CI/CD is an important aspect of software engineering that directly impacts engineering velocity, release confidence, and total cost of ownership. So, with the upcoming 2026 pricing changes to GitHub Actions, many teams are asking a fair question: Are we paying the...
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...
For many enterprises that build software, long release cycles, fragmented toolchains, and manual handoffs still slow innovation. It is not uncommon to find organizations stuck in 12- to 18-month delivery timelines, struggling to balance speed, security, and...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how software teams work. Early AI tools focused on code suggestions and chat-based assistance. Today, the next evolution is underway: intelligent agents that actively participate in development workflows. GitLab’s new...
Enterprise software delivery is at a turning point. Organizations are under pressure to move faster and meet rising security expectations, all while managing increasingly complex toolchains. In this context, platform strategy matters more than ever. For the third...
Modern software teams are expected to ship faster, build more securely, and maintain reliability at scale, often while juggling a sprawling toolchain. The reality is sobering. 69% of developers spend at least a quarter of their time maintaining and integrating tools,...
What is The Value of DevSecOps? Hello and welcome to today’s SPK and Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK. DevSecOps has become a strategic priority for engineering organizations. But with so many platforms and...
Developing high-quality products quickly can be a challenge without the proper tools, processes, and partners to help. Dive into this eBook to discover how partnering with SPK can help you achieve product development success.What You Will Learn In this eBook, we will...
As cyber attackers find new ways to infiltrate, it is essential to stay up-to-date with security-related compliance requirements. This eBook explores how to simplify compliance in the software development space.What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will explore:...
Ensuring your developers have the proper tools and processes to eliminate slowdowns and frustrations can be the difference between a great and a poor developer experience. Discover the importance of developer experience (DX) and how to improve it in this eBook.What...
GitLab continues to push its platforms toward an AI-powered, secure, and collaborative DevSecOps experience. The release of 18.5 builds upon major innovations from 18.2 through 18.4. It is extending agentic workflows, expanding security automation, improving user...
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...