Pete Rullman, Chief Technology Officer at Uprite Services

Chief Technology Officer, Uprite Services

Pete Rullman

Pete Rullman is Chief Technology Officer of Uprite Services, a managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving small and mid-sized businesses across Texas.

About Pete Rullman

Pete Rullman is the Chief Technology Officer of Uprite Services, a managed IT and cybersecurity provider serving small and mid-sized businesses across Texas. He writes about IT strategy, cybersecurity, innovation, and building secure, scalable technology environments.

His writing tends to start where the marketing stops. Rather than describing what managed IT is, his articles work through the parts buyers actually get stuck on: what the first 72 hours of a ransomware event really decide, how the CMMC 2.0 timeline lands on Texas defense contractors, what it takes to secure operational technology in a plant without stopping the line, and how to read an MSP service level agreement so the response time number means something.

That same approach runs through his cost and vendor work, from calculating the real cost of an hour of downtime to breaking down what a support ticket actually costs in the Dallas market. If you are weighing a provider, comparing models, or trying to get a straight answer on a compliance deadline, his articles are written to be usable rather than reassuring.

Learn more about the company on the About Uprite page, or contact our team to talk through your IT and security needs.

At a glance

  • Chief Technology Officer, Uprite Services
  • Focus areas: cybersecurity, compliance, cloud and IT strategy
  • Writes on ransomware response, CMMC 2.0, OT security and MSP operations
  • Based in Texas, serving Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio

What Pete writes about

Cybersecurity and incident response

What actually happens during a ransomware event, and which decisions in the first three days determine whether a business recovers or rebuilds.

Ransomware recovery in Texas

Compliance and regulated industries

Deadlines, assessment levels and evidence requirements for the frameworks Texas businesses are being held to, without the consultant hedging.

CMMC 2.0 compliance timeline

Cloud and Microsoft 365

Migration sequencing, tenant configuration and the licensing and security steps that get skipped and then cause problems later.

Microsoft 365 migration checklist

IT strategy and MSP operations

How to read a service level agreement, what response time benchmarks mean in practice, and what downtime is costing while you decide.

Texas MSP SLA benchmarks

Articles by Pete Rullman

Construction Cybersecurity in San Antonio: What JBSA Subcontracts Expect From Your IT

October 19, 2026

Construction Cybersecurity in San Antonio: What JBSA Subcontracts Expect From Your IT

Construction cybersecurity in San Antonio, for most JBSA subcontractors, comes down to 4 flowed-down rules, the 15 FAR 52.204-21 safeguards, a CMMC

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Engineering Firm Cybersecurity in San Antonio: What Client Contracts and Federal Work Now Require

October 19, 2026

Engineering Firm Cybersecurity in San Antonio: What Client Contracts and Federal Work Now Require

Engineering firm cybersecurity in San Antonio is set by client contracts more than by preference. Federal work brings 15 FAR safeguarding controls

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CAD File Storage for San Antonio Engineering Firms: On-Prem Server or Cloud?

October 19, 2026

CAD File Storage for San Antonio Engineering Firms: On-Prem Server or Cloud?

For most San Antonio engineering firms, CAD file storage works best split by workload, with live Revit, Civil 3D, and MicroStation projects

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How Much Does IT Cost for an Engineering Firm in San Antonio? 2026 Pricing

October 19, 2026

How Much Does IT Cost for an Engineering Firm in San Antonio? 2026 Pricing

Fully managed IT for an engineering firm in San Antonio typically costs $125 to $175 per user per month in 2026, with

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Best IT Providers for Dallas Law Firms (2026)

October 14, 2026

Best IT Providers for Dallas Law Firms (2026)

Uprite Services ranks first among the best IT providers for law firms in Dallas for 2026, with a Matter Custody Score of

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IT Continuity in Dallas: A Plan for North Texas Storms, Ice, and Power Outages

October 13, 2026

IT Continuity in Dallas: A Plan for North Texas Storms, Ice, and Power Outages

North Texas weather runs on a calendar. Hail and tornadoes crowd into March through June, ice lands between December and February, and

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CMMC Scoping for San Antonio Defense Subcontractors: What Is Actually In Scope

October 13, 2026

CMMC Scoping for San Antonio Defense Subcontractors: What Is Actually In Scope

CMMC scoping decides how big a San Antonio subcontractor’s Level 2 project gets. Every asset lands in 1 of 5 categories under

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In-House vs Outsourced IT Support for Dallas Businesses: What to Expect

October 9, 2026

In-House vs Outsourced IT Support for Dallas Businesses: What to Expect

Moving from an in-house IT person to outsourced IT support in Dallas changes who picks up, how fast, and where the work

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GLBA Compliance IT Cost in Texas: What Financial Firms Pay in 2026

October 6, 2026

GLBA Compliance IT Cost in Texas: What Financial Firms Pay in 2026

GLBA compliance IT cost in Texas runs about $175 to $250 per user a month in 2026 when a financial firm outsources

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