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....
Software Development & Release Management
Managing a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
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,...
SOTIF ISO/ PAS 21448 Guide eBook
As autonomous technology outpaces regulatory standards, further focus is needed to ensure the safety of self-driving vehicles. SPK and Associates, in collaboration with PTC SOTIF ISO/PAS 21448, brings you an insightful guide - a comprehensive eBook on the Safety of...
Excellence in Automotive Software Engineering eBook
ALM tooling, when implemented correctly, can support automotive software engineering, Agile transformation journeys and linking requirements to business strategy, encouraging collaboration. Additionally, it can be helpful for providing an overview of QA and testing...
Five Reasons To Use Application Management Services
The term Application Management can sometimes be too generic for many business users, so let’s first ensure we’re defining what we are talking about. Application Management Services refer to the ongoing management, maintenance, and support of software applications in...
DevOps as a Service Supercharges Development Pipelines
It seems like just about every company is now a part-time or full-time software company. But, for small and mid sized companies, employing effective practices, such as DevOps to manage the day-to-day, might not be feasible. However, there is a solution. It’s called...
A-Z Cuts Time In Tool and Mold Construction Using PTC Creo
For over 75 years A-Z has been a leading supplier of high quality merchandise and service to the global tire industry. In its German 15,000 m² production facility A-Z designs, manufactures and produces tire molds and containers as per customer specification....
Unleash the Power of Data in Jira with Custom Charts and Graphs
When it comes to project management and collaboration, understanding your data is key to making informed decisions. Jira is a fantastic option for project managers to keep on track. And, it becomes even more potent with the integration of the Custom Charts plugin by...
Medical Device Trends For 2024
2020 was a wild ride, especially for the medical device world. The pandemic shook things up, making everyone scramble to adjust to a new way of doing things. Now, four years later as we peek into 2024, the medical device scene is still changing. This blog post will...
Using an Agile-Waterfall Hybrid to Create Connected Products
Is it possible to make Agile and Waterfall teams work together in harmony on projects? Absolutely. The Agile-Waterfall hybrid method does this. In our free eBook we’re sharing the how and why the Agile-Waterfall hybrid approach works. Plus, we’re sharing actionable...
Top 4 Pros and Cons of Microservices Architecture (Updated 2023)
‘Microservices’ are a fairly recent addition to the software engineering buzzword dictionary. Introduced around 2012, it has steadily gained in popularity. Even enterprises like Amazon, Netflix, Uber, and Etsy have adopted microservices architecture to achieve scaling...
Bamboo vs Bitbucket Pipelines vs GitLab
Big changes are happening in the tech world as we get closer to 2024. Atlassian, maker of Bamboo, Jira, Confluence and Jira Service Management plus others, announced some of their Server products are reaching their end of life (EOL). This includes Bamboo. If you’re...