Maintaining your AWS infrastructure to ensure it remains secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient should be a scheduled activity. So, to maintain your posture, AWS has developed the Well-Architected Framework. Essentially, this details a systematic approach...
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IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS: Cloud 101
Starting your cloud computing and cloud journey? Wondering how cloud services can help your business thrive? There’s a lot to wrap your head around isn’t there. But, don't worry, we’ve got you covered with this blog. In fact, we’re going to provide you Cloud 101 and...
Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning and AI Tools: The Innovation Foundation – Part 4
Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning and AI: The Innovation Foundation - Part 4 Welcome back to our ongoing series, "The Innovation Foundation." If you missed any of the previous blog posts, you’ll see them linked below. In this fourth installment, we dive deep further...
Microsoft Teams: Improve Business Communication and Collaboration
Are you looking to improve your business communication and collaboration? To stay competitive, you’ll need to embrace technology designed to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Potentially a hard choice with so many options in the market that promise this....
Jira Software: Cloud vs. Data Center Comparison
Jira Server reaches end-of-life (EOL) in February 2024. Whether you're currently using Atlassian Jira Server or considering the long-term growth of your business with a data center solution, you may be wondering how Data Center compares to Jira Cloud. So, in this blog...
What Is Machine Learning And How To Use It: The Innovation Foundation Part 3
From the moment we enter this world, learning becomes an innate part of our existence. Our brains constantly absorb new information, forming neural pathways that shape our understanding and actions. In a similar vein, Machine Learning (ML) serves as the brain of a...
The Innovation Foundation (Part 2): How Big Data Is Related To Cloud, AI and Machine Learning
In part one of this series, we covered the significance of data collection and reviewed different big data platforms. For example, Hadoop and Apache Spark. We also covered the importance of selecting the right platform to achieve desired outcomes. And finally, we...
Evaluating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Atlassian Cloud
Cloud-based solutions have become really important for companies in recent years. With their flexibility, scalability, and better teamwork enablement, cloud-based solutions are a bit of a no-brainer. Companies like Atlassian create software tools that do exactly this:...
The Power of Atlassian Insights for Asset Management
Welcome to the demo of Atlassian Insight for Asset Management with your host, Shane Donoher, Solution Engineer at SPK and Associates. Why Is Atlassian Insight Management A Powerful Tool? Insight Asset Management was recently acquired by Atlassian and is now part of...
The Innovation Foundation (Part 1): Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning and AI
Welcome to the Innovation Foundation. This is a four-part series, our SPK experts detail the interconnectedness of big data, cloud computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, we’ll cover how they collectively contribute to improved business...
Best CloudBees Jenkins Platform Alternatives
Change is on the horizon for organizations relying on the CloudBees Jenkins Platform (CJP). With CJP now designated as a legacy product, a migration to CloudBees CI or an alternative CI solution is imperative. In this blog post, we will cover the ‘need-to-know’ info...
The Great Cloud Showdown: AWS and Azure Go Head to Head
Cloud computing has enabled organizations to access more computing resources without investing in physical infrastructure. It’s probably one of the best technological advances to date. And with its growth comes an option for cloud providers. Two of the most popular...