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Case Study – Customer Success
Optimizing Solidworks PDM Implementation
When multiple employees of a Fortune 100 medical equipment manufacturing company reached out to us for support with workflow functions and permissions, we knew there was a better way. Rather than fixing the issues that would inevitably keep occurring with their...
Creo at the heart of Nuclear Fusion breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
BOSTON – Dec. 20, 2022 – PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced that Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) used its Creo computer-aided design (CAD) and Windchill® product lifecycle management (PLM) technology throughout the development of the National Ignition...
Optimizing Data Reporting and ETL Processes: SPK’s Success with Jaspersoft and Talend
A leading Fortune 100 company approached SPK and Associates with significant challenges related to their data reporting and intelligence platforms. These issues were critically impacting their ability to serve both current and future customers, and the company needed...
CARFAX improves security, cuts pipeline management and costs with GitLab
CARFAX, Inc., a U.S. company, helps millions of people shop for vehicles every day. With more than 31 billion records, it has the most comprehensive vehicle history database available in North America, offering users vehicle information, like odometer readings, number...
Streamlining DevOps Collaboration and Optimizing Workflows with Jira and Exalate
Efficient workflows that foster communication are a vital piece of every smooth business operation. While utilizing a project management tool like Jira can help achieve this, it depends on how you use it. Separate teams utilizing two distinct Jira environments can...
Ally Financial cuts pipeline outages and eases security scanning with GitLab
Ally Financial has to meet its customer needs solely online, but using a time- consuming toolchain hurt DevOps efficiency and productivity. Adopting GitLab’s platform has changed that.At the heart of engineering excellence is DevSecOps. At the heart of DevSecOps is...
White Papers
The Future of Government Work is Here
Are you ready to secure your mission, empower all teams, and serve every citizen? The future of government work is here, and it's called the Atlassian Government Cloud.What You Will Learn Legacy systems cannot compete with the capabilities of the cloud. In this eBook,...
SOLIDWORKS vs. Creo: A Comparison
Solidworks and Creo are both popular 3D CAD solutions, and for good reason. They both offer a wide range of capabilities, but which system works best for your team?What You Will Learn In this comparison of Solidworks and Creo, you will discover the differences between...
A guide to AI-powered knowledge management for modern teams
Although AI tools are easily accessible, helpful aids, many organizations are slow to adopt them. In this eBook, Atlassian explores how AI can redefine knowledge sharing and how your teams can adopt it with confidence.What You Will Learn In this guide, you will...
Deliver High Velocity HR Service for Your Employees with JSM
HR teams can struggle to manage all of their demands without the right tools. Discover how HR teams can utilize Jira Service Management (JSM) to achieve success. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will discover: JSM’s high velocity approach to HR management How...
From Legacy to Cloud: 10 Steps to a Smart, Secure Move to Atlassian Government Cloud
Moving from legacy tools to the cloud doesn’t have to be a challenge. Download this eBook to explore how your organization can easily move to Atlassian Government Cloud.What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will discover the following steps: Take inventory of your...
Compare Atlassian Cloud and Data Center in 2026: A Strategic Guide for Scaling, Securing, and Modernizing Your Tool Stack
Atlassian has retired self-managed Server products, leaving Data Center and Cloud options for users. Check out this comparison of the two solutions to discover which option is best for your organization.What You Will Learn In this ebook, you will discover the:...