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SPK Secures SOC 2 Type 1 Certification for Enhanced Service Offering
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - Engineering and IT leader SPK and Associates is pleased to announce its achievement of SOC 2 Type 1 certification. The SOC 2 Type 1 certification attests that SPK’s information security meets or exceeds the rigorous standards set forth by AICPA....
Accelerating Product Development with Model-Based Design
The speed and efficiency of product development can make or break a company’s success. As a consulting company, we see it often. SPK and Associates not only helps companies purchase Creo licenses, but we also provide expert consulting services to aid your business...
Transitioning from CATIA V5 to Creo for Enhanced Innovation
As time goes on, Dassault Systems is migrating more and more users from CATIA V5 to its newer 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform. For many organizations, this shift is more than just a few software updates. The migration can lead to costly investments, a steep learning curve...
Modernizing Legacy Systems for Better Collaboration and a Better Product
The digital landscape is constantly changing, leaving businesses scrambling to adapt to new technologies and processes. Tools once used as the backbone for these businesses are now outdated. Legacy systems are a perfect example of this. Although they used to be...
Streamlining DevOps Collaboration and Optimizing Workflows with Jira and Exalate
Efficient workflows that foster communication are a vital piece of every smooth business operation. While utilizing a project management tool like Jira can help achieve this, it depends on how you use it. Separate teams utilizing two distinct Jira environments can...
CARFAX improves security, cuts pipeline management and costs with GitLab
CARFAX, Inc., a U.S. company, helps millions of people shop for vehicles every day. With more than 31 billion records, it has the most comprehensive vehicle history database available in North America, offering users vehicle information, like odometer readings, number...
What You Need To Know About Atlassian’s Price Increases in October 2024
As an Atlassian Gold Solution Partner, SPK and Associates is committed to keeping you informed about important changes that could impact your organization. On September 17th, 2024, Atlassian announced pricing and packaging updates for their Cloud products, set to...
A Comprehensive Guide for Business Intelligence with Microsoft Power BI
Are you interested in implementing a Business Intelligence tool for better data analysis and visualization? Dive into this ebook to discover how implementing Power BI may be the best choice for your business needs. What You Will Learn This in-depth guide takes you...
Best Practices for Choosing Marketplace Apps and Integrations in Atlassian Cloud
Selecting the best Marketplace apps and integrations for your unique business needs is crucial to enhancing your Atlassian Cloud environment. With hundreds of apps available, it can be difficult to know which options will work best for you. Here are our suggestions...
Aligning Product Engineering Processes and Tools for Effective Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent a major growth strategy for many companies, particularly in the technology, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. However, integrating two (or more) companies is never a simple task. The challenge is not only in...
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Atlassian named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DevOps Platforms
Discover why Gartner has named Atlassian a leader among DevOps platforms in their Gartner Magic Quadrant. This recognizes their excellence in facilitating collaboration between development and IT Ops teams.What You Will Learn Explore how Atlassian: Connects teams on a...