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...
DevOps
The Impact of an AI-Powered DevSecOps Platform
Modern software teams are battling rising complexity. Toolchains keep expanding, DevSecOps processes are fragmented, and developers are spending more time managing systems than innovating. In fact, most organizations now juggle 2–10 different DevOps tools. Add in...
Accelerating Innovation in Automotive with Codebeamer and Jira
You will be taken to another page to registerBy submitting this form, I acknowledge receipt of SPK and Associates' Privacy Policy.The automotive industry is evolving faster than ever, driven by software-defined vehicles, complex regulatory requirements, and the...
Simplifying Enterprise Tool Modernization Without the Headaches
You will be taken to another page to registerBy submitting this form, I acknowledge receipt of SPK and Associates' Privacy Policy.Migrating from legacy systems to modern platforms doesn’t have to be painful. Yet for many enterprises, moving from tools like Rally, HP...
5 Metrics Every Engineering Leader Should Track to Improve Productivity and Software Health
In modern software development, visibility drives velocity. Engineering leaders can’t improve what they can’t see. When delivery pipelines span dozens of tools and teams, measuring progress becomes even harder. That’s why the best organizations rely on actionable,...
Three Ways Engineering Teams Can Leverage GitLab Duo in Day‑to‑Day Work
Engineering leaders are under constant pressure to deliver faster, safer, and smarter software. AI has quickly emerged as the differentiator from a regular release to an efficient one. However, moving from AI curiosity to measurable ROI can be challenging. That’s...
Preparing Your DevOps Toolchain for the Future with AI and APIs
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...
Why Consolidating Your DevSecOps Toolchain Drives Developer Productivity
Software delivery success relies on two main aspects: speed and security. However, a survey of senior IT and security leaders across North America reveals a sobering truth: 62% of organizations knowingly release insecure code just to meet delivery deadlines. Despite...
Beyond Burnout: Empowering DevOps with Smarter AI-Driven Workflows
In many organizations today, DevOps teams walk a tightrope between velocity and stability. They are constantly pressured to deliver faster while grappling with tool fragmentation, context switching, and alert fatigue. The result? Burnout, inefficiencies, and a...
GitLab for Beginners: What Do You Need To Know?
Most developers are familiar with Git: the version control system that tracks changes to code. GitLab goes far beyond Git. It’s an end-to-end DevOps platform that manages your entire software lifecycle. From code hosting, version control, and CI/CD automation to...
Why Clear Requirements Matter: Proven Strategies for Software Development Success
Requirements Management in Software Development Carlos:I’m Carlos Almeida, Engineering VP at SPK and Associates. I have years and years of experience with very large projects in software development and infrastructure, DevOps, regulated and unregulated industries. I...
Exploring GitLab Duo’s Full Suite from Cloud to Air-Gapped Environments
Artificial intelligence is reshaping software development, and GitLab Duo is at the forefront of this transformation. From cloud-first deployments to highly secure air-gapped environments, GitLab Duo meets the diverse needs of modern enterprises. Whether your team...












