WHERE IT ALL STARTED
IT ALL STARTED WITH WARREN CHAPMAN
In 1999, Warren left big tech to build something better – an IT services business where qualified advice, no-pressure support, and great service came first.
Frustrated by the sales-driven culture of the industry, Warren created NetEffects as a business that would grow by reputation, not quotas.
Back then, Microsoft didn’t even have a proper enterprise network stack. The internet ran on 64k ISDN links. And security meant renewing antivirus once a year.
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Today, the challenges are bigger – and the risks are higher. Multi-cloud environments, global workforces, and cybersecurity threats that move faster than ever.
NetEffects has grown stronger every year, guiding businesses through change, and delivering the kind of IT support that never goes out of style.
While technology has evolved, the NetEffects purpose has remained.
The Neteffects Journey
Founded on Principles
In 1999, Warren Chapman left big tech to build something better. The goal: technical excellence, no pushy sales, and service that speaks for itself.
Early Growth Through Referrals
While competitors chase leads, NetEffects quietly grows through reputation and word of mouth. Engineers, not account managers, lead client conversations.
Staying Ahead of the Curve
Virtualisation takes off. NetEffects helps clients transition to smarter, more flexible infrastructure – setting the stage for hybrid and cloud environments.
Long-Term Leaders Step Up
Sacha Van Zyl and Luke Cannon move into operational leadership roles, driving new energy into the business while holding true to its original values.
100% Growth Over 5 Years
Now supporting multicloud environments, global workforces and advanced security stacks, NetEffects celebrates 26 years – and its strongest chapter yet.
Built for What's Next
No one knows exactly what the next wave of tech will bring – but one thing’s certain: we’ll be ready. Whether it’s AI integration, evolving security threats, or the next shift in workplace tech, NetEffects continues to do what we’ve always done – adapt, support, and guide our clients through it all.
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What we believe in
SERVICE
OVER EVERYTHING
We prioritise relationships, responsiveness and reliability – the things that actually keep businesses moving.
QUALIFIED PEOPLE,
NOT SALESPEOPLE
Our team is built around engineers and tech specialists who speak business – not sales reps chasing targets.
REPUTATION-LED
GROWTH
For 26 years, our growth has come from referrals, not pushy contracts.
case studies
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: How NetEffects Future-Proofed SEE Group’s IT
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL Ezri Jaquiery – Business Systems Manager, SEE Group I would highly recommend NetEffects to any company looking to grow and future
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