Artificial intelligence has shifted from experimental to an enterprise priority. Boards want productivity gains, executives want automation, and teams want AI-powered tools that remove friction from daily work. However, as organizations accelerate toward an AI-driven...
We’ve all seen the headlines: “AI is the future of work,” “AI will automate all your tasks,” “AI is coming for your job.” However, for teams deep in engineering, product, support, and business operations, the truth is more subdued. Instead of fear-mongering, teams...
While HaloITSM is a popular choice, when you’ve reached its limits, consider switching to Jira Service Management as your ITSM solution. JSM offers a robust, modern alternative fit for organizations of any size, anywhere. With a user-friendly interface that brings...
Choosing the right platform to manage ideation, roadmapping, and alignment with engineering matters. While there are many, two heavy-hitters in this space are Jira Product Discovery (JPD) from Atlassian and Aha! from the company of the same name. This blog breaks...
The use of Large language models (LLMs) to generate production-ready code for product engineering teams is gaining popularity. With LLM usage gaining traction, quality assurance engineers and software development managers must ensure that these LLMs meet high...
Why Upgrade JSM Standard to Premium? Hi everybody. I'm Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates. And today I want to break down a question that I hear all the time from our clients: is it worth upgrading from JSM Standard to...
Introduction to Oboard Hello everyone, and welcome back to another SPK and Associates vlog. Today, we're diving into, I think, one of the bigger challenges that organizations face, and that's turning strategy into meaningful execution. It's one thing to set ambitious...
When companies develop software, speed and scalability are everything. Yet, as organizations grow, complexity creeps in. Microservices multiply, ownership becomes unclear, and development slows. Atlassian Compass is changing that. Designed to bring visibility,...
For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), every minute counts. Microsoft 365 Copilot is reshaping how teams work, helping organizations reclaim valuable time, improve decision-making, and accelerate growth. Plus, it does this all while achieving a projected 353%...
Software product teams rely on powerful roadmapping tools to stay aligned and deliver value faster. Among the leading options, Jira Product Discovery and Strategic Roadmaps (formerly Roadmunk) from Tempo Software stand out for their capabilities to connect strategy...
If your teams are still relying on Smartsheet to manage projects, track tasks, or share updates, you’re not alone. Many organizations prefer the familiar spreadsheet interface and simple adoption curve. However, as projects span multiple departments, leading to a...
Organizations are increasingly moving to the cloud to simplify operations, boost collaboration, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Cloud platforms empower teams to work faster, scale seamlessly, and focus on innovation rather than routine...