Network Associates

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 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.