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What Is Azure Cloud Computing?
Considering moving to the cloud? Find yourself wondering “What is Azure?” or “How can Azure help SMBs grow?”. Well, the search is over. In this blog, we’re making it as easy as possible for you to discover everything you need to know about Azure. Let’s get you on the...
What Is AWS (Amazon Web Services)?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the three biggest cloud service providers in the market, alongside Microsoft and Google. Additionally, it was one of the first cloud providers when it launched Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and Amazon Simple Storage...
6 Secrets To A Successful Atlassian Migration At Scale
With large scale migrations, large user bases, multiple Atlassian tools, plenty of apps, and lots of data, moving to Atlassian Cloud may feel like a steep mountain to climb. But, it doesn't have to be. In fact, we've already helped many customers make the move. Plus,...
SPK Is CloudBees Service Partner Of The Year 2022
Today, CloudBees announced that SPK and Associates has received CloudBees Service Partner of the year award in 2022. This includes exceptional efforts in developing new business, thought leadership, and products and services that complement CloudBees technology...
The Definitive Guide to Accelerating Product Delivery with Virtual CAD (vCAD)
Virtual CAD (vCAD) differs from an online CAD program because whilst you can use it as a standalone program, you can also use it to replicate your existing CAD solution. This enables you to work remotely while integrating with existing IT architecture. Now, vCAD is...
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...
Latest White Papers
Excellence in Automotive Software Engineering eBook
ALM tooling, when implemented correctly, can support automotive software engineering, Agile transformation journeys and linking requirements to business strategy, encouraging collaboration. Additionally, it can be helpful for providing an overview of QA and testing...