Dell Latitude ST This is the Dell Latitude ST, which can be had from the Dell Outlet store for about $300. It’s a 10-inch tablet slate running an Atom Z670 and 2GB of RAM – like a Netbook without a keyboard. Instead, it has an N-trig digitizer that supports both...
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The Hybrid-Remote Playbook
Post-pandemic, many companies have shifted to a hybrid or fully remote work environment. Despite many companies having fully remote workers, many still rely on synchronous communication. Loom offers a way for employees to work on their own time, without as many...
Reduce Documentation and Improve Engagement in HR Onboarding with Loom
Onboarding sets the tone for a new hire’s experience, so it is vital to have engaging, clear instruction. Traditional methods often struggle to keep employees informed and entertained throughout the process. Loom offers a solution. Its interactive video platform...
Async Work Made Awesome with Loom
As the modern workplace evolves, the need for efficiently communicating without real-time meetings has grown. Asynchronous work is gaining traction across industries, and one of the most powerful tools enabling this transformation is Loom. This platform allows teams...
The Pitfalls of Outdated Tools in Managing Global Teams
The dynamics of product development have shifted dramatically in the past 5 years. Teams are no longer confined to a single location or even a single time zone. Instead, they span continents, collaborating across borders to bring products to market faster than ever...
Mastering Tool Modernization Challenges with OpsHub
As software complexity increases, companies are looking for new ways to innovate. Keeping up with new technology requires new tools and systems to handle this complexity. Migrating from on-prem and legacy systems to modern, scalable, cloud offerings is commonly...
3 Options for Network Installation and Application Management
It seems like every week there’s another article about “Network Installation Services” – even if we don’t realize it. I believe Apple really hit the nail on the head with their iPhone App Store, as evidenced by the copy-cat implementations in the WebOS App Catalog,...
Upgrading from ClearCase/ClearQuest 7.0 to 7.1
As an IT engineering expert for SPK and associates, a California based IT services company, I write blog posts on topics such as Software Configuration Management and other Engineering Applications. This week I’d like to blog about my experiences in upgrading...
How to Build a Corporate Web Infrastructure
As an IT professional, one question I’ve heard more than once is: “Why do I need you – I can setup a computer, a web server, a database, etc”. My answer varies based on the audience but essentially comes down to: if you are entrusted with a company’s...
How to Monitor NetApps with Nagios
I just came to the realization that I've been working with Network Appliance filers for over a decade now. They're great -- rock solid stability, an ever expanding feature set, excellent tech support, and they're certified against many enterprise applications...
SPK vCAD’s Latest Enhancements for Q2 2024
SPK’s vCAD continues to alter the engineering landscape with new additions to its wide range of virtual abilities. vCAD is a cloud-based engineering platform that allows users to design 3D components from anywhere. It easily integrates with popular applications such...
SPK vCAD’s Latest Enhancements for Q1 2024
With a host of exciting updates and features on the horizon, SPK’s vCAD is gearing up to further redefine the virtual design experience. vCAD is more than a mere design tool; it is a solution with a broad range of use cases, from technical recruitment to mechanical...