Switching to new software tools can often seem like an exciting opportunity to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and modernize operations. Some executives seem to think that simply buying a new software tool will solve many problems at once. However, with...
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...
There are many Business Intelligence (BI) tools on the market, seemingly with similar capabilities. The goal of BI tools is to collect, analyze, and visualize large amounts of data, transforming raw data into actionable insights. A popular open-source BI tool is...
“Data engineering is the unsung hero of data science, the foundation upon which great data analysis is built.”Everyone in the computer science field is familiar with the phrase, “garbage in, garbage out.” This phrase encapsulates the importance of what goes on behind...
Adaptability is important for the success of organizations in the modern era. Markets are continuously changing and the economy is constantly shifting. Over the 20 plus years of SPK being in business, our goal has always been to help companies get their products to...
Hello and welcome to this SPK and Associates video, "Why Businesses Must Embrace Digital Transformation." My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President at SPK and Associates, and I'm here with Chris McHale, CEO and Co-founder of SPK and Associates. What is Digital...
SPK’s vCAD continues to alter the engineering landscape with new additions to its wide range of virtual abilities. vCAD is a cloud-based engineering platform that allows users to design 3D components from anywhere. It easily integrates with popular applications such...
Every click and keystroke holds digital value. And, for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), there’s a fine balancing act between budget, expertise and agility to drive business value. Plus, with cybersecurity attacks higher than ever, the struggle to fortify digital...
Developing software is hard. And, it’s even harder to predict what people using your software will want. This has been the case for many years. Agile teams face constant challenges discerning priorities amid evolving tasks, features, and deadlines, aiming for...
There is a paramount importance to staying ahead of new risks. After all, more and more crop up each day as technology and processes change. So, in this blog post we’re exploring the 2024 trends for risk management.Why Manage Risk? It sounds like a simple question...
Losing business time in transit? Supporting a dispersed workforce? Perhaps your tools just don’t stack up to support collaboration full stop. People make teams, but teams need the right tools to work and collaborate effectively. Without them, your business may be...
It seems like just about every company is now a part-time or full-time software company. But, for small and mid sized companies, employing effective practices, such as DevOps to manage the day-to-day, might not be feasible. However, there is a solution. It’s called...
