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,...
DevOps
Revolutionizing Development: The Power of GitLab Duo and AI
At SPK and Associates, we’re committed to helping our clients accelerate their product development. It’s one of the reasons we’re also GitLab partners. GitLab offers industry leading, and accoladed, tools for DevOps teams. So, in this blog post, we’re sharing the...
Driving Business Success with DevSecOps eBook
Looking for a way to revolutionize your approach to software development, security, and operations? You just found it. This free eBook, brought to you by SPK and GitLab, is your gateway to understanding DevSecOps. The evolution from DevOps to DevSecOps is not just a...
ISO 26262 Top 8 Blunders
Are you navigating the complex terrain of automotive development? In an industry where the lines of code have surged from 10 million to a staggering 100 million in the last decade, ensuring functional safety has become paramount. And, as the automotive landscape...
How To Migrate From SolidWorks To Creo: The Roadmap
Transitioning from SolidWorks to Creo can be a game-changer for many engineering teams seeking advanced capabilities and streamlined workflows. However, it often comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. That’s why we’re sharing an essential roadmap to...
WSJF Tools and Software: Streamlining Agile Prioritization for Teams
Developing software is hard. And, it’s even harder to predict what people using your software will want. This has been the case for many years. Agile teams face constant challenges discerning priorities amid evolving tasks, features, and deadlines, aiming for...
Accelerate Your Software Development Process: How GitLab DevSecOps Boosts Efficiency
At SPK and Associates, our aim is to help you deliver your product to market faster than ever and with enhanced quality. That means helping you to align with the best tools in the industry so you can tap into more growth. Additionally, we have partnered with GitLab to...
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...
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...
Bamboo Server Alternatives: Bamboo DC 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...
Clash of the DevOps Titans: GitLab vs. GitHub vs. Jenkins
Choosing the right tools can make or break your software development process. Gone are the days when Jenkins was the de facto standard. Now, we have a plethora of offerings, each with its unique features and purported benefits. But, there are three heavyweights in the...