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The Maverick Blog.

Timely takes on managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and Microsoft technology for Tennessee businesses. Written by the engineers who do the work — opinions included.

Compliance

The FTC Safeguards Rule Is Being Enforced Now — What Tennessee Businesses Must Do

The updated FTC Safeguards Rule applies to far more Tennessee businesses than most owners realize — auto dealers, accountants, mortgage brokers, and more. Here is what compliance actually requires.

May 20, 2026 · 7 min read
AI & Productivity

Microsoft Copilot Is Finally Worth Paying For — Here Is How We Roll It Out

Microsoft 365 Copilot went from overhyped to genuinely useful. Here is how we deploy it for Tennessee SMBs without wasting the per-seat cost or creating a data-governance mess.

May 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Cybersecurity

Ransomware in 2026: What Has Actually Changed for Tennessee SMBs

Ransomware tactics have shifted. Double extortion, identity-based attacks, and targeting of backups are the new normal. Here is what Tennessee small businesses are still getting wrong.

May 12, 2026 · 7 min read
IT Strategy

Co-Managed IT: When to Keep Your Internal Team and When to Augment

You do not always have to choose between an internal IT person and an MSP. Co-managed IT lets you keep your team and fill the gaps. Here is when it makes sense.

May 8, 2026 · 6 min read
IT Strategy

The Real Cost of Cheap IT: A Tennessee Breakdown

The cheapest IT provider almost always costs the most. Here is the honest math on what "saving money" on managed IT actually does to a Tennessee business.

May 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Compliance

CMMC 2.0 Is Here: The Timeline Tennessee Defense Contractors Cannot Ignore

CMMC requirements are flowing into DoD contracts. If you are a Tennessee defense contractor or subcontractor handling CUI, the time to prepare was yesterday. Here is the practical path.

Apr 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Microsoft 365

Why We Standardized on Microsoft 365 Business Premium for SMB Clients

Most SMBs are on the wrong Microsoft 365 plan. Business Premium bundles security tooling that would cost far more bought separately. Here is why it is our default.

Apr 22, 2026 · 5 min read