Productivity and efficiency are top priorities for many organizations, as seen from the 2023 Global DevSecOps Report. It is no coincidence these two priorities are also the driving forces of DevOps. Explore how businesses utilized DevOps practices to achieve success...
Software Development & Release Management
Breaking down Zero Trust Architecture for CI/CD Pipelines
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...
A Field Guide to Threat Vectors in the Software Supply Chain
The software supply chain is made up of many integrated parts, people, and processes. The components range from tools and configurations to code libraries and systems. These components’ goals are developing and delivering software. Unfortunately, risks are high due to...
Upgrading from ClearCase/ClearQuest 7.0 to 7.1
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...
Which software configuration management (SCM) system is right for you?
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...
Welcome to SPK’s New Website and Blog!
Welcome to SPK’s new website and blog! We’ll be posting a lot of great tech info here in the coming week and months, so be sure to subscribe or check back often. You’ll hear from everyone on our team at some point or another – which is good since more minds = more...
A Review of Revyz Data Manager for Confluence
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,...
Migrate your VMware workloads with Microsoft Azure eBook
Digital transformation and cloud adoption don’t have to be a hassle. With the new flexible solution from Microsoft, organizations can meet diverse needs by modernizing their workflows. This solution in partnership with VMware is called Azure VMware Solution. Learn...
How to Leverage Codebeamer and Windchill RV&S in Tandem
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)...
DevOps Visibility and Metrics for Driving Business Value eBook
To reliably measure the business value of the software developmentprocess, organizations need better visibility across the softwaresupply chain. How do businesses improve DevOps visibility, and how does this drive business value? Find the answer to these questions and...
Analyzing the SAFe Template In PTC Codebeamer
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...
Mastering Agile Planning and Execution with Tempo Planner and Structure
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...