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The Future of CAD with PTC Creo and Artificial Intelligence
The seemingly endless debate of Artificial Intelligence's benefits and drawbacks has permeated all technological media. Why is this such a hot topic? The public wants to understand what AI can do, the technologies it can benefit, and what the future holds for AI....
Making the Move from Cherwell to Jira Service Management
The landscape of IT Service Management (ITSM) tools is evolving, and with the end-of-life announcement for Cherwell, many organizations are contemplating their next steps. If you're in this position, this blog is for you. Jira Service Management emerges as a...
SPK vCAD’s Latest Enhancements for Q2 2024
SPK’s vCAD continues to alter the engineering landscape with new additions to its wide range of virtual abilities. vCAD is a cloud-based engineering platform that allows users to design 3D components from anywhere. It easily integrates with popular applications such...
Driving Quality with ISO 9001 Compliance in the Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is one of the largest industries in the world. The market is projected to grow to 2.95 trillion U.S. dollars this past year, causing a substantial amount of disruption. With this immense scale, comes many requirements manufacturers must follow....
Bill of Materials Strategies for PTC Windchill PLM Success
PLM solutions like PTC Windchill help organizations manage every facet of the product lifecycle. One of the best features for organizing these components is a Bill of Materials (BOM). Many PLM solutions integrate BOM management because it facilitates collaboration...
Data Lakes vs. Data Warehouses: Choosing the Right Architecture
If your organization accumulates any sort of data, you likely understand the importance of Enterprise Data Management (EDM). In this blog, we will help you find the data management solution that best suits your organization’s needs. We will compare the benefits and...
Audi F1 + PTC Windchill+: Ready to Run
Formula One: An Audacious Goal When the Volkswagen Group’s premium automaker AUDI AG made the decision to enter the sport of Formula One (F1) racing for the first time, announced at the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix and targeting the 2026 season, it immediately faced...
Jira Basics Explained
Welcome to "Jira Basics Explained." My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President at SPK and Associates. If you're looking for a video that will help you understand the basics of Jira as your project management tool, you've come to the right place. In this video, we'll...
Threat Modeling 101: Understanding, Identifying, and Overcoming Security Risks
When working in a technology-driven environment, it is common to encounter cybersecurity threats. Although it may appear daunting, there are ways to ensure preparation for incoming risks. One of the ways to do this is by implementing a process called threat modeling....
A Deep Dive into PTC Windchill’s Powerful Capabilities
PTC’s Windchill is one of the leading PLM solutions, with many organizations trusting Windchill to manage their product data. Product Lifecycle Management software solutions are not scarce, so what makes Windchill stand out from the rest of the market? If you are...
Latest White Papers
The Ultimate EBR Guide: Solutions for Smart Manufacturing
Implementing smart manufacturing and using EBR technologies can help you optimize your manufacturing operations. This practice combined with these technologies helps users track, integrate, and store digital information. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will...