Choosing the right tools can make or break your software development process. Gone are the days when Jenkins was the de facto standard. Now, we have a plethora of offerings, each with its unique features and purported benefits. But, there are three heavyweights in the...
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Maximizing Email Deliverability via Gmail/Google Workspace
Despite new communications tools and apps popping up daily, email remains a key communication channel for businesses. And, there are plenty of email networks to choose from. For example, Google Workspace (Gmail and G Suite), Microsoft, MailChimp, and more. However,...
Microsoft Azure Cloud Adoption Framework
If you're in the midst of planning, or considering an Azure cloud migration, this blog is for you. The reason is because the shift to cloud computing is no longer a trend but a business imperative. However, the process of an Azure cloud migration or general cloud...
FDA Part 11: Your Guide to Computer System Validation CSV Compliance (IQ, OQ, PQ)
The FDA compliance standards bring nuanced compliance considerations to your sector, don’t they? In pharmaceuticals or biotech, system reliability is essential. And, central to that is Computer System Validation (CSV). Essentially, it demonstrates a commitment to...
Virtual Workspaces Compared: VDI vs DaaS vs vCAD by SPK
Over the last few years in particular, you’ve likely seen a shift to virtual workspaces. You might have even used them as an effective cog in your business machine to enable on-site remote workers. Virtual workspaces are great for ensuring a uniform user experience...
Enterprise Service Management: Unlock Business Efficiency and Collaboration
IT Service Management (ITSM) does more than just offer IT support. At SPK and Associates, we see it as a key to delivering seamless IT services from start to finish. Because technology is at the heart of every business team today, ITSM supports various technologies...
2023 Gartner named Microsoft a Leader for Integration Platform as a Service
More than ever we see businesses relying heavily on seamless integration of various applications and systems. And they’re doing this to drive efficiency, enhance productivity, and gain a competitive edge. Microsoft Azure integration services, powered by the Microsoft...
Accelerating Products to Market with SAFe 6.0
Earlier in March 2023, Scaled Agile, Inc., provider of SAFe®, the world’s most trusted system for business agility, announced two new flagship products: SAFe® 6.0 and SAFe® Studio. SAFe 6.0 is the latest version of the Scaled Agile Framework®, which includes courses,...
The Best Product Lifecycle Management Tool Creates Proven ROI
Struggling with communication and process fragmentation issues in your engineering operations? PTC Windchill was seen as the best Product Lifecycle Management tool in these success stories. It helped two engineering companies achieve improved productivity and reduced...
2022 Technology Year in Review
In the past 3 years, our world has definitely changed. This year was no exception. From the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic to the great resignation, businesses have had to adapt to changing government regulations, employee needs, and methods of doing business. ...
Improve Work Quality With SolidWorks Automation
There are many customization options for SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS PDM to make your life easier. But, there are also plenty of out-of-the-box SOLIDWORKS automation checks too. And, these solutions are readily available to make your engineer’s life easier....
What Is AWS (Amazon Web Services)?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the three biggest cloud service providers in the market, alongside Microsoft and Google. Additionally, it was one of the first cloud providers when it launched Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and Amazon Simple Storage...