Software delivery success relies on two main aspects: speed and security. However, a survey of senior IT and security leaders across North America reveals a sobering truth: 62% of organizations knowingly release insecure code just to meet delivery deadlines. Despite...
Darla Kost
Three Ways Engineering Teams Can Leverage GitLab Duo in Day‑to‑Day Work
Engineering leaders are under constant pressure to deliver faster, safer, and smarter software. AI has quickly emerged as the differentiator from a regular release to an efficient one. However, moving from AI curiosity to measurable ROI can be challenging. That’s...
Accelerate Secure Software Delivery with GitLab Duo + Amazon Q
Every software development team must find the right balance between quick delivery cycles and proper security, compliance, and quality. Fragmented toolchains, manual testing, and inconsistent coding standards all slow innovation and increase risk. To solve this,...
Why Invest in GitLab Ultimate?
Modern software development teams must balance speed, security, and quality. Fortunately, tools like GitLab Ultimate empower enterprises to do exactly that. As the most comprehensive tier of GitLab’s DevSecOps platform, Ultimate combines AI-native capabilities,...
GitLab for Beginners: What Do You Need To Know?
Most developers are familiar with Git: the version control system that tracks changes to code. GitLab goes far beyond Git. It’s an end-to-end DevOps platform that manages your entire software lifecycle. From code hosting, version control, and CI/CD automation to...
Exploring GitLab Duo’s Full Suite from Cloud to Air-Gapped Environments
Artificial intelligence is reshaping software development, and GitLab Duo is at the forefront of this transformation. From cloud-first deployments to highly secure air-gapped environments, GitLab Duo meets the diverse needs of modern enterprises. Whether your team...
Why Growing Dev Teams Should Upgrade to GitLab Premium—Now With Built-In AI
As development teams grow, so do the challenges of collaboration, quality control, and delivery speed. What worked for a small team quickly becomes inefficient at scale. That is why many teams are upgrading to GitLab Premium, a complete DevSecOps platform that comes...
GitLab for Enterprises: Scalable DevOps Solutions
Scaling software development across thousands of users and hundreds of projects is no small feat. However, this is what enterprises must do every day. What works for a single project often collapses under the weight of enterprise complexity. Traditional DevOps...
How to Configure Your First GitLab CI/CD Pipeline
Introduction: How To Configure CI/CD Pipelines in GitLab Hello and welcome to how to configure your first GitLab CI/CD pipeline. My name is Michael Roberts, I'm the vice president of sales and marketing here at SPK and Associates and I'm here today with. Darla Kost....
Enhancing Security with GitLab’s Advanced Features
In the rapidly evolving threat landscape, secure software development is essential. DevOps teams must embed security throughout the development lifecycle to reduce risks, meet compliance requirements, and deliver trustworthy applications. As a leading DevSecOps...
Meet the Experts: Darla Kost
Darla Kost started as a DevOps engineer at SPK and Associates in July of 2024. Prior to joining SPK, Darla was an engineer in the U.S. military. Now, she works with similar tools and focuses much of her time on managing infrastructure and automating processes.My Role...
Accelerating Product Development with AI-Powered GitLab Duo
Getting products designed and manufactured quickly is necessary to stay afloat in a competitive market. When working with software-driven products, this timeline can be stricter. Whether you're launching a new application or updating features for a legacy product,...












