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How to Integrate Jira and Azure DevOps in 5 Simple Steps
Reduce Friction in DevSecOps with Black Duck
The Future of Work with Atlassian Intelligence and AI-Driven Collaboration
A Day in the Life of an HR Manager with Microsoft Copilot
The Path to World Class Software Development
Unlocking ROI with GitLab’s Faster Cycle Times and Better User Experience
10 Reasons Why GitLab over GitHub
EU Digital Operational Resilience Act Compliance 101: What Financial Institutions and ICT Providers Need to Know
How “Watch It” Helps You Track Critical Jira Changes and Notifications
You Don’t Need a Gantt Chart for Agile, You need Clear Path
Navigating the High Costs of Product Launch Delays
AI-Driven Agile: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Project Management
Case Study – Customer Success
A Breakthrough in Custom Medical Implants with Creo
New medical approaches combined with innovative technologies are transforming how medical professionals treat patients. In this case study, we will explore how a young patient’s life was changed through the use of PTC Creo’s extensive capabilities. “Bioactive printed...
Achieving Zero-Downtime Nightly Releases in a Highly Regulated Environment
Market traders understand the importance of timing in the trading industry. Each day missed (or hour missed) is considered lost revenue. When a proprietary trading firm began to miss trading days due to issues with its software, leaders of the firm contacted SPK to...
How the Design Team at Tide Cleaners Radically Reduced Time-To-Market by Leveraging Loom
Overview Laundry industry leader Tide Cleaners needed to remove friction from its design process. Its design team was scheduling in-person meetings at every step of a project’s progress. This was bringing an avalanche of unfocused feedback, slowing solution...
Hawk Ridge Systems’ Journey to Azure Success with SPK and Associates
Quickly delivering high-quality services to customers is the main goal of every service provider. When Hawk Ridge Systems realized their current managed service provider was providing less than world-class services and response times, they knew they had to make a...
EnerSys Speeds Time To Market with Windchill SaaS
EnerSys is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission-critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. They are dedicated to providing people everywhere with accessible...
Manulife Supercharges Development and Reduces Costs by 50 Percent with Microsoft Azure
Manulife has been helping customers make smarter financial choices for the past 134 years. The Toronto-based insurance and financial services company has a thriving global presence with operations in Canada, the United States, and Asia because it never compromises on...
White Papers
Understanding Manufacturing Engineering in Windchill
When working in the manufacturing industry, using a PLM solution like Windchill helps prevent issues like market delays, poor quality, and additional costs. Explore how Windchill’s manufacturing engineering capabilities can help your business in this eBook.What You...
The 7-Step Guide to Effective Application Lifecycle Management
Application Lifecycle Management is vital to high-quality software delivery. In this eBook, we will explore seven best practices to ensure ALM success. What You Will Learn Explore these 7 steps for effective ALM: Planning Requirements Managing Workflows Risk...
Revolutionizing Product Development: The Power of Simulation-Driven Design
Simulation-driven design (SDD) is an approach to product development that uses simulation tools throughout the design lifecycle. Dive into this eBook to discover how Ansys and PTC are utilizing SDD to empower design engineers and drive innovation and efficiency.What...
Scaling Agile Development: Nine Blunders to Avoid
The agile methodology is an iterative process that delivers high-quality products quickly. In modern development, this process drives continuous improvement. In this eBook, you will explore common issues to avoid.What You Will Learn Explore these top nine blunders and...
The Role of AI in Modernizing Manufacturing Operations
AI and machine learning play a critical role in modern manufacturing. AI integration helps create more efficient workflows through automation. Along with automation, manufacturers can also use these tools to create predictive analytics from customer data to anticipate...
Solving Energy Sector Challenges with Digital Thread
Efficient management of energy sources involves many components such as data analysis and continuous maintenance. Explore how PTC navigates these to “keep the world running” with its integrate digital thread.What You Will Learn Discover how PTC: Uses feedback to...