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Scaling Atlassian Cloud Securely with Microsoft Entra ID Integration
As organizations move more teams, projects, and workflows into Atlassian Cloud, identity management becomes one of the most important parts of a secure cloud strategy. Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Bitbucket, and other Atlassian tools often become central...
SPK and Associates Recognized as a Leading MSP of 2026
SPK and Associates is proud to announce that Channel Partners has recognized us as a top managed service provider of 2026. The MSP 501 is the technology industry’s prestigious ranking of the world’s top managed service providers. This marks SPK’s eighth consecutive...
What is Atlassian Doing With Your Data?
Engineering leadership often faces a difficult choice between adopting cutting-edge innovation and maintaining strict data sovereignty. This balance is particularly delicate in regulated environments like medical device manufacturing, automotive engineering, and...
Why Your Next CAD Workstation Refresh Should Be Your Last: The Business Case for Permanent Cloud Migration
For decades, buying high-powered CAD workstations was simply the cost of doing engineering. When design tools needed more computing power, IT bought more powerful machines. When engineers complained about slow performance, companies refreshed hardware. If a new hire...
Why Integrated PLM and ALM Platforms Are Critical for Electronics Innovation
Innovations in the electronics industry are being rapidly introduced, which has led product lifecycles to shrink and software to become central to nearly every device. Companies are under constant pressure to launch smarter, more connected products ahead of the...
Moving from Bamboo to GitLab CI/CD for Simpler and Scalable Pipelines
In the high-stakes world of mechatronics and regulated product development, the tools that drive your CI/CD pipeline are more than just infrastructure. They are the backbone of your delivery reality. For years, Atlassian Bamboo served as a reliable workhorse for...
Proven Strategies for Resolving the ALM-PLM Gap in Automotive Engineering
As automotive manufacturers accelerate toward software-defined vehicles, the lines between mechanical, electrical, and software engineering are rapidly blurring. To compete in an era defined by electrification, autonomous systems, connectivity, and regulatory...
5 Key Takeaways from the PTC NEXT for Engineering Teams
PTC NEXT Spring 2026 showcased a clear vision for the future of engineering software: connected product data, AI-powered workflows, modern cloud platforms, and an increasingly integrated digital thread spanning CAD, PLM, ALM, manufacturing, and service operations....
How to Blend AI Efficiency with Human-Centered Service in JSM
In IT Service Management, there is often tension between the drive for efficiency and the need for a high-quality customer experience. We are often told that AI and automation are the all-encompassing solutions, yet 95% of consumers still demand a human connection...
Why Engineering Teams Still Lack Visibility (and How to Fix It Without Replacing Your Tools)
When developing complex products, visibility is the difference between a successful launch and a costly recall. Yet, despite having more tools than ever, most engineering leaders feel like they are flying blind. Critical information is scattered across a fragmented...
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The Guide to Secure AI Adoption for Financial Services
Security must always be at the forefront of operations in the financial industry, especially when adopting new techniques and technologies. Explore how GitLab ensures safe, secure AI adoption for financial institutions in this eBook. What You Will Learn In this eBook,...