AI shouldn’t be a moonshot—it should be an operating model. In this practical session, SPK experts reveal how to turn scattered pilots into a funded, responsible plan in just 90 days. We’ll walk through AI Launchpad, our assessment and roadmap that benchmarks your...
Automation and AI
Why Backup, Governance, and AI Controls Matter More Than Ever
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence into the modern engineering workplace has promised a new era of efficiency. From Atlassian Rovo to GitLab Duo, AI agents are now capable of summarizing complex documentation, generating code, and managing Jira workflows...
Automating Issue Creation in Jira with the help of Redmoon Software
Jira users across many teams rely on issues to plan, track, and complete work. Whether you are managing marketing campaigns, IT requests, or product updates, Jira helps keep work visible and organized. However, creating and managing issues manually can quickly become...
The 6 Core Components of an AI Agent and Why They Matter for Your Business
The current engineering landscape is shifting from simple automation to true autonomy. Engineering leaders in regulated industries like medical devices, automotive, and aerospace face a unique challenge. They must modernize their systems while maintaining strict...
Revealing the Benefits of the Agentic Engineering Shift at GitLab
The software development space is currently undergoing a significant transformation. At SPK and Associates, we have spent over 20 years helping engineering organizations navigate the complexities of ALM, DevOps, and regulated product development. We have seen the...
Building a Powerful AI Engine with Governance and Innovation Using MCP Servers
It’s 2026, and AI is extremely accessible, but knowing how to apply it within your specific business context can be a challenge. To start, LLMs lack the deep, proprietary context of, for example, product requirements or complex assembly structures. Without this...
Utilizing Rovo Agents in Tempo Timesheets
Managing time and tracking productivity is a universal challenge for any team using Jira. Whether you are part of a marketing department, a human resources team, or a project management office, the struggle to maintain accurate records without drowning in manual data...
Establishing an AI Governance Board: A Checklist for Engineering Organizations
Modern business tools are rapidly adopting AI, creating a major shift in how organizations work, collaborate, and innovate. Unlike traditional software, AI systems can learn, generate content, and make recommendations in ways that are not always fully predictable. For...
The Guide to Secure AI Adoption for Financial Services
Security must always be at the forefront of operations in the financial industry, especially when adopting new techniques and technologies. Explore how GitLab ensures safe, secure AI adoption for financial institutions in this eBook. What You Will Learn In this eBook,...
Engineering AI Adoption Assessment
Get your AI maturity score Take the assessment to learn how to accelerate your product and software development lifecycle with AI-powered development from a personalized AI maturity roadmap.[dsm_icon_list _builder_version="4.27.6" _module_preset="default"...
What Atlassian Team 26 Tells Us About the Future of Teamwork
Standing on the stage during my breakout session at Atlassian Team ’26 in Anaheim (or even as I entered the main stage where Mike Cannon-Brookes gave his keynote), I looked out at a room full of engineering leaders, IT directors, and others who all seemed to be asking...
From Security Alerts to Automated Action: Rethinking DevSecOps in the Age of AI
Introduction to BIMP.AI Hello, and welcome to this SPK and Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts. I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates. Today's vlog is about how organizations are trying to accelerate software delivery, and...












