If you work in the software and systems engineering space, you likely understand that managing dependencies across multiple components and requirements is critical for project success. Unfortunately, specifications can be difficult to track, and dependencies hard to...
Deploying software can feel like a gamble due to all the strategies and solutions on the market, but it doesn’t have to be. Discovering which software deployment strategy works best for your organization is a great place to start. This strategy, combined with a modern...
Discover why Atlassian is one of two vendors to achieve a dominant position in IT management software. With an abundance of choices, actually navigating the IT management software space can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the recent Forrester Trends Report, “Vendors...
Jira Service Management is a powerful tool from Atlassian, designed to streamline service desk operations. It helps IT and software teams deliver efficient support and manage incidents. When using JSM, following a set of best practices can increase successful outcomes...
Switching to new software tools can often seem like an exciting opportunity to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and modernize operations. Some executives seem to think that simply buying a new software tool will solve many problems at once. However, with...
The dynamics of product development have shifted dramatically in the past 5 years. Teams are no longer confined to a single location or even a single time zone. Instead, they span continents, collaborating across borders to bring products to market faster than ever...
Developing and deploying software while maintaining security throughout the process can be a daunting task for modern organizations. To add to this, there is often pressure to do these things in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Traditional software...
Kubernetes usage is on the rise as more businesses are implementing the container orchestration platform. While there are many benefits to using Kubernetes, there are also disadvantages organizations need to consider. Let’s explore the pros and cons of Kubernetes to...
Developing products with software adds an extra layer of complexity to product development. Incorporating software means understanding the new challenges that come with it. Let’s explore these difficulties and how tools like Jira, GitLab, and Codebeamer can help...
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...