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AWS re:Invent 2022: Everything You Need To Know
Miss out on AWS re:Invent 2022? Or, just looking for a recap on the latest AWS updates and releases from the event? Check out the summary below. What is AWS re:Invent? AWS re:Invent is an annual conference hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for developers, customers,...
Solving for the “Islands of Jenkins”
In October 2022, I wrote a blog post entitled “Scaling Jenkins for the Enterprise”. Within it, I described the “Islands of Jenkins” problem organizations face. Essentially, this problem stems from companies using an open-source Jenkins installation for each team, but...
How To: Basic SolidWorks Automation
Hi, I 'm Daniela, the SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today, we'll discover SolidWorks automation. That means how to automate certain tasks using your workflow, So, in the video, I'll show you some popular practices. I'll also show you some...
Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
Before we begin to talk in detail about this topic, we should clarify some definitions first. The first term comes from the DevOps movement where IT Operations staff use the concept of revision history/version control by using the concept of infrastructure as code. ...
The Top Reasons to Pick Premium Atlassian Cloud Plans
As I engage with clients in their journey to Atlassian Cloud, I am often asked about capabilities that differentiate the different Atlassian Cloud plans. “What’s the difference between Standard, Premium, and Enterprise?” Because there has been a theme to the...
What is PTC?
PTC (Parametric Technology Corporation) is a software company that provides product development solutions for manufacturers and other industries. PTC offers a range of software and services designed to help companies design, develop, and manage their products,...
Latest Atlassian Product News from Q4 2022
As we do every quarter, SPK’s team reviews the latest Atlassian product updates. In this blog post, we’ll cover announcements that happened between September 2022 and December 2022. As you probably know, Atlassian updates their Cloud and on-premise products on a...
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. ...
Solidworks PDM: No Database is Connected to this View
Thank you. Hi everyone, I am Daniela and I am the SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. The No Database Connected to this View Error As we draw closer to the end of the year, I look back and remember some of the issues that I encountered the most...
Simulation Software in Product Development Drives Digital Transformation at Lightspeed
Simulation software has been around for decades, but it’s been the province of specialized analysts with massive computing power. Using advanced physics, analysts test and validate models just before final physical prototyping – by which time 90% of product costs are...
Latest White Papers
PLM and ERP: Their respective roles in modern manufacturing
Integrating engineering with manufacturing doesn't have to be difficult. This downloadable white paper from PTC and SPK discusses how to successfully integrate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to benefit your business. You will...