Introduction Welcome to this session. My name is Michael Roberts. I'm Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SPK and Associates, and I'm joined with— Hi, this is Mike Solinap. I lead up our Cloud Infrastructure Practice here at SPK. The ability to adapt to the swift...
Month: July 2024
Meet the Experts: Colin Doyle
Colin Doyle started working at SPK and Associates as a systems process architect in April 2013. Before joining SPK, Colin worked as a systems engineer in aerospace for 12 years. He then worked for a few different medical device companies, various software companies,...
The Domino Effect of Late-Stage Product Changes
Introduction Welcome to this video from SPK and Associates. My name is Michael Roberts, VP of Sales and Marketing for SPK and Associates. Hi, I'm Chris McHale. I am co-founder and CEO of SPK and Associates, and we are an IT services company that focuses on...
Tackling Complexity in Product Variants
In today's highly competitive marketplace, customers are demanding more customization options. In order to stand out, product and software development tools must not only support variants but also provide efficient variant management capabilities. PTC’s Windchill and...
Cutting Costs and Boosting Revenue: How Effective Data Management Transforms Product Lifecycle Efficiency
According to Deloitte, 40% of the average engineer’s time is spent looking for information. This issue could be resolved with effective data management. Deciding which platform to store your organization’s data in can be difficult, as there are many great options on...
Codebeamer’s Role in Ensuring DO-178C Compliance
Ensuring avionics software is reliable and safe is a top priority for aviation engineers. However, maintaining compliance throughout the software lifecycle is no simple task. Utilizing an ALM tool such as PTC’s Codebeamer can help ensure compliance with aviation...
15 Data Questions Executives Need to Ask
The ability of executives to harness insights from data is crucial for driving strategic decision-making and maintaining competitive advantage. In our data advisory engagements, we are often helping teams and executives better understand their data. Through those...
The Case for Shifting BOM Management from ERP to PLM Systems
Many companies are managing their BOMs in ERP rather than a PLM system due to the desire for better data reporting in the ERP. Although this is understandable, there are plenty of use cases for managing a BOM in a PLM system such as Windchill. Many businesses...
The Jira Keyboard Shortcuts
Introduction to Jira Keyboard Shortcuts Hi everyone, I'm Michael Roberts, Vice President at SPK and Associates, a proud Atlassian Solution Partner. In this video, I'm excited to share some powerful Jira keyboard shortcuts that will help you navigate and manage your...
The SaaS Transition to Windchill+
While PTC’s Windchill remains a popular PLM solution, more and more organizations are embracing SaaS. This transition to cloud-based products has businesses expecting their PLM solution to adapt with them. For many, SaaS isn’t just a want, but a need. Let’s explore...
The Advantages of Switching to Creo from SOLIDWORKS and CATIA v5
As the new year approaches, Dassault users must start thinking about migrating from CATIA v5 and SOLIDWORKS. By 2025, Dassault is aiming to convert ⅔ of its customers to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Like all platforms, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform has pros and cons, but...
What to Expect in GitLab 17
GitLab 17 is set to bring a new wave of innovation and efficiency to the DevSecOps landscape. As one of the most popular platforms for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), GitLab constantly evolves to meet the needs of modern development teams. ...