Introduction Michael Roberts:Hello everyone. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates. Welcome to today’s vlog, “Solving the ‘Not Enough People or Time’ Challenge with Atlassian Tools.” If you’ve ever felt like your...
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Navigating Your Migration from Rally Software to Jira Without Losing Sanity
Migrating from one enterprise tool to another can feel like walking a tightrope over a canyon of potential errors, data loss, and productivity disruptions. For organizations moving from Rally (formerly CA Agile Central) to Jira, this process is particularly nuanced. ...
Simplifying Enterprise Tool Modernization Without the Headaches
You will be taken to another page to registerBy submitting this form, I acknowledge receipt of SPK and Associates' Privacy Policy.Migrating from legacy systems to modern platforms doesn’t have to be painful. Yet for many enterprises, moving from tools like Rally, HP...
One Platform, Multiple Workflows: How GitLab Supports Modern Dev Teams at Scale
Modern development teams are under increasing pressure to deliver faster, collaborate more effectively, and meet strict compliance requirements—all while managing complex toolchains. Join SPK and Associates for an in-depth look at how GitLab’s all-in-one DevSecOps...
3 Ways To Extend BigPicture’s Capabilities
Managing complex portfolios, distributed teams, and evolving business priorities demands connected insights. That’s where BigPicture by Appfire shines. As one of the most powerful project portfolio management tools for Jira, BigPicture brings structure, clarity, and...
Why Teams Are Moving from Asana to Jira
Let’s be real. Teams that work at Enterprise and Mid-market companies need project management tools that scale with complexity, integrate seamlessly with other systems, and reduce information silos. While Asana has long been a favorite among business teams due to its...
Reducing CAD File Errors and Rework
File mistakes and unnecessary rework remain all too common in the engineering space. Inefficient CAD file management due to poor collaboration and hardware limitations can result in missing details or time-consuming corrections. This is why reducing CAD errors is so...
Atlassian Admin Fundamentals Every Team Should Know
Teams depend on tools like Jira and Confluence to collaborate, manage projects, and deliver results faster. Simply using Atlassian tools is not enough; proper administration is critical for success. A well-managed Atlassian environment ensures smooth workflows,...
How to Prepare Your Organization for an AI Rollout
Managing your organization’s knowledge base may be challenging, especially if information is scattered across multiple systems. Discover how Atlassian’s AI Rovo agents help manage this.What You Will Learn In this eBook you will discover: Why knowledge management...
Optimizing Jira Workflows: From Chaos to Clarity in Project Management
Jira is one of the most powerful tools for managing work across teams, but its true potential is only unlocked when workflows are thoughtfully designed and governed. In this interactive session, SPK’s experts will guide you through how to build Jira workflows that...
Fast Answers, Fewer Meetings: Building a Smart Knowledge Culture
If your day feels like a relay race between status calls and Slack pings, you’re not alone. Most teams still default to “let’s meet” when they can’t find an answer quickly. However, the cost of this is real. Slow decisions, fragmented knowledge, and “do-overs”...
Mastering Project Portfolios in Jira with BigPicture and 7pace Timetracker Integration
Project portfolio management in Jira is powerful, but it can be even more effective with the right add-ons. For teams that need visibility into project schedules, resources, and actual delivery performance, BigPicture and 7pace Timetracker from SPK partner Appfire...











