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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...
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...
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding GitLab Runners and Pipelines
Modern software delivery in regulated industries requires more than just a place to store code. It requires a robust, automated engine that can handle the rigors of CI/CD while maintaining strict compliance and security standards. In the GitLab ecosystem, this engine...
Orchestrating AI Agents Across the Entire Software Development Lifecycle
As AI makes its way into software development, engineers are coding quicker. Development accelerates, but many organizations are discovering that the biggest delays happen after code is written. To realize the full value of AI, engineering teams need more than...
Moving from Bamboo to GitLab CI/CD for Simpler and Scalable Pipelines
In the high-stakes world of mechatronics and regulated product development, the tools that drive your CI/CD pipeline are more than just infrastructure. They are the backbone of your delivery reality. For years, Atlassian Bamboo served as a reliable workhorse for...
Connecting AI Assistants to the Tools You Love with the Model Context Protocol
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of the software delivery lifecycle. Development teams are utilizing AI assistants to summarize issues, generate code, review merge requests, explain pipelines, and automate repetitive tasks. However, many organizations...
Lockheed Martin saves time, money, and tech muscle with GitLab
The world’s largest defense contractor uses GitLab’s end-to-end DevSecOps platform to shrink toolchains, speed production, and improve security. Lockheed Martin Corp., an American aerospace, defense, information security, and technology giant, has adopted...
Migrating from Bitbucket to GitLab Without Disruption or Data Loss
Engineering leaders in regulated industries cannot afford black box migrations. When your product development involves complex mechatronics and strict safety compliance, the transition from Bitbucket to GitLab must be surgical. A fragile web of integrations often...
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...
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,...












