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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...
Outgrowing Linear? Why Jira is the Smarter Choice for Scalable Project Management
Let’s face it, project management tools can make or break your team’s productivity. If you started with Linear for its slick interface and speed, you’re not alone. But here’s the million-dollar question: What happens when your team grows, your needs evolve, and...
Ensuring Information Quality and Version Control with the Top 10 ISO 9001 Practices
Achieving compliance with ISO 9001 requires making quality and version control a priority. This eBook explores our experts’ ten best practices for ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.What You Will Learn Discover tips for achieving ISO 9001 certification such as: Establish a...
Latest White Papers
Ultimate Guide to CI/CD
CI/CD makes modern software development quicker and easier. Dive into this in-depth guide to explore what CI/CD can do for your organization.What You Will Learn Discover topics such as: CI/CD fundamentals The benefits of CI/CD Differences between CI/CD and...