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The Top Benefits of AFI Backup 2022
SPK is a proud partner of Pax8. And Pax8 is a reseller of AFI Backup. Because of our relationship with Pax8, SPK clients can access AFI Backup at a discounted rate for our clients that utilize Office 365. And, because SPK is highly experienced with AFI Backup we are...
Latest News From PTC From Q3 2022
PTC have been leaders for the past 30 years. They’ve led the charge in helping manufacturers solve key business challenges to achieve their goals with digital solutions in real-world applications. PTC has a wide variety of products like ThingWorx, Creo, Onshape,...
Do I Need An MSP (Managed Services Provider)?
I’m Chris McHale, CEO and co-founder of SPK and Associates. Over the years, I’ve watched businesses grow. And as they do, they sometimes begin to wonder, “do I still need an MSP?” Today, I want you to discover why businesses, regardless of size, need an MSP. You see,...
Solidworks Tutorial: Blue Origins, Decals and SolidWorks Settings
Hi everyone, my name is Daniela. I'm the SME for both SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM at SPK and Associates. Today, in this SolidWorks tutorial, we're going to explore some of the "Hide/Show" SolidWorks settings. These are usually the most common settings, so you'll...
Enabling Remote Work With Microsoft 365
The pandemic definitely changed the way many businesses around the world work. Remote work has become not just the preference, but the norm for many businesses. Through remote work, businesses have realized they can reduce their footprint cost and reinvest those funds...
The Top 4 KPIs For Data Teams
As a decision-maker in your small and medium business, you will be looking to drive your stability and growth. Data teams play a pivotal role in how you achieve this. After all, they are the team responsible for building, measuring, analyzing and reporting everything...
The Best CAD Software: Q4 2022 vCAD Updates Are Here
If you’re looking for the best CAD software, look no further. Virtual CAD (vCAD) has revolutionized the design engineer and manufacturing industry. It also gets regular updates to ensure it is constantly optimized for users. You can find out more about vCAD here....
Slow Solidworks Performance: General Troubleshooting Tips
Hi everyone, I am Daniela, the SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM SME for SPK and Associates. Today I'll be covering how to diagnose slow performance with SolidWorks. These are simple SolidWorks tips for general troubleshooting. So, It's to help you figure out one of those...
Value Stream Management and DevOps – Get Products to Market Faster
According to a definition from Forbes in 2019, Value Stream Management (VSM) is a lean business practice. It helps determine the value of software development and delivery efforts and resources. Additionally, it also helps to improve the flow of value to the...
What is SOLIDWORKS PDM and How Does It Benefit Me?
SolidWorks Corporations was founded in 1993. In 1997 it was acquired by Dassault Systèmes. Today, it has amassed over six million ecosystem users from designers to drafters. It has become globally accredited as an industry-leading parametric Computer Aided Design...
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Top Five Use Cases of ALM-PLM Integration
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) ensure product and software related processes are properly managed. These systems are utilized throughout the software development and product manufacturing lifecycles. When integrated, they...