From IT, With Love

Ideas, Insights and Issues Relevant to Your Business

We are your advisor – think of us as your outsourced Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Information technology can be overwhelming, and it’s our intention to help you choose the right solutions, implement them cost effectively, and have them disappear into the background allowing you to focus on your business, not your technology. Our blog articles are written and curated to be relevant to you.

Cybersecurity Technologies Part 2

Learn about four essential software technologies to enhance the cybersecurity of your retail store environment.

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Cybersecurity Technologies Part 1

Cybersecurity isn’t about the brand of equipment it’s about intelligence, consistency, and control. A managed network protects your business.

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Cybersecurity Training

Every employee should receive at least 15 minutes of cybersecurity training each year. Include training in both your New Hire Learning Plan and Annual Learning Plan for all roles.

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Cyber Policies and Accountability

PCI compliance requires two foundational documents: 1) Information Security Policy and 2) Incident Response Plan. This is why they matter.

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Cyber Risk Mitigation

Learn the role cyber insurance plays in mitigating cyber risk.

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Fall Ace Convention

Visit us at the Fall 2025 Ace Convention in Chicago, IL

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Why is Antivirus Protection Important?

Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals due to perceived weaker security defenses.  Malware and ransomware can compromise sensitive customer data, financial records, and even bank accounts.  An effective antivirus solution will detect and block these threats before they infiltrate your computer systems and network thereby preventing data breaches and financial losses.

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Are You Vulnerable to a Cyber Attack?

Many Ace Hardware retailers don’t see themselves as potential victims of a cyber attack. By the statistics, this is simply not true.

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How Do You Manage Technology In A Small Business?

Retail and restaurant small businesses can benefit greatly from outsourcing technology to a Managed Services Provider (MSP)

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What Does The Ace Cyber Attack Mean For You?

Now that Ace has recovered from the attack, can things return to normal for you? This blog post details what YOU should do to prepare.

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