White Papers
Below you will find researched reports or guides on topics chosen by the experts at SPK and Associates. Our team looks for complicated problems that we’ve solved in order to share with others. Our goal is to share our knowledge in order to create better products, faster and better than ever before.

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Ensuring Information Quality and Version Control with the Top 10 ISO 9001 Practices
Achieving compliance with ISO 9001 requires making quality and version control a priority. This eBook explores our experts’ ten best practices for ensuring ISO 9001 compliance.What You Will Learn Discover tips for achieving ISO 9001 certification such as: Establish a...
An Engineer’s Guide to CAD and the Renaissance of Product Design
Modern developers are either upgrading their technology or falling behind. Discover how new CAD technologies and other product design tools are altering the engineering space.What You Will Learn Discover how technologies like Creo and Creo+ from PTC are helping...
Unleashing Team Potential: How Jira Transforms Project Management and Cross-Functional Success
Atlassian’s System of Work is a powerful combination of tools that help cross-functional teams collaborate. At the heart is Jira. Dive into this eBook to learn more about Jira’s role. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will explore: Jira’s features that simplify...
The Ultimate Checklist for Managing CAD Success
CAD data management is not always easy. This checklist explores how a structured process can help ensure all data is secure and accessible. Let’s dive more into what drives CAD data management success.What You Will Learn In this eBook you will discover how to: Select...
Which of CISA’s Six Types of SBOMs Are Right for You?
Are you interested in different types of SBOMs, but not sure which is right for you? Dive into this eBook to explore six different kinds of SBOMs and when to use them. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will explore: Six kinds of SBOMs Which SBOM is best for you...
A Checklist to Optimizing Cloud for Engineering Teams
Is your engineering team truly optimizing the cloud—or just getting by?The cloud holds enormous potential for accelerating innovation, streamlining workflows, and reducing time to market. But many engineering teams struggle to navigate the complexity of cloud...
Stop Overspending On ServiceNow and Switch to JSM
While ServiceNow is a common ITSM tool, Jira Service Management is an easy-to-use alternative that can save your organization time and money. Dive into this eBook to explore the benefits of switching from ServiceNow to JSM.What You Will Learn Explore why JSM may be a...
Open Source Due Diligence Checklist
Proper open-source software management is vital to ensuring issue-free code. This checklist will explore the practices your team must take to prevent coding issues. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will discover the best questions to ask and warning signs to...
How Creo Supports Sustainable Product Development
Developing products can lead to environmental costs based on the materials used and how they are handled pre- and post-production. Let’s explore how Creo helps drive sustainable product development practices.What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will discover how to:...
M&A Software Due Diligence Checklist
M&A transactions can pose risks, especially if you aren’t sure what to look for. Dive into this eBook to explore common security protocols as well as how Black Duck can help.What You Will Learn Explore the key areas of focus for software due diligence, including:...