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How the Digital Thread Transforms Automotive Manufacturing Processes
The automotive industry is very competitive, leaving manufacturers scrambling to innovate, meet regulatory demands, and quickly deliver higher-quality products. In this fast-paced environment, investing in digital transformation is essential. The best way to ensure...
Optimizing Data Reporting and ETL Processes: SPK’s Success with Jaspersoft and Talend
A leading Fortune 100 company approached SPK and Associates with significant challenges related to their data reporting and intelligence platforms. These issues were critically impacting their ability to serve both current and future customers, and the company needed...
Creo at the heart of Nuclear Fusion breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
BOSTON – Dec. 20, 2022 – PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced that Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) used its Creo computer-aided design (CAD) and Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) technology throughout the development of the National Ignition...
Unlocking the Power of Asset Management in Your ITSM Practices
Asset management is an important aspect of ITSM. Discovering the best way to manage yours can greatly increase your business’s efficiency. Assets in Jira Service Management allow organizations to manage hardware, software, facilities, people, and more. What You Will...
SPK Secures SOC 2 Type 1 Certification for Enhanced Service Offering
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - Engineering and IT leader SPK and Associates is pleased to announce its achievement of SOC 2 Type 1 certification. The SOC 2 Type 1 certification attests that SPK’s information security meets or exceeds the rigorous standards set forth by AICPA....
Accelerating Product Development with Model-Based Design
The speed and efficiency of product development can make or break a company’s success. As a consulting company, we see it often. SPK and Associates not only helps companies purchase Creo licenses, but we also provide expert consulting services to aid your business...
Transitioning from CATIA V5 to Creo for Enhanced Innovation
As time goes on, Dassault Systems is migrating more and more users from CATIA V5 to its newer 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) platform. For many organizations, this shift is more than just a few software updates. The migration can lead to costly investments, a steep learning curve...
Modernizing Legacy Systems for Better Collaboration and a Better Product
The digital landscape is constantly changing, leaving businesses scrambling to adapt to new technologies and processes. Tools once used as the backbone for these businesses are now outdated. Legacy systems are a perfect example of this. Although they used to be...
Streamlining DevOps Collaboration and Optimizing Workflows with Jira and Exalate
Efficient workflows that foster communication are a vital piece of every smooth business operation. While utilizing a project management tool like Jira can help achieve this, it depends on how you use it. Separate teams utilizing two distinct Jira environments can...
CARFAX improves security, cuts pipeline management and costs with GitLab
CARFAX, Inc., a U.S. company, helps millions of people shop for vehicles every day. With more than 31 billion records, it has the most comprehensive vehicle history database available in North America, offering users vehicle information, like odometer readings, number...
Latest White Papers
Async Your Agile Workflow
While the Agile Methodology prioritizes face-to-face communication, it is still possible to utilize this framework in a hybrid work environment. With scheduled video calls, individuals can discuss necessary matters. However, what if there was a way to use this...