Key Takeaways AI agents need lifecycle context, not just code access: Without visibility into dependencies, pipelines, security scans, and production signals, agents are more likely to generate incorrect or incomplete changes. GitLab Orbit creates a live context graph...
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Why Agile Teams Struggle with Predictability (and How Data Can Fix It)
Introduction Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another SPK & Associates Vlog. My name is Michael Roberts, and today I am joined by Julia Wester, CEO of 55 Degrees, who is an Atlassian Marketplace Partner. So, Julia, welcome, and please introduce yourself. Hi....
Why Aerospace Programs Miss Deadlines Part 2
Key Takeaways A connected digital thread helps prevent schedule delays: Linking CAD, simulation, PLM, ALM, and DevOps gives aerospace teams better visibility into dependencies, changes, and risks across the lifecycle. Earlier validation reduces costly rework: Creo and...
How Secure Software Development Accelerates Innovation in Aerospace & Defense
Security and Innovation in Aerospace & Defense Hello, everybody, and welcome to this SPK and Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts, and I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK. Today, we're going to talk about the tug-of-war between...
10 AI Use Cases: Accelerating Automotive Embedded Development
Software-defined and electric vehicles are only increasing as automotive technology advances. As these features grow, automakers must adapt. Manufacturing a car is not the same as it was years ago. This eBook explores how AI can be used in the automotive development...
GitLab and Gemini: Agentic Software Development on Google Cloud
Key takeaways Agentic software development goes beyond AI coding assistants: GitLab Duo Agent Platform gives AI agents context across issues, source code, merge requests, CI/CD pipelines, security findings, and development history. GitLab and Gemini combine lifecycle...
The Engineering Digital Thread Playbook
In many organizations, systems operate independently, creating a large visibility problem. A digital thread addresses this by creating a connected flow of product information across the lifecycle. This playbook explains why engineering visibility matters, and how...
AI-driven DevSecOps in Air Gapped Environments
Federal system integrators (FSIs) must deliver advanced solutions while managing the complexities of day-to-day work. Explore how GitLab Duo Self-Hosted enables FSIs to deploy AI capabilities securely across any federal environment.What You Will Learn In this eBook,...
Why Aerospace Programs Miss Deadlines Part 1
Aerospace programs operate under serious pressure and requirements. Aerospace and defense manufacturers must manage complex products with strict regulatory requirements, while ensuring quality and balancing demanding cost targets. Additionally, aircraft and...
GitLab Flex: The Smartest Way to Invest in GitLab, AI, and the Future of Software Development
As AI rapidly changes software development, many organizations are asking the same question:How do we invest in GitLab Duo, AI agents, and new DevSecOps capabilities without constantly going back through procurement?For years, GitLab licensing has largely been...
From Epics to Code – Supercharging Software Teams with Rovo
Software development teams are under constant pressure to deliver faster without sacrificing quality. Yet too much time is lost navigating between tools, writing documentation, collaborating with stakeholders, testing code, managing technical debt, and translating...
What Engineering Leaders Should Know About Agentic AI
Introduction Michael Roberts: Hello, and welcome to another SPK and Associates vlog. As we probably are already well aware, if you're watching this video, artificial intelligence is evolving at a remarkable pace, and the conversations around AI are quickly shifting...












