Introduction Welcome everybody, and thanks for joining today's conversation. This is Why Developers Lose Flow and How to Fix It. If you ever work with software engineering teams, you know developer productivity isn't just about writing code; it's about protecting...
DevOps
What You Should Know About GitLab 18.5
GitLab continues to push its platforms toward an AI-powered, secure, and collaborative DevSecOps experience. The release of 18.5 builds upon major innovations from 18.2 through 18.4. It is extending agentic workflows, expanding security automation, improving user...
Best Practices for Reviewing and Auditing LLM‑Generated Code
The use of Large language models (LLMs) to generate production-ready code for product engineering teams is gaining popularity. With LLM usage gaining traction, quality assurance engineers and software development managers must ensure that these LLMs meet high...
The Developer Experience Playbook: Balancing Velocity, Governance, and Talent Retention
Ensuring your developers have the proper tools and processes to eliminate slowdowns and frustrations can be the difference between a great and a poor developer experience. Discover the importance of developer experience (DX) and how to improve it in this eBook.What...
Solving the “Not Enough People or Time” Challenge with Atlassian Tools
Improving Efficiency with the Resources You Have Michael Roberts:Hello everyone. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates. Welcome to today’s vlog, “Solving the ‘Not Enough People or Time’ Challenge with Atlassian...
The Impact of an AI-Powered DevSecOps Platform
Modern software teams are battling rising complexity. Toolchains keep expanding, DevSecOps processes are fragmented, and developers are spending more time managing systems than innovating. In fact, most organizations now juggle 2–10 different DevOps tools. Add in...
Accelerating Innovation in Automotive with Codebeamer and Jira
You will be taken to another page to registerBy submitting this form, I acknowledge receipt of SPK and Associates' Privacy Policy.The automotive industry is evolving faster than ever, driven by software-defined vehicles, complex regulatory requirements, and the...
Preparing Your DevOps Toolchain for the Future with AI and APIs
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...
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...












