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Most Ace stores didn’t set out to build a “hodge-podge” of technology. It happened one vendor, one quick fix, and one workaround at a time, until the network holding it all together became the thing […]

Friday, September 18, 2026, 9:30pm Mountain Time: All DilSe.IT hosted services have been restored. Intermittent interruptions in service today were the result of issues at one of our upstream data center service providers. These interruptions […]

Your Ace store’s PCI compliance status depends on how your Epicor Eagle system is configured.

A few questions we hear from small business owners constantly: how complex do my passwords need to be? Which of my passwords actually need to change periodically? And, which ones need multi-factor authentication (MFA) turned […]

Passwords written in a notebook or saved in a browser are not safe. A password vault application designed for teams enables collaboration, strong passwords, and multi-factor authentication all at once.

Many small businesses use personal Gmail, Hotmail, and Yahoo email for business purposes. Here is exactly why that puts your business at risk.

Windows and Android security best practices tailored specifically for Ace Hardware retailers are a crucial component of cybersecurity.

Every day, customers trust your Ace Hardware store with something deeply personal — their payment card information.  That trust is earned one transaction at a time, and protecting it is not just a compliance requirement; […]

PCI Compliance Validation Portals assist with the self-assessment questionnaire and network scans but they don’t secure networks or fix POS or Windows issues.

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