Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a trend that is here to stay. And, it’s a core focus in the latest release of GitLab 16.0. That's why you'll find groundbreaking features that enrich the DevSecOps practices in your business. Additionally, you’ll unlock accelerated,...
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Metrics to Improve DevOps Performance
DevOps has revolutionized the way organizations deliver high-quality applications. By seamlessly integrating software development and IT operations, DevOps drives efficiency and collaboration. However, to unlock the true potential and improve DevOps performance, you...
SPK and Associates Wins Top 500 MSP Award for Fourth Year Running
SPK and Associates Ranked on Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide Annual MSP 501 Identifies Industry’s Best-in-Class Businesses Growing Via Recurring Revenue and Innovation[SCOTTS VALLEY, CA] – JULY...
Jira Software: Cloud vs. Data Center Comparison
Jira Server reaches end-of-life (EOL) in February 2024. Whether you're currently using Atlassian Jira Server or considering the long-term growth of your business with a data center solution, you may be wondering how Data Center compares to Jira Cloud. So, in this blog...
Integrating Jira and Microsoft 365: Work Smarter
Seamless collaboration and efficient project management are always top of the wish list for companies. Without these core functionalities, your business is likely privy to a broad spectrum of headaches. Including falling further behind the competition. At SPK, we help...
SPK and Associates Joins Forces with Hawk Ridge Systems to Accelerate Innovation
SPK and Associates Joins Forces with Hawk Ridge Systems to Accelerate Innovation [SCOTTS VALLEY, CA] - SPK and Associates, a leading woman-owned consulting company, has entered a strategic partnership with Hawk Ridge Systems, a premier provider of 3D design and...
SPK and Associates Forms Strategic Partnership with yasoon
[SCOTTS VALLEY, CA] – SPK and Associates, an Atlassian Gold Solution Partner, proudly announces a strategic partnership with yasoon, a top Atlassian Marketplace partner. This collaboration brings together the expertise of two industry-leading companies to offer...
Which Atlassian Cloud Plan Is Right For You?
Which Atlassian cloud plan is right for you? Start by understanding the number of users you have, and the level of tech support and storage you need. Take this 2-min quiz to find your answer.
Evaluating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Atlassian Cloud
Cloud-based solutions have become really important for companies in recent years. With their flexibility, scalability, and better teamwork enablement, cloud-based solutions are a bit of a no-brainer. Companies like Atlassian create software tools that do exactly this:...
The Innovation Foundation (Part 1): Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning and AI
Welcome to the Innovation Foundation. This is a four-part series, our SPK experts detail the interconnectedness of big data, cloud computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, we’ll cover how they collectively contribute to improved business...
Best CloudBees Jenkins Platform Alternatives
Change is on the horizon for organizations relying on the CloudBees Jenkins Platform (CJP). With CJP now designated as a legacy product, a migration to CloudBees CI or an alternative CI solution is imperative. In this blog post, we will cover the ‘need-to-know’ info...
PTC Windchill Proven Business Outcomes And Customer Reviews
We’ve written a number of blogs on the benefits of PTC Windchill. But we also know there’s no greater power than proof in the pudding. You don’t just want another article telling you that PTC Windchill is the best Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool. You want to...