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...
Many service teams are reevaluating older tools like VictorOps, which was acquired by Splunk, and consolidating on modern, integrated solutions. Increasingly, that solution is Jira Service Management (JSM). But why? Atlassian’s previous tool, Opsgenie, is being...
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...
Quickly delivering high-quality services to customers is the main goal of every service provider. When Hawk Ridge Systems realized their current managed service provider was providing less than world-class services and response times, they knew they had to make a...
For 37 years, CarFax has been trusted by millions of Canadians and Americans to supply them with vehicle history reports to help them make more informed purchasing decisions. What Did Roadmapping at CarFax Look Like Before Roadmunk? If you’re on a mission to bring...
One of the most critical aspects of your network infrastructure is how well it's performing. The question that I often get asked as a provider of infrastructure services is, "Am I getting the most out of my local network and my internet bandwidth?" This is the one...
These days, there is no practical obstacle to using machine virtualization to solve computing problems without the need of acquiring additional hardware. In fact, virtual machines are a compelling product development tool. There are a variety of virtualization tools...
Medical device manufacturers know how rapidly technologies can change in the field. Ensuring you provide hospitals with innovative tools that meet regulatory requirements is vital. When a leading medical device manufacturer needed help upgrading software and hardware...
Whether you’re just getting started with Jira Cloud or looking to scale your setup across departments, structuring your projects correctly is key to effective collaboration. One of the innovations Atlassian made during the change to their architecture for Cloud is to...
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...
Atlassian’s suite of tools continue to be indispensable for teams managing work and collaborating across departments. Specifically, Jira and Confluence offer flexibility that is ideal for everything from agile development to content creation. However, as organizations...
Licensing costs can be expensive, especially when you have large teams utilizing multiple tools. In the case of one of our clients, a medical equipment supplier, they were spending thousands of dollars on dozens of tools. Luckily, with the help of SPK as their...