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 Windows Passwords?
One of the things we find among the Ace clients we serve is many computers not secured by passwords. We realize this is often a trade-off between customer service and security. However, it is potentially a dangerous trade-off that can be mitigated with some simple steps.
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Epicor Eagle Upgrades Made Simple
We’ll handle your Eagle upgrade in an efficient, coordinated manner, so you can have all the added benefits with none of the headaches.
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Leveraging Your Zebra Handhelds to Respond to Acehardware.com Orders
Zebra handheld devices can be configured to improve an Ace store’s responsiveness to their local customers’ Acehardware.com orders
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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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Epicor Eagle on-site versus cloud
Epicor Eagle on-site versus cloud? The software delivery model has been changing over the past 15 years with more and more providers moving from a traditional software licensing model to a subscription model. This shift […]
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Technology Infrastructure Is Your Business’s Nervous System
In today’s world, your business relies on computers and devices connected to a network. You literally cannot conduct business without these connections. Yet, many businesses treat their technology infrastructure as an afterthought. Network cabling is installed by an […]
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The Dangers of Email Attacks on Small Businesses
Email is one of today’s most common and most beneficial ways to communicate among your employees. But, it is also a primary tool used by attackers to steal money, account credentials and sensitive information.
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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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Technology Infrastructure for Retail
Never has the selection and preparation of your technology infrastructure been more important when building a new retail store. Yet most owners treat this critical area as an after-thought by asking their electrician, their phone vendor, […]
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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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