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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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:...
Accelerating Product Development the SPK Way
Developing high-quality products quickly can be a challenge without the proper tools, processes, and partners to help. Dive into this eBook to discover how partnering with SPK can help you achieve product development success.What You Will Learn In this eBook, we will...
4 Strategies for Securing Container Deployments
Utilizing containers can have many benefits for organizations in the IT realm. However, some teams experience pushback to adopting this technology due to security concerns. Let’s explore ways to ensure secure container deployments for your teams. What You Will Learn...
An Executive’s Guide to AI-powered Teamwork
Driving AI adoption among teams is not always an easy task, especially when distrust or collaboration issues are present. Dive into this eBook to discover how to streamline AI adoption. What You Will Learn In this eBook from Atlassian, you will explore four main ways...
Understanding Configuration Management in Windchill
Configuration management is an important aspect of PLM. Ensuring all parts and components are well-documented within a BOM can prevent costly mistakes. Let’s explore how Windchill enables successful configuration management. What You Will Learn In this eBook you will...
A Comprehensive Checklist for Implementing DevOps Best Practices
DevOps has completely changed the software development sphere by enabling faster, more reliable software delivery. Implementing DevOps best practices can improve your business outcomes. Explore how to use DevOps technologies and trends to your advantage in this...