For many years, automation and integration through APIs have driven efficiency in the DevOps space. These features connect code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems into cohesive toolchains. However, the next major leap in software development is...
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Why Consolidating Your DevSecOps Toolchain Drives Developer Productivity
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...
5 Metrics Every Engineering Leader Should Track to Improve Productivity and Software Health
In modern software development, visibility drives velocity. Engineering leaders can’t improve what they can’t see. When delivery pipelines span dozens of tools and teams, measuring progress becomes even harder. That’s why the best organizations rely on actionable,...
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...
Simplifying Enterprise Tool Modernization Without the Headaches
You will be taken to another page to registerBy submitting this form, I acknowledge receipt of SPK and Associates' Privacy Policy.Migrating from legacy systems to modern platforms doesn’t have to be painful. Yet for many enterprises, moving from tools like Rally, HP...
Beyond Burnout: Empowering DevOps with Smarter AI-Driven Workflows
In many organizations today, DevOps teams walk a tightrope between velocity and stability. They are constantly pressured to deliver faster while grappling with tool fragmentation, context switching, and alert fatigue. The result? Burnout, inefficiencies, and a...
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...
Why Clear Requirements Matter: Proven Strategies for Software Development Success
Requirements Management in Software Development Carlos:I’m Carlos Almeida, Engineering VP at SPK and Associates. I have years and years of experience with very large projects in software development and infrastructure, DevOps, regulated and unregulated industries. I...
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...
AI and DevOps: How should you start?
In this episode of All About Accelerating Products, we sit down with John Willis, a leading expert in DevOps, AI and engineering practices. John has spent decades shaping the tech industry and making groundbreaking contributions through his books, podcasts, and...
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...












