Attitudes are important things -- they are the lens through which we filter everything life throws at us, and they can either be the secret to our success or our undoing. We've all heard the stereotype that says IT professionals have bad attitudes, and maybe your own...
High Tech
A Brief History of Automated Builds
Almost every programming book starts with an example of a small program which can be compiled from the command line using a simple call to the compiler with maybe a few flags. Known as “Hello World”, the few lines of code needed to output the text is almost universal....
A Beginner’s Guide for Metabase
There are many Business Intelligence (BI) tools on the market, seemingly with similar capabilities. The goal of BI tools is to collect, analyze, and visualize large amounts of data, transforming raw data into actionable insights. A popular open-source BI tool is...
The Advancements of Natural Language Processing in AI
Currently, one of the most dynamic and transformative fields in AI is Natural Language Processing (NLP). As data experts, we've witnessed firsthand the remarkable journey of NLP from its rudimentary stages to the sophisticated systems today. These modern systems can...
The Purpose of Unit Testing (Updated 2023)
At SPK, we specialize in supporting companies to accelerate their product development. And, one key aspect of that is redefining the role of unit testing in the development process. Essentially, the way you approach testing can greatly impact the success of your...
Mid-Market Company: How To Navigate New Tech Solutions For Growth
Mid-Market Company: How To Navigate NewTech Solutions For Growth We are clearly in a stage of rapidly changing technology. Well that’s an understatement, honestly. Business technology is part of every department, critical to most processes and imperative for the...
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...
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...
How To Reduce Cybersecurity Risks For Remote Workers
Remote working is an effective way to keep your business running 24/7, mitigate downtime and tap into new markets or expertise. Now, the world is flooded with companies utilizing remote work, digital nomads and gig workers to keep their competitive edge. But, the rise...
Configuration Management: The Heart of Your Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Does your software development organization have a well defined and implemented configuration management (CM) process? For many organizations, they equate the CM process with having a revision control tool in place. While versioning is a necessary prerequisite to...
10 Compelling Reasons to Migrate to the Cloud
Are you ready to move to the cloud? The cloud is a game-changing technology that has revolutionized the way businesses operate. So, we're sharing the top 10 compelling reasons why you should plan to migrate to the cloud. 10 Compelling Reasons To Migrate To The Cloud...
Modernizing Your Legacy Tech
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...