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Why Aerospace Programs Miss Deadlines Part 2
Key Takeaways A connected digital thread helps prevent schedule delays: Linking CAD, simulation, PLM, ALM, and DevOps gives aerospace teams better visibility into dependencies, changes, and risks across the lifecycle. Earlier validation reduces costly rework: Creo and...
3-Axis vs 5-Axis Machining in Creo: What High-Performance Shops Need to Know
Key Takeaways Choose the machining strategy based on part complexity: 3-axis machining works well for straightforward parts, while 3+2 and 5-axis machining provide greater flexibility for complex geometries and features that require access from multiple angles. 3+2...
Why AI Agents Need Governance Before They Need Scale
Key Takeaways Governance must come before scale: AI agents can access data and take actions, meaning clear rules around what they can see and do must be established before widespread deployment. Follow the principle of least privilege: Agents should only receive the...
Connecting Slack and JSM for Better and Faster IT Support
Atlassian JSM and Slack Integration Hi, this is Carlos Almeida from SPK and Associates. Today I'll be giving you a short demo on the Atlassian JSM to Slack integration. We want an employee to be able to ask a question inside Slack. If there is an existing knowledge...
Achieving End-to-End Traceability with PTC Codebeamer
In complex and regulated product development environments, traceability cannot stop at requirements. Organizations need visibility across the entire development lifecycle, while information is often distributed across multiple tools and teams. Join SPK and Associates...
Introducing Atlassian’s Service Collection
Are you looking for new tools that empower your teams to deliver exceptional service experiences? Atlassian’s Service Collection ensures great service for both employees and customers. What You Will Learn In the following eBook, you will discover: The tools and...
GitLab and Gemini: Agentic Software Development on Google Cloud
Key takeaways Agentic software development goes beyond AI coding assistants: GitLab Duo Agent Platform gives AI agents context across issues, source code, merge requests, CI/CD pipelines, security findings, and development history. GitLab and Gemini combine lifecycle...
5 Ways to Reduce Engineering Cycle Time Without Adding Headcount
Key takeaways Faster engineering does not always require more headcount: Disconnected systems, manual handoffs, rework, and poor visibility often create more delays than a lack of engineering capacity. A digital thread can eliminate major sources of wasted time:...
Why Late-Stage Changes Are Killing Your Time to Market
Key Takeaways Late-stage changes get expensive fast: The farther a problem travels through design, testing, and manufacturing, the more time, cost, and rework it creates. Disconnected systems and weak traceability are major causes: When requirements, design, software,...
How Secure Software Development Accelerates Innovation in Aerospace & Defense
Security and Innovation in Aerospace & Defense Hello, everybody, and welcome to this SPK and Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts, and I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK. Today, we're going to talk about the tug-of-war between...
Latest White Papers
The Total Economic Impact™ Of GitLab Duo Agent Platform
The GitLab Duo Agent Platform is changing the game for software developers by providing a place for AI agents to help with planning, coding, security analysis, and analytics. While help from AI sounds great, ROI often falls short due to teams misusing it or failing to...