As organizations continue to seek the most efficient solutions for increased compliance, new apps and add-ons have emerged on the market. AppFox is a leader in this field, creating add-on applications for increased capabilities. For businesses that currently use...
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Reduce Documentation and Improve Engagement in HR Onboarding with Loom
Onboarding sets the tone for a new hire’s experience, so it is vital to have engaging, clear instruction. Traditional methods often struggle to keep employees informed and entertained throughout the process. Loom offers a solution. Its interactive video platform...
Exploring the Benefits of Enterprise Service Management
As competition among service delivery organizations increases, many businesses are seeking new ways to enhance collaboration and improve efficiency. This need for a cohesive approach to service delivery has led to the rise of Enterprise Service Management (ESM)....
Reduce Technical Debt and Streamline Your Jira Backlog with Atlassian Compass
Have you ever found your team sacrificing long-term stability for short-term speed? This is unfortunately a common practice as businesses try to keep up with new technologies and emerging competitors. This practice leads to “technical debt” otherwise known as the...
Revolutionizing Workplace Efficiency with Atlassian Rovo: AI Assistance for Every Team
Teams across industries are constantly looking for ways to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and maintain high-quality outputs. Business owners constantly ask our experts, “How can we use AI tools to streamline operations?” One such tool that’s making waves is...
Forrester Report: Vendors Move to Dominate IT Management Software
Discover why Atlassian is one of two vendors to achieve a dominant position in IT management software. With an abundance of choices, actually navigating the IT management software space can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the recent Forrester Trends Report, “Vendors...
Top 10 draw.io Tips to Boost Your Productivity
While Atlassian offers many plugins for its apps on the Marketplace, its most popular add-ons resolve common problems seemingly every business has. For example, draw.io (also known as Diagrams.net) has emerged as a top choice for creating flowcharts, process maps,...
Async Work Made Awesome with Loom
As the modern workplace evolves, the need for efficiently communicating without real-time meetings has grown. Asynchronous work is gaining traction across industries, and one of the most powerful tools enabling this transformation is Loom. This platform allows teams...
The Pitfalls of Outdated Tools in Managing Global Teams
The dynamics of product development have shifted dramatically in the past 5 years. Teams are no longer confined to a single location or even a single time zone. Instead, they span continents, collaborating across borders to bring products to market faster than ever...
What You Need To Know About Atlassian’s Price Increases in October 2024
As an Atlassian Gold Solution Partner, SPK and Associates is committed to keeping you informed about important changes that could impact your organization. On September 17th, 2024, Atlassian announced pricing and packaging updates for their Cloud products, set to...
SPK Secures SOC 2 Type 1 Certification for Enhanced Service Offering
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - Engineering and IT leader SPK and Associates is pleased to announce its achievement of SOC 2 Type 1 certification. The SOC 2 Type 1 certification attests that SPK’s information security meets or exceeds the rigorous standards set forth by AICPA....
The Power of OKRs: Who Uses Them and Why They Work
Organizations need more than just a solid business strategy. They need a framework to ensure that every team member aligns with the company's overarching goals. This is where Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) come into play. OKRs have become a powerful tool for...