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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Top Five Use Cases of ALM-PLM Integration
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) ensure product and software related processes are properly managed. These systems are utilized throughout the software development and product manufacturing lifecycles. When integrated, they...
A Field Guide to Threat Vectors in the Software Supply Chain
The software supply chain is made up of many integrated parts, people, and processes. The components range from tools and configurations to code libraries and systems. These components’ goals are developing and delivering software. Unfortunately, risks are high due to...
The State of Digital Quality Maturity in Pharma and Medtech
Organizations in the medical, pharmaceutical, and life science industries are constantly adapting to their field’s rapidly changing technology and regulations. This continuous adjustment can become exhausting. Between this burnout and being unsure if your technology...
Digital Maturity in Life Sciences Quality and Manufacturing
Life sciences manufacturing is arguably the most important branch of the manufacturing industry. The products these manufacturers develop can be life-saving. With this expectation, life science manufacturers must adhere to the strictest quality and safety standards. ...
Windows Server on Azure Ultimate Guide
As technology progresses, more and more businesses are adopting cloud infrastructure. This shift can be difficult to adapt to, but it doesn't have to be. With Windows Server and Microsoft Azure, businesses can easily integrate their data and applications with the...
Simplify Cloud Migration and Modernization eBook with Microsoft Azure
Digital transformation has become a priority for many organizations. Updating processes to take advantage of the latest technological advancements has many benefits. However, these benefits come with challenges. For example, migrating to the cloud helps organizations...
PLM and ERP: Their respective roles in modern manufacturing
Integrating engineering with manufacturing doesn't have to be difficult. This downloadable white paper from PTC and SPK discusses how to successfully integrate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to benefit your business. You will...
Migrate your VMware workloads with Microsoft Azure eBook
Digital transformation and cloud adoption don’t have to be a hassle. With the new flexible solution from Microsoft, organizations can meet diverse needs by modernizing their workflows. This solution in partnership with VMware is called Azure VMware Solution. Learn...
DevOps Visibility and Metrics for Driving Business Value eBook
To reliably measure the business value of the software developmentprocess, organizations need better visibility across the softwaresupply chain. How do businesses improve DevOps visibility, and how does this drive business value? Find the answer to these questions and...
How to Enable Digital Thread in Your Organization eBook
Digital technology is causing rapid changes to our physical reality. With this, the necessity for a digital thread to run across the enterprise and product development process is increasing. So, are you ready to explore how it can positively impact your organization?...