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Overcoming Solidworks Slowdowns on Large Assemblies
As any engineer knows, time is a critical resource. Nothing is more frustrating than being stuck in a cycle of waiting. For those working with SolidWorks on large assemblies, the pain is all too familiar. Frequent crashes, slow loading times, and the sheer size of...
Meet The Experts: Steve Lundy
Steve Lundy is a computer systems analyst at SPK and Associates. He joined our team in 2014, but before joining our team, he worked at MKS, (now acquired by PTC) as a customer solutions engineer for 3 years. He has nearly 25 years of experience working with ticketing...
A Detailed Comparison of Confluence and SharePoint
Deciding when to use Confluence and when to use SharePoint can be challenging. Both tools offer a wide range of similar features that help organizations store information. Whether your team uses Atlassian products, Microsoft products, or both can play a large...
The Power of OKRs: Who Uses Them and Why They Work
Organizations need more than just a solid business strategy. They need a framework to ensure that every team member aligns with the company's overarching goals. This is where Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) come into play. OKRs have become a powerful tool for...
Essential Components for Your Creo Post-Installer
Introduction to Creo Post-Installers Hi everybody, I am Daniela, and I am with SPK and Associates. Today, I'm jumping over from the SolidWorks side into Creo, and I'll be discussing post installers for Creo—what they are, what they do, and what we commonly see used in...
How Epic Sum Up Enhances Project Tracking and Budget Management in Jira
If you use Jira for more than just one project, you know that keeping track of numerous tasks, budgets, and timelines can be overwhelming. For project managers, scrum masters, and other stakeholders, the need for a solution that simplifies and streamlines project...
How Securing, Reusing, and Sharing Intellectual Property Accelerates Market Entry and Lowers Production Costs
Are you interested in improving your business’s workflows to remain competitive among other production companies? Proper intellectual property management is vital for achieving ultimate efficiency. Businesses that successfully secure, reuse, and share their...
Six Trends That Are Shaping Supply Chain Transformation for Manufacturers
In the modern era of innovative technology, many manufacturers are looking for new ways to prevent supply chain disruption. One of the best solutions is to adopt cloud-based applications to gain real-time insights into supply chains. This is known as supply chain...
Why Manufacturers Are Switching to SaaS
While SaaS has not been extremely prevalent in the manufacturing industry in the past, it has become an essential investment for many organizations in recent years. Its flexible, scalable interface enables collaboration, leading many businesses to make the switch to...
Top 10 Reasons to Move from ZenDesk to Jira Service Management
With many great options on the market, choosing the best customer service and support system can be challenging. Both Zendesk and Jira Service Management are popular choices for differing reasons. Although Zendesk can work well as a service desk tool, we often see...
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A 3-Phase Approach to Automated Software Delivery
Is your software delivery process outdated? Modernizing your software delivery workflows does not have to be difficult. Explore this eBook to discover how GitLab can help you modernize your software delivery pipelines. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will...