Introduction and CleverDev Overview Release Readiness and Engineering Intelligence Welcome back to another SPK and Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates. Today, we're talking about challenges that...
Automation and AI
Unlocking AI-Driven Productivity with Atlassian’s Teamwork Collection: A Practical Guide for 2026
It seems like every organization is under pressure to deliver value faster, regardless of industry. Nearly 89% of leaders believe their company must move more rapidly to stay competitive, yet 74% say ineffective communication is slowing their teams down. The problem...
AI + Digital Threads- Driving Manufacturing Productivity Without Increasing Headcount
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve productivity while facing labor shortages, rising costs, and growing product complexity—and adding headcount is no longer a sustainable option. Instead, leading industrial organizations are leveraging AI-enabled...
Turning AI Hype into Business Impact: Strategy, Governance, and Readiness for Engineering Teams
You will be taken to another page to registerBy submitting this form, I acknowledge receipt of SPK and Associates' Privacy Policy.AI promises faster development, higher quality, and smarter decision-making. But many engineering organizations struggle to move beyond...
Connect Teams, Tools, and Data with Atlassian’s Service Collection
Whether your business supports employees, customers, or both, you must provide some kind of service. Over time, expectations for these services have changed. People expect fast, reliable, and personalized service both within the company and as a client. These...
Your Data Isn’t Ready for AI (Yet)
Whether it is a copilot within a productivity tool or an agent embedded in an engineering platform, AI seems to be everywhere. This has led many organizations to rush AI adoption for their own business. However, many leaders are discovering that despite major...
Who Approves Your AI? Inside the Enterprise AI Tool Review Process for 2026
It’s 2026. Nearly every enterprise is using artificial intelligence in some form. The main question is no longer whether teams want to use AI, but who decides if they are allowed to. Inside most large organizations, the answer is increasingly the same: an AI...
AI-Ready Growth Strategies For 2026
From product development to marketing execution, growth in 2026 isn’t just about speed. It’s about intelligent acceleration. The companies that are winning aren’t merely “adopting AI.” They’re embedding it into their operations, tools, and decision-making to get...
GitLab Duo Agent Platform: Building, Customizing, and Connecting AI agents
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how software teams work. Early AI tools focused on code suggestions and chat-based assistance. Today, the next evolution is underway: intelligent agents that actively participate in development workflows. GitLab’s new...
The Intelligent Product Lifecycle: How MedTech Companies Are Accelerating Innovation Through AI
Medical device companies are facing unprecedented pressure. Regulatory expectations continue to rise, product and software complexity are accelerating, and embedded software is now central to nearly every device. At the same time, patients and providers demand faster...
How SPK Uses Atlassian Rovo to Accelerate Incident Response
Introduction to Atlassian Rovo for Incident Response Incident response moves fast, and when information is scattered across tools and teams, even small delays can turn into really big problems. Welcome to today’s SPK and Associates vlog entitled “How SPK Uses...
Your Checklist for Automating Software Access in Jira Service Management
Every hour spent manually granting or removing user access is an hour taken away from innovation. For IT and operations teams managing hundreds (or even thousands) of requests, the traditional model of emailing spreadsheets, waiting for approvals, and tracking...












