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Best Practices for Managing Engineering Change
Engineering change is inevitable—but unmanaged change can lead to delays, compliance issues, and costly mistakes. Implementing a structured, efficient, and collaborative engineering change process is critical to maintaining product quality, innovation, and...
A Compliance Guide to Ensuring Software Validation in FDA-Regulated Medical Devices
Unlock the secrets to seamless FDA compliance with our comprehensive eBook. This practical guide breaks down the regulations and standards that matter most, including 21 CFR Part 11 and Part 820, and walks you step-by-step through risk-based validation, robust...
Best Practices for Using an IdP to Secure Your Cloud Environments and Saas Tools
Cloud Environments and Saas Tools As cloud adoption accelerates, securing user identities and access has become more critical than ever. Organizations are increasingly relying on SaaS tools to drive productivity, and Identity Providers (IdPs) play a central role in...
vCAD vs. HPC Desktop – Which is better for ROI, Performance, and Use Cases?
As the demands for high-performance computing intensify, organizations face a critical decision. Teams must choose between investing in traditional high-performance computing (HPC) desktops or adopting a modern, flexible solution like SPK’s vCAD™. In this blog, we...
Level Up Your Creo Skills with These 10 Tips
Creo is a powerful CAD tool that offers an immense range of capabilities. No matter how long you've been using it, there's always room to level up. Whether you’re designing complex assemblies or optimizing for manufacturability, these best practices will help you...
Strategies to Overcome the Top Challenges in Medical Device Manufacturing
Medical device manufacturing is one of the most regulated, complex, and high-stakes industries in the world. From ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations to protecting patient data, companies face a multitude of hurdles. These are just what is expected....
Lessons Learned in Overcoming Digital Thread Challenges
The digital thread is a transformative approach to connecting data, systems, and teams across the product lifecycle. It enables seamless access to real-time data and traceability across departments and tools. However, for many organizations, implementing a robust...
Uniting Teams Across Your Organization with the Atlassian System of Work
Aligning cross-functional teams is more critical than ever for modern organizations. Miscommunication, siloed information, and disconnected tools often stand in the way of productivity and progress. Atlassian, a leader in team collaboration, has developed a...
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...
Latest White Papers
Is Your CAD System Letting You Down?
When you outgrow your CAD system, it is time to upgrade to PTC Creo. Dive into this downloadable eBook to explore how one of the best CAD solutions on the market can change your product design for the better.What You Will Learn Discover how Creo users benefit from the...