Developing software is hard. And, it’s even harder to predict what people using your software will want. This has been the case for many years. Agile teams face constant challenges discerning priorities amid evolving tasks, features, and deadlines, aiming for...
There is a paramount importance to staying ahead of new risks. After all, more and more crop up each day as technology and processes change. So, in this blog post we’re exploring the 2024 trends for risk management.Why Manage Risk? It sounds like a simple question...
Losing business time in transit? Supporting a dispersed workforce? Perhaps your tools just don’t stack up to support collaboration full stop. People make teams, but teams need the right tools to work and collaborate effectively. Without them, your business may be...
It seems like just about every company is now a part-time or full-time software company. But, for small and mid sized companies, employing effective practices, such as DevOps to manage the day-to-day, might not be feasible. However, there is a solution. It’s called...
Recent events, such as the Log4Shell / Log4J vulnerability, underscore the importance of best practices for cybersecurity in software development. And, with increasing cyber attacks, it’s more important than ever that organizations can pre-empt and respond to emerging...
If you're overseeing a business with diverse subsidiaries or divisions, each operating on its Jira instance, you understand the challenges that come with managing tasks efficiently. As an Atlassian Gold Solution Partner, we’ve created this blog post to help you....
The journey from concept to market-ready medical device is no easy feat. The regulatory economy, development and legislation is intricate. Understandably, compliance with standards is non-negotiable to ensure the safety and efficacy of medical devices. One such...
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...
IT Service Management (ITSM) does more than just offer IT support. At SPK and Associates, we see it as a key to delivering seamless IT services from start to finish. Because technology is at the heart of every business team today, ITSM supports various technologies...
Windows Server 2012/R2 is well integrated into business environments globally. However, as announced by Microsoft, its end of extended support is approaching in October 2023. So, if it’s not doing so already, it’s time for this change to start looming large in your...
Small businesses, particularly those with remote teams, face unique challenges. This includes managing client relationships, fostering collaboration, and driving new business efforts all whilst maintaining an attractive workplace culture. Fortunately, Microsoft offers...
Confluence, Atlassian's SaaS platform, aids diverse teams, from Marketing to Engineering, as an invaluable collaborative workspace. Confluence is versatile and user-friendly which makes it an ideal platform for teams of all sizes. However, over the years, I’ve heard...