Key Takeaways Atlassian is expanding usage-based pricing on December 3, 2026. Existing subscriptions remain, but certain AI, automation, Assets, service management, and Bitbucket capabilities will now include metered usage. Extra usage is enabled by default....
Michael Roberts
How Product Teams Can Prioritize Better with Foxly for Jira
Key Takeaways Gut-feel prioritization does not scale. A consistent scoring framework helps teams make backlog decisions based on business value, effort, urgency, and risk instead of whoever asks the loudest. Foxly brings prioritization directly into Jira. Teams can...
10 Ways Loom Helps Teams Work Faster and Smarter
Introduction Hello and welcome to this video. Teams today face a difficult paradox. We are asking them to deliver higher quality products faster than ever. Yet our teams are drowning in a sea of synchronous meetings. Physically, being in the same room, or even virtual...
Why Agile Teams Struggle with Predictability (and How Data Can Fix It)
Introduction Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another SPK & Associates Vlog. My name is Michael Roberts, and today I am joined by Julia Wester, CEO of 55 Degrees, who is an Atlassian Marketplace Partner. So, Julia, welcome, and please introduce yourself. Hi....
Understanding the October 2026 Atlassian Cloud Pricing Changes
Key takeaways Pricing changes begin October 13, 2026: New Atlassian Cloud purchases, renewals, and upgrades will reflect updated list prices starting on this date. Increases vary by product and tier: Most changes range from 3% to 10%, with larger increases affecting...
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...
Your First Rovo Agent in 15 Minutes
Hello, and welcome to this video entitled Your First Rovo Agent in 15 Minutes. I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK & Associates. We're an Atlassian Gold Solution Partner, and we're going to try to do this very quickly so that you can build...
GitLab Flex: The Smartest Way to Invest in GitLab, AI, and the Future of Software Development
As AI rapidly changes software development, many organizations are asking the same question:How do we invest in GitLab Duo, AI agents, and new DevSecOps capabilities without constantly going back through procurement?For years, GitLab licensing has largely been...
Engineering AI Adoption Assessment
Get your AI maturity score Take the assessment to learn how to accelerate your product and software development lifecycle with AI-powered development from a personalized AI maturity roadmap.[dsm_icon_list _builder_version="4.27.6" _module_preset="default"...
From Reactive to Predictive: How AI and Integration Transform Engineering Efficiency
The modern engineering landscape is defined by a relentless push for speed and a non-negotiable requirement for safety. For engineering and product leaders in regulated industries, the pressure to deliver complex mechatronics products has never been higher. ...
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...
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....












