We’re familiar with how computing has evolved throughout the years. On-premises servers have shifted to the cloud. And, cloud providers now offer a higher level of services and applications. Additionally, software build processes also experienced a similar evolution....
A recent report found that one-third of all frontline manufacturing employees didn’t feel they had the right technological tools to effectively do their job. That’s an alarming stat given the already unpredictable nature of the workforce and supply chain challenges...
There are many customization options for SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS PDM to make your life easier. But, there are also plenty of out-of-the-box SOLIDWORKS automation checks too. And, these solutions are readily available to make your engineer’s life easier....
Data engineering supports digital transformation. Fact. But, how do companies move away from more paper processes and towards digital transformation? It’s not easy. And, the larger the organization, the more difficult it is. Companies can take solace in knowing there...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the three biggest cloud service providers in the market, alongside Microsoft and Google. Additionally, it was one of the first cloud providers when it launched Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) and Amazon Simple Storage...
Considering moving to the cloud? Find yourself wondering “What is Azure?” or “How can Azure help SMBs grow?”. Well, the search is over. In this blog, we’re making it as easy as possible for you to discover everything you need to know about Azure. Let’s get you on the...
Distributed workforces are commonplace in today’s manufacturing and IT worlds. More and more colleagues work remotely. Additionally, we use more data to drive decisions as the market competition increases. Alongside this, our businesses are expected to meet...
I’m Chris McHale, CEO and co-founder of SPK and Associates. Over the years, I’ve watched businesses grow. And as they do, they sometimes begin to wonder, “do I still need an MSP?” Today, I want you to discover why businesses, regardless of size, need an MSP. You see,...
The pandemic definitely changed the way many businesses around the world work. Remote work has become not just the preference, but the norm for many businesses. Through remote work, businesses have realized they can reduce their footprint cost and reinvest those funds...
According to a definition from Forbes in 2019, Value Stream Management (VSM) is a lean business practice. It helps determine the value of software development and delivery efforts and resources. Additionally, it also helps to improve the flow of value to the...
Engineering Software Market Trends 2022 Shows Surprising Growth Rates It’s fall, and ‘tis the season for market growth reports and forecasting. The Engineering software industry is surprisingly robust these days. Recent market research predicts a compound annual...
I’m Michael Roberts, Vice President for SPK. And I want to tell you the tricks for scaling your business effectively with a Jenkins enterprise solution. I'll also explain how to avoid, and remediate both a Jenkins monolith, and islands of Jenkins. In the early part of...