it solves, it might be time for a conversation.📲 0861 332 344 💻 [email protected] 📍 204 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha.

Let's be honest...most businesses only think about backups after something goes wrong ❌ A ransomware attack locks your ...
05/06/2026

Let's be honest...most businesses only think about backups after something goes wrong ❌

A ransomware attack locks your files. A power surge fries your hard drive. An employee accidentally deletes a critical folder. And suddenly, years of work, client records, and financial data are gone.

The uncomfortable truth? Research consistently shows that a large percentage of small and medium businesses never fully recover from a major data loss event. For some, it's the end of the road entirely.

At Network Associates, we see this as completely preventable👏

Our Local & Cloud Backup solution is built around one idea: your data should always have a safe home, no matter what happens (or who happens).

Here's what that looks like in practice:

✅ Automated, scheduled backups, running quietly in the background without any manual effort from your team
✅ Encrypted storage, your data is secured both locally and in the cloud
✅ Multiple recovery points, restore to exactly where you were, whether that's yesterday or last month
✅ Hybrid backup strategy, combining on-site and cloud-based protection for a complete safety net

We work with businesses, providing both remote and on-site support. We're a team that genuinely cares about your business continuity.

Because a backup isn't just an IT checkbox. It's the difference between a bad day and a business disaster.

📲 0861 332 344 💻 [email protected] 📍 204 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha.

Most businesses are running their stock, payroll, and finances on systems that don't speak to each other. That gap costs...
03/06/2026

Most businesses are running their stock, payroll, and finances on systems that don't speak to each other. That gap costs time, money, and bad decisions 📈

When your inventory doesn't connect to your financials, you're working off guesswork. When your payroll sits separately from your accounts, reconciliation becomes a manual nightmare. Sage brings everything into one connected picture, so the numbers are accurate, current, and in one place.

We help you implement the right solution for your scale:

✅ Sage 50c Pastel: Organise stock and sales with a trusted desktop solution built for South African SMEs
✅ Sage 200 Evolution: Robust operational frameworks with advanced inventory, job costing, and multi-company support
✅ Sage Payroll: Simple, compliant monthly runs with automatic SARS updates and full IRP5 processing
✅ Sage Accounting: Real-time financial health from any device, with live bank feeds and VAT compliance built in
✅ Sage Intacct: Deep insights for scaling businesses that need multi-dimensional reporting and entity consolidation

Chat with our team at our new office to get your systems synced 📍 204 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha. 📲 0861 332 344 💻 [email protected]

Your business is leaking money...you just haven't spotted it yet 🧐When your accounting and payroll systems aren't runnin...
28/05/2026

Your business is leaking money...you just haven't spotted it yet 🧐

When your accounting and payroll systems aren't running optimally, you lose money through admin bottlenecks, manual workarounds, and compliance risks.

The worst part? These inefficiencies happen so slowly that they simply become your normal. It doesn’t have to be 🙅

Let’s spend 15 minutes looking under the hood of your processes. No high-pressure sales pitch, just a straightforward, complimentary look at how Sage Accounting & Payroll can plug the gaps and get your business running smoothly.

Book your complimentary 15-minute chat here: www.networkassociates.co.za/contact-us/

📲 0861 332 344 💻 [email protected] 📍 204 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha.

A ransomware attack can cost your business R1,000 every single minute. How fast would your current IT team stop the blee...
27/05/2026

A ransomware attack can cost your business R1,000 every single minute. How fast would your current IT team stop the bleeding? 🫣

Network Associates proactively monitors and maintains your systems to stop critical issues before they impact your revenue. We provide:

✔️24/7 Proactive Monitoring: Catching vulnerabilities before hackers do.
✔️Secure Backup Solutions: Ensuring your data is safely mirrored and instantly accessible.
✔️Rapid Disaster Recovery: Minimising downtime & getting you back online fast if an attack occurs.

Don't wait for a crisis to secure your network. Get your infrastructure sorted with our IT Support team today. 📲 0861 332 344 💻 [email protected] 📍 204 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha.

Still emailing files back and forth? Microsoft 365 is more than Word and Excel. It's a full productivity suite that keep...
21/05/2026

Still emailing files back and forth? Microsoft 365 is more than Word and Excel. It's a full productivity suite that keeps your team connected, whether they're in the office, at home, or on the road.

Here's what it brings to your business:

📧 Outlook: Professional email with your own domain
💬 Microsoft Teams: Chat, video calls, and file sharing, all in one place
☁️ OneDrive & SharePoint: Secure cloud storage your whole team can access, anywhere
📝 Word, Excel, PowerPoint: The tools you know, always up to date
🔒 Built-in Storage: Enterprise-grade storage for your sensitive data

Pay only for what you use and scale as you grow. We handle the setup and migration, no downtime required.

📲 0861 332 344
💻 [email protected]
📍 204 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha.

Is your software holding back your growth? From managing stock in Sage 50c Pastel to the advanced financial insights of ...
19/05/2026

Is your software holding back your growth? From managing stock in Sage 50c Pastel to the advanced financial insights of Sage Intacct, we ensure your tools scale with your ambitions 🚀

Our Sage Accounting Consultants help you find the right fit to improve operational control and keep your reporting SARS-compliant. Partner with us to ensure your business infrastructure is ready for the future 📈

Get in touch for a complimentary consultation:

📲 0861 332 344
💻 [email protected]
📍 204 Cape Road, Mill Park, Gqeberha.

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Port Elizabeth
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Tuesday 07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 17:00
Thursday 07:30 - 17:00
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