IT Service Management (ITSM) does more than just offer IT support. At SPK and Associates, we see it as a key to delivering seamless IT services from start to finish. Because technology is at the heart of every business team today, ITSM supports various technologies...
Small and Medium Sized Businesses
Planning for Windows Server 2012/R2 End of Support
Windows Server 2012/R2 is well integrated into business environments globally. However, as announced by Microsoft, its end of extended support is approaching in October 2023. So, if it’s not doing so already, it’s time for this change to start looming large in your...
Microsoft For Small Businesses – Is It Worth It?
Small businesses, particularly those with remote teams, face unique challenges. This includes managing client relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving new business efforts all whilst maintaining an attractive workplace culture. Fortunately, Microsoft offers...
Confluence: Versatility Across Teams – Marketing to Engineering
Confluence, Atlassian's SaaS platform, aids diverse teams, from Marketing to Engineering, as an invaluable collaborative workspace. Confluence is versatile and user-friendly which makes it an ideal platform for teams of all sizes. However, over the years, I’ve heard...
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Automated Metrics
Our client is a leading medtech company with 46k employees. Earlier this year, they faced the challenge of improving the efficiency of their Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) process. To stay competitive, they needed to identify bottlenecks within their...
How To Protect Your Business From Ransomware Attacks
Cybercriminals know how valuable sensitive data is, and they know they can get a premium for it. That’s why Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are under pressure to protect their organizations while containing costs and managing complex security environments....
Agile Software Development and Atlassian Products (Jira, Bitbucket, Bamboo)
Unlocking the Power of Collaboration and Efficiency Tired of trying to overcome the pain points of traditional software development methods? Frustrated with slow project delivery? Struggling with team collaboration? Version control nightmares? Worry no more. You can...
Microsoft Teams: Improve Business Communication and Collaboration
Are you looking to improve your business communication and collaboration? To stay competitive, you’ll need to embrace technology designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Potentially a hard choice with so many options in the market that promise this....
SPK and Associates Wins Top 500 MSP Award for Fourth Year Running
SPK and Associates Ranked on Channel Futures 2023 MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Managed Service Providers Worldwide Annual MSP 501 Identifies Industry’s Best-in-Class Businesses Growing Via Recurring Revenue and Innovation[SCOTTS VALLEY, CA] – JULY...
SPK and Associates Joins Forces with Hawk Ridge Systems to Accelerate Innovation
SPK and Associates Joins Forces with Hawk Ridge Systems to Accelerate Innovation [SCOTTS VALLEY, CA] - SPK and Associates, a leading woman-owned consulting company, has entered a strategic partnership with Hawk Ridge Systems, a premier provider of 3D design and...
How To Reduce Cybersecurity Risks For Remote Workers
Remote working is an effective way to keep your business running 24/7, mitigate downtime and tap into new markets or expertise. Now, the world is flooded with companies utilizing remote work, digital nomads and gig workers to keep their competitive edge. But, the rise...
Store and Protect Your Data in the Cloud with AWS: A Guide and Assessment for SMBs
If you’re like most businesses, the volume of data you collect, create, and store is growing exponentially. In fact, the world’s data is expected to nearly triple between 2020 and 2025. So how can Amazon Web Services (AWS) data protection and storage help? AWS Data...