AI coding tools are quickly becoming part of everyday software development. Tools like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, GitLab Duo, and other AI assistants are helping developers generate code, complete repetitive tasks, and review pull requests. Software organizations are no...
Every managed service provider has to deal with some sort of custom integration. This could be a Python script running on a server, a Groovy snippet inside a Jira automation, or a Zapier workflow set up by an intern. These integrations share a common origin. A team...
The world’s largest defense contractor uses GitLab’s end-to-end DevSecOps platform to shrink toolchains, speed production, and improve security. Lockheed Martin Corp., an American aerospace, defense, information security, and technology giant, has adopted...
The software development space is currently undergoing a significant transformation. At SPK and Associates, we have spent over 20 years helping engineering organizations navigate the complexities of ALM, DevOps, and regulated product development. We have seen the...
Complex product development involves multi-disciplinary teams, with systems engineers or requirements analysts producing the requirements, and other disciplines creating designs and tests based on those requirements. Serious problems can arise if all teams do not have...
Introduction to BIMP.AI Hello, and welcome to this SPK and Associates vlog. My name is Michael Roberts. I'm the Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at SPK and Associates. Today's vlog is about how organizations are trying to accelerate software delivery, and...
In all of automotive history, vehicles have been defined by mechanical performance, hardware reliability, or manufacturing efficiency. That has all started to change as software, connectivity, autonomy, electrification, and personalized digital experiences become a...
It seems that nearly every software engineering organization is looking for faster ways to improve quality, strengthen security, and deliver better customer experiences. However, the reality for many developers is disconnected tools, manual handoffs, unclear...
GitLab’s Duo Agent Platform is a new tool enabling government agencies to securely harness AI capabilities. Explore how teams are using it to drive operational efficiency across different deployment scenarios. What You Will Learn In this eBook, you will explore:...
Ginna Khang is an Applications Engineer focused on research and development (R&D). She started at SPK and Associates in 2022 as an intern while she attended UC Santa Cruz. After graduating in 2024, she was brought on full-time. Here is more about Ginna in her...
Compliance is not always about having the right documentation. In regulated industries, compliance is about proving that requirements are defined, changes are controlled, risks are addressed, tests are completed, and approvals are captured in a traceable, audit-ready...
GitLab is doubling down on one of the most transformative trends in software development with its newest update: agentic AI. This update introduces intelligent, autonomous agents that can actively participate across the entire DevSecOps lifecycle. From planning and...