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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.

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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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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Email Attacks Are On The Rise

In 2022, 84% of organizations faced at least one successful phishing attack. 64% of organizations were infected by ransomware!

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Does the FCC’s Recent Ban Impact Your Surveillance System?

In November of this year, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a ban on the import and sale of new technologies from the following Chinese telecommunications and surveillance firms: Huawei Technology CompanyZTE CorporationHytera Communications […]

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The Importance of Endpoint Protection

An “endpoint” is today’s buzzword for any device connected to a network, such as a computer or virtual machine (PC, Mac or Linux) as well as Android and Apple iOS mobile devices.  Your endpoints are […]

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Protecting Against Organized Retail Crime

Organized Retail Crime (ORC) has increased 60% since 2015 according to the National Retail Federation.  More than 70% of retailers reported an increase in ORC in 2021.  The COVID-19 pandemic created the perfect storm because it closed many […]

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Protecting your Retail Business From Cyber Threats

The cost of business interruption for retailers due to ransomware, malware or other hacks into your systems can be significant:  1) Tens of thousands of dollars of lost revenue and gross margin per day.  2) Damage to […]

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