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Moving from Bamboo to GitLab CI/CD for Simpler and Scalable Pipelines
In the high-stakes world of mechatronics and regulated product development, the tools that drive your CI/CD pipeline are more than just infrastructure. They are the backbone of your delivery reality. For years, Atlassian Bamboo served as a reliable workhorse for...
Why Integrated PLM and ALM Platforms Are Critical for Electronics Innovation
Innovations in the electronics industry are being rapidly introduced, which has led product lifecycles to shrink and software to become central to nearly every device. Companies are under constant pressure to launch smarter, more connected products ahead of the...
Why Your Next CAD Workstation Refresh Should Be Your Last: The Business Case for Permanent Cloud Migration
For decades, buying high-powered CAD workstations was simply the cost of doing engineering. When design tools needed more computing power, IT bought more powerful machines. When engineers complained about slow performance, companies refreshed hardware. When a new hire...
What is Atlassian Doing With Your Data?
Engineering leadership often faces a difficult choice between adopting cutting-edge innovation and maintaining strict data sovereignty. This balance is particularly delicate in regulated environments like medical device manufacturing, automotive engineering, and...
SPK and Associates Recognized as a Leading MSP of 2026
SPK and Associates is proud to announce that we are recognized by Channel Partners as a top managed service provider of 2026. The MSP 501 is the technology industry’s prestigious ranking of the world’s top managed service providers. This marks SPK’s eighth consecutive...
How Software Teams Can Measure and Maximize AI Coding ROI
AI coding tools are quickly becoming part of everyday software development. Tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, GitLab Duo, and other AI assistants are helping developers generate code, complete repetitive tasks, and review pull requests. Software organizations are no...
Why Engineering Teams Still Lack Visibility (and How to Fix It Without Replacing Your Tools)
When developing complex products, visibility is the difference between a successful launch and a costly recall. Yet, despite having more tools than ever, most engineering leaders feel like they are flying blind. Critical information is scattered across a fragmented...
How to Blend AI Efficiency with Human-Centered Service in JSM
In IT Service Management, there is often tension between the drive for efficiency and the need for a high-quality customer experience. We are often told that AI and automation are the all-encompassing solutions, yet 95% of consumers still demand a human connection...
5 Key Takeaways from the PTC NEXT for Engineering Teams
PTC NEXT Spring 2026 showcased a clear vision for the future of engineering software: connected product data, AI-powered workflows, modern cloud platforms, and an increasingly integrated digital thread spanning CAD, PLM, ALM, manufacturing, and service operations....
Automating Routine Jira Tasks with the Help of Context-aware AI Agents
Any software developer knows the reality of engineering is not always smooth sailing. Between the deep architectural work and the innovative feature builds, teams are frequently bogged down by routine maintenance, bug fixes, and context-switching. The challenge for...
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