For years, HP Application Lifecycle Management (formerly known as Quality Center) was a go-to solution for requirements, testing, and defect management. However, with product transitions and support timelines expiring, many organizations are reevaluating their...
Today, Atlassian has announced upcoming pricing updates effective October 15, 2025. These changes impact new purchases, renewals, and upgrades across Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, and other Atlassian Cloud products. The price adjustments reflect...
Managing complex Jira environments can feel like defusing a bomb—one misstep and you could blow up an entire workflow, break a permission scheme, or worse—lose data. Thankfully, Configuration Manager for Jira (CMJ) by Appfire changes the game. Designed for admins...
Our team is thrilled to announce that we have been recognized as a GitLab Professional Services Partner. This esteemed recognition highlights our commitment to delivering the best outcomes for our clients when it comes to securing their software supply chain. This...
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...
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...
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...
In a world overflowing with collaboration tools, more doesn’t always mean better. Many companies now face the reality that tool sprawl and disconnected systems are holding them back. They know that aligning teams and standardizing workflows are critical to staying...
SPK and Associates, a 22-year-old leading woman-owned Engineering & IT Services Company that serves product and software development teams, is an official Atlassian Cloud Migration Specialized partner as of June 2025. After validation of SPK and Associates' deep...
Scotts Valley, CA-based consulting firm, SPK and Associates, is on Channel Partners 2025 MSP 501 for the 7th year in a row. The annual Channel Partners MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on a wide range of metrics. These include...
The ability to create clear, collaborative diagrams is a game-changer for increasing understanding across teams. Whether you're mapping out a project workflow, whiteboarding a product architecture, or building a network diagram, having the right tool makes all the...
As businesses become more competitive, the pressure to deliver value faster rises. A striking 89% of leaders say their organizations must move faster to stay ahead. However, 74% admit their teams are bogged down by ineffective communication and disconnected tools....