Holes in your IT infrastructure can make for some awkward situations. Whether you're dealing with sensitive customer information, upcoming product designs, or simply just don't want people messing with your stuff, maintaining system integrity can be difficult....
Picture your ideal company technological infrastructure. Servers to handle day to day tasks, servers to do engineering simulations, network equipment to handle communication, network-attached storage for your company critical data, and last but not least,...
Many companies utilize static analysis tools in some fashion. However, we often find they are not leveraging them to their fullest potential. At SPK and Associates, we believe in driving quality up front, at the Engineering Desktop, and not relying solely on finding...
As Senior Systems Integrator for SPK and Associates, a California based IT services company specializing in infrastructure management services, I recently completed an interesting project. The goal was to create an ESX cluster for a small engineering group...
I recently came across a forum post asking for advice on the combination of running Pro/Intralink 3.4 on Windows 7 64-bit. In short, I’m happy to report that we’ve been using this combination without incident: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1, PTC...
Avoiding 21 C.F.R. §820.70(i) FDA Warning Letters
Last time, we looked at a basic website design. Now it’s time to start digging into the details around what’s really being used behind the scenes. This time, we’ll focus on security aspects. When a user starts their browser and connects...
In a year of unexpected twists, the medical technology (MedTech) industry finds itself amidst shifting sands. So, Greenlight Guru’s 2023 MedTech Industry Benchmark Report is a treasure trove of insights into MedTech trends and the landscape. Let's deep dive into some...
Are you a medical device manufacturer seeking to overcome the challenges of your current quality management? Let me help you show you the light. In this blog, we will show you the advantages of adopting an Enterprise Quality Management System (eQMS). Better yet, one...
DevOps has revolutionized the way organizations deliver high-quality applications. By seamlessly integrating software development and IT operations, DevOps drives efficiency and collaboration. However, to unlock the true potential and improve DevOps performance, you...
If you’re reading this blog, the chances are you’ve either followed the right cloud migration tips and successfully migrated to the cloud. Or, you’re en route to a cloud migration and wondering “but what next?”. There are plenty of articles available on the web that...
Meeting safety standards for road vehicles demands a systematic approach. And this is exactly what is needed to comply with ISO 26262 standard (the road safety standard). Agile's flexibility and rapid iteration may not suffice for ISO 26262. But, Creating Agile ALM...
