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Simplifying Enterprise Tool Modernization Without the Headaches
You will be taken to another page to registerBy submitting this form, I acknowledge receipt of SPK and Associates' Privacy Policy.Migrating from legacy systems to modern platforms doesn’t have to be painful. Yet for many enterprises, moving from tools like Rally, HP...
Test Management 101 – Why Developers Are Not Sufficient to Fully Test Your Project (Updated 2026)
When I started my career at Cadence Design Systems, testing felt like a different universe. We were laser-focused on chip-level precision, simulation accuracy, and long regression cycles that could run for days. Developers wrote code; QA teams caught the bugs. It was...
A Guide To Cleaning Up Your Jira Instance
Jira is a great project management tool, but it can easily become cluttered. Dive into this eBook to explore how to clean up your Jira instance easily.What You Will Learn Discover the tools that can help you: Remove and merge old or duplicate content Fix broken...
Reducing Engineering Bottlenecks with Better CAD File Management
Modern engineering teams depend on CAD tools to design, innovate, and deliver high-quality products. However, even the best design tools can’t perform to their full potential with poor file management. Unorganized CAD files slow workflows, cause version confusion,...
How Software Engineering Teams Use Jira to Balance New Features vs. Maintenance
Software teams live in a constant tradeoff of building what’s next or fixing what’s already present. If you don’t manage tension with structure, you get chaos. This can look like surprise scope creep, invisible maintenance work, reactive firefighting, or a codebase...
A Practical Guide to Aligning Roadmaps with Company Goals in Jira
A great roadmap doesn’t just list steps, but it tells a convincing story about how today’s work moves a company toward its goals. Jira and Confluence give business leaders a shared system of record for ideas, priorities, and measurable outcomes. In this guide, you’ll...
Meeting Automotive Compliance Without Slowing Down Development
Automotive innovation is moving faster than ever, thanks to the rise of software-defined vehicles, electrification, and automation. Amid this rapid evolution, one constant remains: compliance. Meeting functional safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards is...
From Grids to Growth: How Jira Outperforms Smartsheet for Cross-Functional Teams
If your teams are still relying on Smartsheet to manage projects, track tasks, or share updates, you’re not alone. Many organizations prefer the familiar spreadsheet interface and simple adoption curve. However, as projects span multiple departments, leading to a...
Atlassian Cloud Forecast 2025-26
Organizations are increasingly moving to the cloud to simplify operations, boost collaboration, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Cloud platforms empower teams to work faster, scale seamlessly, and focus on innovation rather than routine...
Potential Impact of Tariffs on the Medical Device Industry
As the medical device industry continues to innovate at breakneck speed, it now faces a new headwind: sweeping tariffs introduced in 2025 by the U.S. government and mirrored by key global trade partners. These changes are creating a ripple effect across the global...
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A Guide To Cleaning Up Your Jira Instance
Jira is a great project management tool, but it can easily become cluttered. Dive into this eBook to explore how to clean up your Jira instance easily.What You Will Learn Discover the tools that can help you: Remove and merge old or duplicate content Fix broken...