With the impending deadline for Atlassian Server support on February 14, 2024 you’re likely at a crossroad – contemplating the transition to Atlassian Cloud or potentially already on it and wondering how to save costs on your stack. At SPK & Associates, we...
As we progress through 2024, the landscape of IT Service Management (ITSM) continues to evolve. And, Atlassian is at the forefront, shaping the way organizations tackle service delivery. In this blog post, we’ll share what we’ve learned in the past few weeks about the...
If, like most industries, you're in the process of the digitization evolution,you’ll encounter new product development challenges. The increasing focus on electronic and software components is driving a shift in product engineering. Thus, it’s necessitating more...
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...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a seismic transformation that’s changing the way we work. According to McKinsey, artificial intelligence is used by 56% of companies worldwide. And, that number should keep growing. So what happens when you combine AI with a...
Developing software is hard. And, it’s even harder to predict what people using your software will want. This has been the case for many years. Agile teams face constant challenges discerning priorities amid evolving tasks, features, and deadlines, aiming for...
There is a paramount importance to staying ahead of new risks. After all, more and more crop up each day as technology and processes change. So, in this blog post we’re exploring the 2024 trends for risk management.Why Manage Risk? It sounds like a simple question...
It seems like just about every company is now a part-time or full-time software company. But, for small and mid sized companies, employing effective practices, such as DevOps to manage the day-to-day, might not be feasible. However, there is a solution. It’s called...
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and operations, commonly known as AI Ops, has emerged as a game-changer in recent years. This groundbreaking approach leverages the power of AI to streamline and enhance various aspects of IT operations. In this blog...
Business leaders: Flexible work is here to stay. And, in this eBook from Microsoft and SPK and Associates, we’ll show you exactly how to successfully embed hybrid work in your business. Hybrid Work: Why You Need It Over a year into the pandemic, digital...
Modernizing legacy systems means businesses can improve efficiency, enhance security, increase agility, drive better customer experience and more. Fundamentally, modernizing old, archaic, outdated, or just plain niggly systems can drive operational efficiency. That's...
The term “Value Stream Management” is not new. In fact, it has been part of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy and practice since 1998. As with many other excellent manufacturing practices, we appropriated the concept in software development and the services...
