As vehicle software complexity explodes, automotive manufacturers are pushed to accelerate to keep up. Suppliers must meet stringent safety and quality standards like ISO 26262 and ASPICE while keeping costs low. These quality standards are vital to success, as...
Hello and welcome back to another SPK and Associates blog. Today we’re going to get into a topic that’s top of mind for nearly every technology and business leader right now: how to scale security without slowing down development. As software delivery accelerates and...
Software teams today are expected to release fast and innovate continuously while maintaining uncompromising quality. This can be done with the right tools and engineers. However, many engineering leaders make critical release decisions every day with incomplete data....
Microsoft has officially announced the retirement of Microsoft Project Online, marking a significant shift for organizations that rely on it for project and portfolio management (PPM). While the change does not take effect immediately, it does require proactive...
Developer experience (DX) is more than just a buzzword. It underpins how fast you can build, how well you deliver, and how happy your engineering team remains. When DX is ignored, you see frustrated developers, siloes, bloated toolchains, and slower innovation. ...
Introduction Welcome everybody, and thanks for joining today's conversation. This is Why Developers Lose Flow and How to Fix It. If you ever work with software engineering teams, you know developer productivity isn't just about writing code; it's about protecting...
Software comprises an entire ecosystem of open-source libraries, third-party components, containers, APIs, build pipelines, cloud services, and developer tools. This can be referred to as your software supply chain. High-profile cyberattacks often target dependencies...
What does the average planning meeting look like for a product development company? Product managers are likely eager to introduce innovations and customer-driven features. Engineers are waving red flags about technical debt, scalability issues, and quality risks....
Improving Efficiency with the Resources You Have Michael Roberts:Hello everyone. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates. Welcome to today’s vlog, “Solving the ‘Not Enough People or Time’ Challenge with Atlassian...
Migrating from one enterprise tool to another can feel like walking a tightrope over a canyon of potential errors, data loss, and productivity disruptions. For organizations moving from Rally (formerly CA Agile Central) to Jira, this process is particularly nuanced. ...
Modern software teams may be faster than ever, but they can only release with confidence if they have strong testing practices in place. As distributed teams, hybrid QA models, and rapid DevOps cycles increase, test management tools have become the backbone of...
For many years, automation and integration through APIs have driven efficiency in the DevOps space. These features connect code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems into cohesive toolchains. However, the next major leap in software development is...