At SPK, we understand that efficient issue resolution is critical to delivering outstanding customer support. Our partnership with Appsvio allows us to deliver enhanced escalation and resolution capabilities within Jira Service Management (JSM), revolutionizing how...
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Top Time-Tracking Apps for Jira Cloud
When using Jira Cloud, it can be helpful to have an app that monitors how much time employees spend on projects. These are called time-tracking apps and they often offer reporting capabilities that ensure better project management and resource allocation. Two of the...
Streamlining DevOps Collaboration and Optimizing Workflows with Jira and Exalate
Efficient workflows that foster communication are a vital piece of every smooth business operation. While utilizing a project management tool like Jira can help achieve this, it depends on how you use it. Separate teams utilizing two distinct Jira environments can...
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...
A Detailed Comparison of Confluence and SharePoint
Deciding when to use Confluence and when to use SharePoint can be challenging. Both tools offer a wide range of similar features that help organizations store information. Whether your team uses Atlassian products, Microsoft products, or both can play a large...
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...
How Epic Sum Up Enhances Project Tracking and Budget Management in Jira
If you use Jira for more than just one project, you know that keeping track of numerous tasks, budgets, and timelines can be overwhelming. For project managers, scrum masters, and other stakeholders, the need for a solution that simplifies and streamlines project...
Best Practices for Choosing Marketplace Apps and Integrations in Atlassian Cloud
Selecting the best Marketplace apps and integrations for your unique business needs is crucial to enhancing your Atlassian Cloud environment. With hundreds of apps available, it can be difficult to know which options will work best for you. Here are our suggestions...
How PTC Windchill RV&S Integration Enhances Jira Software for Better Product Development
Utilizing management software from multiple companies may be a necessity for your team, but there can also be challenges that come with this type of development process. Miscommunication is a common issue as it can be difficult to get information from one software to...
Top 10 Reasons to Move from ZenDesk to Jira Service Management
With many great options on the market, choosing the best customer service and support system can be challenging. Both Zendesk and Jira Service Management are popular choices for differing reasons. Although Zendesk can work well as a service desk tool, we often see...
Establishing a Scalable Atlassian Governance Model for Enterprise Growth
Atlassian’s suite of tools provides incredible capabilities, making it easy to understand why so many organizations utilize them. However, simply using these tools does not equate to maximum efficiency achievement. By establishing a scalable governance model,...
The Ugly Side of Marketplace App Migrations for Jira and Confluence
Introduction Hello and welcome to "The Ugly Side of Marketplace App Migrations for Jira and Confluence." My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SPK Associates. I'm here today with Carlos Almeida. Carlos, feel free to introduce yourself....