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The 7-Step Guide to Effective Application Lifecycle Management
Application Lifecycle Management is vital to high-quality software delivery. In this eBook, we will explore seven best practices to ensure ALM success. What You Will Learn Explore these 7 steps for effective ALM: Planning Requirements Managing Workflows Risk...
Bayer employees discover productivity and collaboration benefits using generative AI and Microsoft Copilot
Bayer has been committed to its purpose, “Science for a better life,” for more than a century and a half. As a leading company in life sciences, it understands the possibilities that emerging technologies bring. “We are very open to trying new technologies, such as...
Engineering Excellence: Real Results, Not Just Resources
Engineering Excellence Hello and welcome to Engineering Excellence: Real Results, Not Just Resources. My name is Michael Roberts, Vice President of SPK and Associates, and I'm here with Edwin Chung. Ed, feel free to introduce yourself. Hey, please call me Ed. I'm VP...
Getting the Most Out Of Your GitLab Investment
While there are other DevOps platforms on the market, GitLab offers more than just a way to deliver software. GitLab is an all-in-one DevOps platform designed to boost productivity, secure your supply chain, and automate software delivery. Utilizing GitLab to its full...
Top Mistakes Made When Deploying Microsoft 365
Deploying Microsoft 365 can be a game-changer for many businesses. Its wide range of powerful tools can help increase collaboration, communication, and productivity. However, many organizations run into common pitfalls that can lead to security vulnerabilities, poor...
Integrating Jira with Azure DevOps for Seamless Operations
In SPK’s over 20 years of experience, we’ve found that efficiency and seamless collaboration are key to helping clients get their products to market quickly. Many organizations find themselves relying on both Atlassian's Jira and/or Microsoft's Azure DevOps to manage...
Transforming AI from a Tool to a Trusted Teammate
It’s no secret that artificial intelligence has evolved far beyond a simple automation tool. While its capabilities continue to expand, what you choose to do with them can make all the difference. The most effective professionals today don’t just use AI to offload...
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Siloed Operations
When working with two distinct teams such as IT and engineering, it is difficult to avoid siloed operations. One team completes its tasks, while the other completes theirs. The issue with this is when teams fail to collaborate effectively, organizations miss out. This...
Optimizing Your Transition from Fisheye and Crucible to Atlassian Cloud
As many organizations shift to the cloud, Atlassian is encouraging its users to utilize more cloud-based solutions. For many, this means a transition from Jira Server to the Cloud. However, teams using Fisheye and Crucible must consider their next steps carefully,...
Using Loom for Change Management Communication Across Departments
Introduction Hello, my name is Michael Roberts, VP of Sales and Marketing here at SPK & Associates. In today's video, I'd like to explore how Loom can transform change management communications across various departments in your organization. The Importance of...
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A Comprehensive Checklist for Implementing DevOps Best Practices
DevOps has completely changed the software development sphere by enabling faster, more reliable software delivery. Implementing DevOps best practices can improve your business outcomes. Explore how to use DevOps technologies and trends to your advantage in this...