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How AI Agents Will Change Product Development Teams
Introduction Michael Roberts: Hello, and welcome back to another SPK & Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts. I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK & Associates, and today we have a special guest. I'm joined by SPK's CEO and...
Understanding the October 2026 Atlassian Cloud Pricing Changes
Key takeaways Pricing changes begin October 13, 2026: New Atlassian Cloud purchases, renewals, and upgrades will reflect updated list prices starting on this date. Increases vary by product and tier: Most changes range from 3% to 10%, with larger increases affecting...
Why Agile Teams Struggle with Predictability (and How Data Can Fix It)
Introduction Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another SPK & Associates Vlog. My name is Michael Roberts, and today I am joined by Julia Wester, CEO of 55 Degrees, who is an Atlassian Marketplace Partner. So, Julia, welcome, and please introduce yourself. Hi....
10 Ways Loom Helps Teams Work Faster and Smarter
Introduction Hello and welcome to this video. Teams today face a difficult paradox. We are asking them to deliver higher quality products faster than ever. Yet our teams are drowning in a sea of synchronous meetings. Physically, being in the same room, or even virtual...
From Intern to Engineer in Hours: How Cloud CAD Transforms Engineering Onboarding
Key Takeaways Slow engineering onboarding delays productivity: Waiting for workstations, CAD software, VPN access, and engineering data can keep new hires and contractors from contributing for days or weeks. Cloud CAD removes hardware and setup bottlenecks:...
Why Most AI Initiatives Fail in Engineering and How to Scale Them
Key Takeaways AI failures are often foundation problems, not technology problems: Engineering AI initiatives frequently stall because organizations lack clear business objectives, trusted data, connected systems, and scalable processes. AI needs connected,...
Saving Time and Reducing Errors with Jira Issue Templates
Key Takeaways Eliminate the “blank page problem”: Jira issue templates prefill important fields so users know exactly what information to provide when creating a ticket. Save time and reduce errors: Appsvio’s Issue Templates Agent automates repetitive ticket creation...
Connecting Slack and JSM for Better and Faster IT Support
Atlassian JSM and Slack Integration Hi, this is Carlos Almeida from SPK and Associates. Today I'll be giving you a short demo on the Atlassian JSM to Slack integration. We want an employee to be able to ask a question inside Slack. If there is an existing knowledge...
Why AI Agents Need Governance Before They Need Scale
Key Takeaways Governance must come before scale: AI agents can access data and take actions, meaning clear rules around what they can see and do must be established before widespread deployment. Follow the principle of least privilege: Agents should only receive the...
3-Axis vs 5-Axis Machining in Creo: What High-Performance Shops Need to Know
Key Takeaways Choose the machining strategy based on part complexity: 3-axis machining works well for straightforward parts, while 3+2 and 5-axis machining provide greater flexibility for complex geometries and features that require access from multiple angles. 3+2...
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