August 12th – 14th, 2025 at McCormick Place in Chicago

We’re excited to be heading back to the Ace Hardware Convention next week in Chicago. If you are attending, visit us at Booth # 28026.

We’ll be leading a new cybersecurity training course titled 🛡️ Before It Happens: Cybersecurity Readiness for Ace Managers and Owners on Wednesday, August 13th at 11:00 AM Central time. This live training session will be lead by Paresh Rana and Andy Carlson, who bring a combined 32 years of experience supporting technology in Ace Hardware stores. Together, they’ll walk you through essential cybersecurity best practices that can help protect your store — before a crisis hits. The session will focus on practical, day-to-day actions for anyone who interacts with outside vendors, uses sensitive systems, manages inventory and store assets, or supervises staff.

Every year, cybercriminals launch over 700,000 attacks on small businesses like Ace Hardware stores — making small businesses three times more likely to be targeted than a large corporation.

• Cyberattacks cost small businesses an average of $25,000 per incident
• 60% of small businesses don’t survive 6 months after a serious breach
• Most cyberattacks start with just one employee mistake

By attending this training you’ll leave equipped with concrete steps to improve your cybersecurity posture — and help your store stay open, safe, and trusted by the community.

In addition to the training, during the convention we will be talking about our state-of-the art RetailTech Protect Cybersecurity solution that is designed specifically for Ace Hardware retailers.

We’ll be demonstrating our RetailTech Business Services which offer Ace retailers the opportunity to switch to business-class email, cyber-safe cloud storage for business files and documents, and a small business-specific password vault solution designed to significantly increase your cybersecurity posture.

And, we’ll be discussing our Secure SFTP Integration for Electronic Shelf Labels from VusionGroup. This seamless, cloud-based integration works with both Epicor Eagle and Propello.

Our expert team including Andy, Claudette, Paresh, and Tony will be on-hand at Booth # 28026 during all the exhibit floor hours to discuss all of DilSe.IT’s technology solutions for Ace retailers. To learn more visit our Ace Retailer Page.

About DilSe.IT

DilSe.IT helps independent Ace Hardware retailers take control of their technology with affordable, reliable solutions tailored for small business. We focus on three core areas: cybersecurity, managed IT services, and cloud-based business tools that make store operations smoother and more secure. From day-to-day support to long-term strategy, our team acts as your outsourced Information Technology Department—so you don’t have to hire one. While we do take on special projects, our priority is building lasting partnerships that keep your business running safely and efficiently. Learn more at www.dilse.it.