Every click and keystroke holds digital value. And, for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), there’s a fine balancing act between budget, expertise and agility to drive business value. Plus, with cybersecurity attacks higher than ever, the struggle to fortify digital...
Mike Solinap
SPK vCAD’s Latest Enhancements for Q1 2024
With a host of exciting updates and features on the horizon, SPK’s vCAD is gearing up to further redefine the virtual design experience. vCAD is more than a mere design tool; it is a solution with a broad range of use cases, from technical recruitment to mechanical...
Fortify data security with Microsoft Purview
Let's face it – data breaches are on the rise, and it's costing organizations big money. Malicious insiders contribute to a third of these breaches, making the situation even trickier. Furthermore, there's also the challenge of managing a growing amount of data and...
Power BI vs. Metabase: What’s The Difference?
In business, the abundance of data can be overwhelming at times making it hard to quickly identify trends. But, making data-driven decisions can create leading-edge organizations that propel past competitors. That means it’s imperative to have Business Intelligence...
Tips for a Secure and Compliant Google Workspace Environment
Below is an overview of the video where Michael Roberts, Vice President at SPK, and Director of Cloud and DevOps, Mike Solinap, discuss the essential tips for maintaining a secure and compliant Google Workspace environment. Today, we'll cover everything from...
Streamline Endpoint Management
In an era marked by digital transformation and the prevalence of remote work, ensuring the security and efficiency of your organization's IT infrastructure has never been more critical. One area that demands special attention is endpoint security protection and...
Why Microsoft Azure is the Manufacturing Industry’s Trusted Partner
As the manufacturing industry continues its evolution, the choices we make today can shape the future of our operations. At SPK and Associates we’ve seen this happen repeatedly with new clients either in sticky situations, or struggling to scale. Basically, technology...
How To Improve Your Google Workspace Security
At SPK and Associates, we are dedicated cybersecurity partners for small and medium businesses (SMBs) worldwide, understanding their unique challenges. Google Workspace, a cloud-based suite by Google, is invaluable for SMBs due to its cost-effective subscriptions,...
Enabling a Whole New Way to Work with MS365
Digital dexterity refers to both the ambition and ability of individuals within an organization to effectively leverage technology for improved business outcomes. Additionally, it goes beyond mere technical proficiency. Instead, it encompasses the enthusiasm and...
What does the End of Support for Windows Server 2019 Means for Your Business?
With Windows Server 2019 end of support for Datacenter, Standard, and Essentials, you won't get help, security updates, or certain software benefits. This means your systems might be at risk. So, it’s time for you to figure out the best plan for moving away from...
ELK Stack Dashboards for Security: Best Practices and Key Metrics
With the rising threat of security breaches, data leaks, and cyberattacks, staying one step ahead is essential. This is where ELK Stack dashboards come into play, offering a powerful solution for monitoring, processing, and visualizing security-related data....
Maximizing Email Deliverability via Gmail/Google Workspace
Despite new communications tools and apps popping up daily, email remains a key communication channel for businesses. And, there are plenty of email networks to choose from. For example, Google Workspace (Gmail and G Suite), Microsoft, MailChimp, and more. However,...