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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...
Navigating the EU MDR Transition: What Medical Device Companies Need to Know
The EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) transition is a significant regulatory shift that medical device companies must take seriously. Replacing the previous Medical Device Directive (MDD), the EU MDR (Regulation (EU) 2017/745) introduces more stringent...
Unleashing Team Potential: How Jira Transforms Project Management and Cross-Functional Success
Atlassian’s System of Work is a powerful combination of tools that help cross-functional teams collaborate. At the heart is Jira. Dive into this eBook to learn more about Jira’s role. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will explore: Jira’s features that simplify...
Evaluating Arena and Windchill Key Differences for Scaling Product Development
As companies grow and product complexity increases, selecting the right Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system becomes a critical decision. Two of the most widely used PLM platforms—Arena and Windchill—offer distinct approaches to managing product data, enabling...
The Role of CAD in Smart Factory Design and Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing how products are designed, produced, and delivered. At the heart of this transformation is smart factory design. Automation, data, and connected systems all come together to create highly efficient, flexible, and intelligent production...
Latest White Papers
Buyer’s Guide to CAD Engineering Software
Choosing a 3D CAD engineering software can be difficult when there are so many different options on the market. This eBook will explore the considerations your company should take before selecting one. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will discover which...