At SPK and Associates, we regularly help companies get clarity around their Atlassian investment. One common area of confusion is understanding the difference between a Jira Administrator, a Jira Consultant (or Expert), and a Jira Architect. These roles aren’t...
Michael Roberts
Uniting Teams Across Your Organization with the Atlassian System of Work
Aligning cross-functional teams is more critical than ever for modern organizations. Miscommunication, siloed information, and disconnected tools often stand in the way of productivity and progress. Atlassian, a leader in team collaboration, has developed a...
Outgrowing Linear? Why Jira is the Smarter Choice for Scalable Project Management
Let’s face it, project management tools can make or break your team’s productivity. If you started with Linear for its slick interface and speed, you’re not alone. But here’s the million-dollar question: What happens when your team grows, your needs evolve, and...
The Business Case for Unifying Workflows with Atlassian Across Your Entire Organization
In a world overflowing with collaboration tools, more doesn’t always mean better. Many companies now face the reality that tool sprawl and disconnected systems are holding them back. They know that aligning teams and standardizing workflows are critical to staying...
SPK Recognized by Atlassian for Cloud Migration Expertise
SPK and Associates, a 22-year-old leading woman-owned Engineering & IT Services Company that serves product and software development teams, is an official Atlassian Cloud Migration Specialized partner as of June 2025. After validation of SPK and Associates' deep...
SPK and Associates Named to Top Global Managed Service Providers for 7th Year In A Row
Scotts Valley, CA-based consulting firm, SPK and Associates, is on Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501 for the 7th year in a row. The annual Channel Partners MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on a wide range of metrics. These include...
Mastering Draw.io: From Beginner to Pro with Easy Tutorials and Hands-On Training
The ability to create clear, collaborative diagrams is a game-changer for increasing understanding across teams. Whether you're mapping out a project workflow, whiteboarding a product architecture, or building a network diagram, having the right tool makes all the...
How Teamwork Collection Revolutionizes Work Management
As businesses become more competitive, the pressure to deliver value faster rises. A striking 89% of leaders say their organizations must move faster to stay ahead. However, 74% admit their teams are bogged down by ineffective communication and disconnected tools....
An Executive’s Guide to Strengthening Software Supply Chain Security
Modern software is assembled from a complex web of components, contributors, and tools, both internal and external. While this modularity accelerates development, it also expands the attack surface. For executives, a single breach in the software supply chain can...
Streamlining Document Organization and Compliance with Document Vault in Jira Cloud
Protecting documentation inside project tools like Jira Cloud can be a challenge in regulated environments. Whether you're managing technical files, contracts, or quality compliance records, attachments are often scattered and exposed to unnecessary users....
Confluence Databases Just Got Better: Inline Comments, Mentions, and Smarter Imports
If your organization utilizes Confluence, there’s exciting news on the horizon regarding databases. Atlassian’s powerful feature for organizing, visualizing, and linking data just got a major upgrade. Whether you're tracking deliverables, aggregating resources from...
AI Adoption Strategies: Finding the Right Balance Between Risk and Reward
The conversation around AI adoption speed often boils down to two opposing strategies: move fast and experiment, or proceed cautiously and wait for proven use cases. But what if the real key to success isn’t speed alone, but strategic adaptability? In a world where AI...