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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.

The $96K-$156K Hiding In Your Network

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 […]

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Services Restored

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 […]

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Windows and Android Security Best Practices

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

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Understanding Payment Card Security

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; […]

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Understanding PCI Compliance Validation Portals

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.

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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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