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...
Software Development & Release Management
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...
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"...
How to Bridge the Gap Between Software Engineering Goals and Toolchain Reality
It seems that nearly every software engineering organization is looking for faster ways to improve quality, strengthen security, and deliver better customer experiences. However, the reality for many developers is disconnected tools, manual handoffs, unclear...
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...
How Automotive Companies Are Managing Complexity in Software-Defined Vehicles
In all of automotive history, vehicles have been defined by mechanical performance, hardware reliability, or manufacturing efficiency. That has all started to change as software, connectivity, autonomy, electrification, and personalized digital experiences become a...
Modernizing DevSecOps for Secure Environments with GitLab Duo Agent Platform
GitLab’s Duo Agent Platform is a new tool enabling government agencies to securely harness AI capabilities. Explore how teams are using it to drive operational efficiency across different deployment scenarios. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will explore:...
The Hidden Cost of Disconnecting Requirements from Development
Complex product development involves multi-disciplinary teams, with systems engineers or requirements analysts producing the requirements, and other disciplines creating designs and tests based on those requirements. Serious problems can arise if all teams do not have...
Meet the Experts: Ginna Kang
Ginna Khang is an Applications Engineer focused on research and development (R&D). She started at SPK and Associates in 2022 as an intern while she attended UC Santa Cruz. After graduating in 2024, she was brought on full-time. Here is more about Ginna in her...
Achieving Regulatory Compliance through Connected ALM and PLM Systems
Compliance is not always about having the right documentation. In regulated industries, compliance is about proving that requirements are defined, changes are controlled, risks are addressed, tests are completed, and approvals are captured in a traceable, audit-ready...
The AI Maturity Playbook for Product and Engineering Teams
Knowing how to integrate AI into your workflows can be the difference between risky, inefficient implementation and successful performance that brings lower costs and a faster time-to-market. This eBook explores how your teams can effectively utilize AI.What You Will...
Agentic AI for Everyone with GitLab 18.10
GitLab is doubling down on one of the most transformative trends in software development with its newest update: agentic AI. This update introduces intelligent, autonomous agents that can actively participate across the entire DevSecOps lifecycle. From planning and...












