Staying competitive requires more than just code and creativity. In fact, it demands way more. For example, a strategic approach to streamline development, ensure security, and foster collaboration. Two methodologies emerged to address these needs: DevOps and DevSecOps. In this blog post, we're covering what DevOps and DevSecOps entail. We'll…

DevOps is not just a buzzword; it's a transformative approach that's reshaping the way businesses build, deliver, and secure software. And it's your key to staying ahead in your industry. If you want to get started with DevOps, optimize your software development and improve your workflows, DevOps will help. The DevOps…

Staying agile and adaptable is a non-negotiable for businesses looking to survive and thrive. And, that’s regardless of any business size. Embracing the right technologies and platforms is a key component of this adaptability, and Atlassian Cloud is at the forefront of this movement. This blog post serves as your…

In September 2022, the FDA ushered in a groundbreaking transformation in the medical device industry by unveiling a new draft guidance on software validation titled "Computer Software Assurance for Production and Quality System Software."  For years, the medical device industry relied on a traditional approach to software validation, known as…

DevOps World 2023 Recap And The Best  Highlights What should you know about DevOps World 2023 held in Silicon Valley? If you missed it, don’t worry, our team attended and reported back the best highlights from this year’s event. Check them out below.   Focused On Code: 100%  CloudBees CEO,…

Effective project management and team collaboration are critical factors for any organization's success. As businesses grow and evolve, so do their projects, tasks, and teams. So, to ensure seamless workflow and maximum productivity, companies need to adopt the right tools. And, these tools need to adapt and optimize their processes…

What's haunting managerial sleep patterns? According to a recent survey by Tempo a notable 56% grapple with the incessant leakage of time to trivial chores. Another 46% see automation as a necessity for scaling up operations. Additionally, there’s also a 42% subset preoccupied with relying on outmoded workflows incongruent with…

Jira has the potential to transform your organization, but harnessing its power requires expertise at all levels, from end-users to system architects. Regularly evaluating whether you're truly maximizing your Atlassian investment should be a fundamental part of your business strategy. While many businesses claim they are, they often merely scratch…

At SPK, we specialize in supporting companies to accelerate their product development. And, one key aspect of that is redefining the role of unit testing in the development process. Essentially, the way you approach testing can greatly impact the success of your projects. We originally wrote this blog post way…

Your IT architecture is anything but simple. In fact, it’s more like the complex, yet silent spinal cord of your business functions. But what can you do when something goes wrong? Monitoring tools give you a partial view into business performance (or issues), delivering necessary metrics. Yet, what about the…

Do you know the full cost and benefits of moving your .NET application to the cloud? In this guide we’ll cover everything you need to know about your .NET cloud migration. Is this guide for you? If you’re faced with outdated legacy systems and the pressures of digital transformation, you're…

Managing requirements can feel like a flawed game of telephone—messages get distorted by the time they reach their destination. This doesn't just waste time and resources, but puts the entire project at risk. Legacy tools often fall short in meeting modern project needs, leading to missed deadlines and broken communication.…

In this video, Carlos Almeida, Vice President of Engineering at SPK and Associates will show you how to master release management. And, how to do it by creating versioned artifacts in Codebeamer. You can watch the video as he walks through the step-by-step tutorial. Alternatively, follow the steps from the recap…

 Home 5 Services 5 Software Delivery Advisory Services Software Delivery Advisory Services   Helping transform your business and operations Being able to quickly deploy newly developed software to users and customers can be transformational to businesses.  Realized value is a key objective for many businesses but doing so can…

Change is inevitable, especially in our industry. And even more so since the birth of cloud services. So, as Jira Service Management (JSM) Data Center approaches its end of life in February 2024, you’ll need to gear up. Otherwise you risk a seamless transition ensuring continued operational efficiency and support.…

Maintaining your AWS infrastructure to ensure it remains secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient should be a scheduled activity. So, to maintain your posture, AWS has developed the Well-Architected Framework. Essentially, this details a systematic approach for an AWS review so you can evaluate, implement, and scale AWS architectures.  Below, we…

Unlocking the Power of Collaboration and Efficiency Tired of trying to overcome the pain points of traditional software development methods? Frustrated with slow project delivery? Struggling with team collaboration? Version control nightmares? Worry no more. You can boost your software development practices and align to Agile software development methodologies all…

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 must prioritize measuring and enhancing though metrics. In this blog post, So, in this blog post I…

In the rapidly growing ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) market, your business is likely striving for efficient collaboration and timely software delivery. Codebeamer and Jama Connect are often compared with our own clients. So, we’ve put the two, head-to-head based on our experts, and G2 customer recommendations. So, let's find out:…

Does your software development organization have a well defined and implemented configuration management (CM) process? For many organizations, they equate the CM process with having a revision control tool in place. While versioning is a necessary prerequisite to implementing a configuration management process, it is just a small part of…

It’s a landmark year for our team at SPK and Associates this year - we’re celebrating our 20th birthday! We’ve grown from our humble beginnings in Los Gatos, California with two people working for us back in 2003. Now, we’re an internationally established business and trusted managed services provider globally…

Earlier in March 2023, Scaled Agile, Inc., provider of SAFe®, the world’s most trusted system for business agility, announced two new flagship products: SAFe® 6.0 and SAFe® Studio. SAFe 6.0 is the latest version of the Scaled Agile Framework®, which includes courses, certifications, toolkits, and online learning. SAFe Studio is…

Medical device companies face complex quality management challenges and strict regulatory requirements. An electronic quality management system (eQMS) like Greenlight Guru, can help companies ensure compliance, improve efficiency, facilitate collaboration, and scale their quality management processes. Ultimately, an eQMS can help medtech companies prioritize quality management and provide safe and…

In this short video, we're going to take a look at what a traditional DevOps stack looks like. And, what that means for teams to stand up a new project and get CICD working. Additionally, we'll discover how that contrasts with GitLab and our vision for complete DevOps.  We recommend…

Building out a great release process? You may benefit from using CloudBees feature management solution. When you’re building your release process, you may notice issues arising. For example, as a result of working at the wrong layer of abstraction when you deploy a new version of your application. It'll often…