Your IT architecture is anything but simple. In fact, it’s more like the complex, yet silent spinal cord of your business functions. But what can you do when something goes wrong? Monitoring tools give you a partial view into business performance (or issues),...
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Using Jira Advanced Roadmaps for Program Management
. Here is the VLOG transcript for Carlos Almeida, Vice President of Engineering, SPK and Associates discussing Jira Advanced Roadmaps. For the best experience, we recommend watching the video so you can follow along with any instructions. Introduction Today we're...
2022 Technology Year in Review
In the past 3 years, our world has definitely changed. This year was no exception. From the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic to the great resignation, businesses have had to adapt to changing government regulations, employee needs, and methods of doing business. ...
Atlassian Team 22 Announcements – Part 2/2
Welcome back to Atlassian Team 22 Announcements This follow up blog deep dives into even more exciting Atlassian Team 22 updates announced in Las Vegas, April 2022. Read part 1, then explore part 2 below. Part 2 provides a deeper review on Atlassian’s DevOps...
5 Best Practices That Could Have Protected You From Log4J
Log4j: What Is It? On December 9, 2021, a critical exploit named "Log4j" was disclosed to the world. This exploit was particularly harrowing due to the fact that the software library which it targeted is so widely utilized. “Log4Shell” (CVE-2021-44228,...
How To Add More Disk Space To Your Redhat Server Without Reformatting
(Originally published in 2012, updated January 2022.) One of the common tasks for any system administrator is managing disk space on a server. A common question is how to increase disk space on a linux system. I won't go into a boring lecture on why managing disk...
SPK Releases vCAD™
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPK and Associates, LLC (SPK) is excited to announce the release of their new Virtual Engineering Platform – vCAD™. vCAD is an easy-to-use product that allows engineers to quickly set up and manage cloud workstations...
Moving to the Atlassian Cloud Series – Part 4 Multi-instance migrations
As an Atlassian Solution Partner, SPK and Associates knows the move to the Atlassian Cloud can be challenging. This four-part webinar series will explore what’s on the horizon for organizations that are looking at moving from on-premise Atlassian Jira instances, what...
Moving to the Atlassian Cloud Series – Part 3 Migrating Rally to Jira Software Cloud
As an Atlassian Solution Partner, SPK and Associates knows the move to the Atlassian Cloud can be challenging. This four-part webinar series will explore what’s on the horizon for organizations that are looking at moving from on-premise Atlassian Jira instances, what...
Back to the Basics of IoT
Consumers have taken a vanguard role in pushing innovation. IoT is changing the face of data collection, analytics and transmission. The field continues to evolve as new applications for smart devices develop. Download this white paper to learn more about how the...
The Power of the Cloud – Med Device Company Boosts Operational Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction
BackgroundA diversified medical device company has a leading position in the global endoscopy device space. In this market, the company generates growth and differentiates its products primarily through incremental innovations and investment in research and...
Improving Accessibility and Accuracy of Engineering Documents Via a Cloud-Based SolidWorks to MasterControl Connector
How SPK successfully improved a client’s engineering productivity and quality by creating a connected business system, leveraging separate, complementary platforms. Bridging TechnologiesMedical device manufacturing is a highly regulated industry. Even the slightest...