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An Engineer’s Guide to CAD and the Renaissance of Product Design
Modern developers are either upgrading their technology or falling behind. Discover how new CAD technologies and other product design tools are altering the engineering space.What You Will Learn Discover how technologies like Creo and Creo+ from PTC are helping...
AI and DevOps: How should you start?
In this episode of All About Accelerating Products, we sit down with John Willis, a leading expert in DevOps, AI and engineering practices. John has spent decades shaping the tech industry and making groundbreaking contributions through his books, podcasts, and...
Open Source Components in Your Code: How to Detect Them and Why It Matters
Open source software is everywhere, and for good reason. It drives innovation, giving teams access to powerful tools and frameworks without licensing fees. While the benefits are clear, hidden open-source components in your product can introduce risks. These include...
Optimizing Design with PTC Creo and Windchill Integration
Meeting the highest levels of product quality requires leading engineering and manufacturing teams to utilize integrated solutions. Bringing together advanced CAD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) capabilities can lead to lower costs and increased innovation....
The Business Case for Unifying Workflows with Atlassian Across Your Entire Organization
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...
Optimizing CAD for Aerospace Lightweighting and Fuel Efficiency
In the aerospace industry, every pound counts. As environmental regulations tighten and fuel costs remain a top concern, manufacturers are constantly seeking ways to improve aircraft performance. Many are implementing lightweighting and enhancing fuel efficiency to...
Why Teams Are Choosing JSM Operations Over VictorOps for Modern Incident Response
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...
Collaboration Strategies for Distributed CAD Teams
Designing complex products doesn’t just take technical skill; it also takes collaboration and teamwork. For distributed engineering teams, effective collaboration can make the difference between hitting deadlines or falling behind the competition. This is especially...
SPK Recognized by Atlassian for Cloud Migration Expertise
SPK and Associates, a 22-year-old leading woman-owned Engineering & IT Services Company that serves product and software development teams, is an official Atlassian Cloud Migration Specialized partner as of June 2025. After validation of SPK and Associates' deep...
SPK and Associates Named to Top Global Managed Service Providers for 7th Year In A Row
Scotts Valley, CA-based consulting firm, SPK and Associates, is on Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501 for the 7th year in a row. The annual Channel Partners MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on a wide range of metrics. These include...
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An Engineer’s Guide to CAD and the Renaissance of Product Design
Modern developers are either upgrading their technology or falling behind. Discover how new CAD technologies and other product design tools are altering the engineering space.What You Will Learn Discover how technologies like Creo and Creo+ from PTC are helping...