Key Takeaways Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, and Premium now support up to 100 GB primary mailboxes, removing one reason some organizations previously needed higher-cost licensing. Office 365 E3 users may be candidates for Business Premium, particularly if...
Key Takeaways: AI is changing simulation from a late-stage validation step into a continuous part of product development, helping teams explore more designs, automate setup, and support predictive digital twins. AI-driven simulation still depends on high-performance...
Introduction Michael Roberts: Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another SPK & Associates Vlog. My name is Michael Roberts. I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for SPK & Associates, and today we're going to talk about a topic that's really cool:...
Key Takeaways Slow engineering onboarding delays productivity: Waiting for workstations, CAD software, VPN access, and engineering data can keep new hires and contractors from contributing for days or weeks. Cloud CAD removes hardware and setup bottlenecks:...
Key Takeaways AI failures are often foundation problems, not technology problems: Engineering AI initiatives frequently stall because organizations lack clear business objectives, trusted data, connected systems, and scalable processes. AI needs connected,...
Key Takeaways Governance must come before scale: AI agents can access data and take actions, meaning clear rules around what they can see and do must be established before widespread deployment. Follow the principle of least privilege: Agents should only receive the...
Intro to AI Governance and Mistakes to Avoid Hello, and welcome to this SPK and Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts. I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing with SPK. Now, everybody knows that artificial intelligence is transforming the way that...
Introduction Michael Roberts: Hello, and welcome to another SPK and Associates vlog. As we probably are already well aware, if you're watching this video, artificial intelligence is evolving at a remarkable pace, and the conversations around AI are quickly shifting...
As organizations move more teams, projects, and workflows into Atlassian Cloud, identity management becomes one of the most important parts of a secure cloud strategy. Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Bitbucket, and other Atlassian tools often become central...
For decades, buying high-powered CAD workstations was simply the cost of doing engineering. When design tools needed more computing power, IT bought more powerful machines. When engineers complained about slow performance, companies refreshed hardware. If a new hire...
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence into the modern engineering workplace has promised a new era of efficiency. From Atlassian Rovo to GitLab Duo, AI agents are now capable of summarizing complex documentation, generating code, and managing Jira workflows...
Traditional engineers often view data as a byproduct of the design process. They store data in static PDF reports or miscellaneous CAD files. However, as we enter the era of digital engineering, that perspective is shifting. Today, product data is no longer just a...