Introduction Welcome to this video from SPK and Associates. My name is Michael Roberts, VP of Sales and Marketing for SPK and Associates. Hi, I'm Chris McHale. I am co-founder and CEO of SPK and Associates, and we are an IT services company that focuses on...
Whether you are in the tech industry or not, you’ve likely heard the term, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). SaaS is making a shift from being optional, to essential for many businesses due to the flexibility, security, scalability, and improved collaboration it...
In this post, we talk about how to use IBM Rational Packaging Utility along with Installation Manager to first create an installation package containing multiple products (in this case ClearCase and ClearQuest 7.1.2, and License Key Administrator 8.1.1). Then we will...
In recent years, remote work has become the norm for many organizations. With workers all around the globe on different networks, cybersecurity risks are much higher. System failures and hackers still pose risks even when working on the same network. All of these...
As an IT engineering expert for SPK and associates, a California based IT services company, I write blog posts on topics such as Software Configuration Management and other Engineering Applications. This week I’d like to blog about my experiences in upgrading...
At SPK and Associates we are often asked for direction with respect to versioning control systems. The management of software and related artifacts is core to your development process and a key factor in determining the operational productivity of your...
Confluence by Atlassian is an amazing tool for project management. However, it can be easy to accumulate a mess of attachments and pages in the workspace. Although there are some manual ways to keep Confluence tidy, Revyz.io has released a simpler solution. Revyz.io,...
Innovation is a pivotal factor in distinguishing products within the fast-paced industries of life sciences and healthcare. In order to stay at the forefront of innovation, organizations are on a continuous quest to enhance their Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)...
This blog post will analyze the SAFe template provided by Codebeamer exploring how it can improve agile project management and delivery in the software development sector. Essentially, we’re aiming to showcase the advantages, practical uses, and potential hurdles of...
Achieving Agile success requires more than just a set of tools. Instead, it demands a strategic approach to planning, resource management, and execution. Tempo, a trusted name in the Atlassian ecosystem, offers two powerful solutions to help you achieve this - Tempo...
Confluence, powered by Atlassian, is an essential tool for teams to collaborate, share knowledge, and manage projects efficiently. However, without regular maintenance, Confluence can become cluttered. This can lead to decreased productivity and system performance....
The FDA's heightened cybersecurity standards, implemented in October 2023, have changed submission requirements for medical devices. In this blog post, we'll explore the key updates and detail key information about effective Bill of Materials (BOM) management,...