Manulife has been helping customers make smarter financial choices for the past 134 years. The Toronto-based insurance and financial services company has a thriving global presence with operations in Canada, the United States, and Asia because it never compromises on...
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Build and Modernize Intelligent, AI-Powered Apps
As the modern digital landscape continues to shift, artificial intelligence has gone from being a futuristic concept to a core driver of business transformation. Organizations now recognize AI as essential for innovation and this trend is only accelerating. To stay...
Migrate to Azure with Confidence
As businesses increasingly move towards cloud solutions, it is critical to take advantage of the advanced tools that providers such as Microsoft Azure can supply. In particular, the Azure Hybrid Benefit allows companies to maximize their existing investments by...
What is Azure OpenAI Service?
Artificial Intelligence is on the rise, with many companies harnessing its unique capabilities. Microsoft is no different, implementing AI into many of its products. Most recently, Microsoft has implemented a generative AI tool for Azure. This tool is called Azure...
Adapt to Changing Markets to Emerge Stronger
Adaptability is important for the success of organizations in the modern era. Markets are continuously changing and the economy is constantly shifting. Over the 20 plus years of SPK being in business, our goal has always been to help companies get their products to...
Unique Threat Intelligence
Ensuring online data security is one of the main priorities of every organization. Threat intelligence is an important aspect of these security measures. Threat intelligence is all the knowledge that helps organizations understand and prevent security threats. Let’s...
Resiliency with Microsoft Azure
When researching cloud computing services, there are many key components to analyze. A main factor many organizations look at is the resiliency of a service. Resilience is about how well a system can recover from a disruption or system failure. It can range from...
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...
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...
4 Advantages of SolidWorks Cloud PDM (Updated 2023)
Considering the leap to cloud-based CAD and PDM solutions? A move to platforms like SolidWorks 3D CAD in the cloud paves the way for unmatched flexibility. Imagine accessing intricate engineering data from anywhere at any time. And, the benefits don’t end there. In...
Protecting Sensitive Data in Highly Regulated Industries
How do you keep sensitive data safe in highly regulated industries? Is it better to stick with your tried and tested on-prem solution? Or, is it time to believe in the cloud’s promises of better security, scalability, and innovation? Your organization is at a critical...
2023 Gartner named Microsoft a Leader for Integration Platform as a Service
More than ever we see businesses relying heavily on seamless integration of various applications and systems. And they’re doing this to drive efficiency, enhance productivity, and gain a competitive edge. Microsoft Azure integration services, powered by the Microsoft...