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Jira Admin vs. Consultant vs. Architect: Who Does What and When Do You Need Each?
At SPK and Associates, we regularly help companies get clarity around their Atlassian investment. One common area of confusion is understanding the difference between a Jira Administrator, a Jira Consultant (or Expert), and a Jira Architect. These roles aren’t...
How to Achieve Compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 for Electronic Records and Signatures
In highly regulated industries like medical devices, maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. One of the key regulations in this space is FDA 21 CFR Part 11, which governs the use of electronic records and electronic signatures. It...
Why Every Engineering Team Needs a Strong PDM Strategy
Welcome to Why Every Engineering Team Needs a Strong PDM Strategy Hey everyone and welcome back to our vlog series where we talk about all things engineering, IT, and innovation. I'm Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates....
How to Unlock the True Value of Copilot
You’ve launched Copilot! Maybe even multiple agents. But if you’re wondering why the results feel… underwhelming, you’re not alone. Even the smartest copilots can’t help if they’re flying blind. In this webinar, we’ll show you what really makes AI work in...
Your PLM, The Cloud, and FDA Regulation: What You Need to Know
Product designs, documentation, and processes aren’t just valuable intellectual property, they’re your license to operate. In the highly regulated medical device industry, manufacturers must carefully consider these factors. If you’re using a Product Lifecycle...
Gitflow vs. trunk-based development: Which is better?
Modern software development relies on version control systems to help teams manage changes, collaborate, and deliver high-quality code. Two popular Git workflows, Gitflow and Trunk-Based Development, offer different approaches to managing branches and releases....
How Top CAD Designers Use SPK vCAD to Unlock Efficiency
In the competitive world of product design, engineering, and software development, efficiency is a must. Top mechanical CAD (MCAD) and electrical CAD (ECAD) designers are constantly looking for tools that remove bottlenecks, cut costs, and accelerate collaboration...
Best Practices for Transitioning from Shortcut to Jira Smoothly
Shortcut and Jira are both trusted tools for helping teams manage software projects with agile methodologies, issue tracking, and collaboration features. While Shortcut is known for its simplicity and lightweight design, many growing teams reach a point where they...
6 Questions to Ask Your CAD/PLM Software Vendor
When you’re a discrete manufacturer, your product designs and data are the crown jewels of your business. They define your intellectual property, drive your revenue, and differentiate you from the competition. Entrusting that IP to a CAD or PLM software vendor is a...
An Expert Guide: Choosing the Right CAD Tool for Your Needs
Choosing the right CAD tool isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a strategic one. Whether you're in product development, manufacturing, or engineering design, the right tool can help you accelerate innovation, reduce rework, and bring better products to market...
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Using AI to transform every team in your organization
Utilizing AI tools can help your organization achieve more. Discover the benefits of Atlassian Intelligence and Rovo in this downloadable eBook.What You Will Learn Explore the benefits of Atlassian Intelligence, such as: Accelerating productivity Unlocking...