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Revolutionizing ITSM with Appsvio: Unveiling Common Use Cases

Revolutionizing ITSM with Appsvio: Unveiling Common Use Cases

ITSM continues to evolve. As it does so, organizations constantly seek innovative solutions to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and deliver exceptional service experiences. Appsvio, with its cutting-edge Atlassian marketplace plugins for Jira Service...

10 Tips for Shifting Left with GitLab

10 Tips for Shifting Left with GitLab

As cyber attacks continue to evolve and proliferate, safeguarding digital assets has become a top priority for businesses across industries. This is where the concept of "shifting left" can be a crucial strategy for enhancing cybersecurity posture and streamlining...

Mastering Agile Planning and Execution with Tempo Planner and Structure

Mastering Agile Planning and Execution with Tempo Planner and Structure

Achieving Agile success requires more than just a set of tools. Instead, it demands a strategic approach to planning, resource management, and execution. Tempo, a trusted name in the Atlassian ecosystem, offers two powerful solutions to help you achieve this - Tempo...

Managing a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

Managing a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

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,...

Revolutionizing Development: The Power of GitLab Duo and AI

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...

Shifting from FDA 21 CFR Part 820 to ISO 13485

Shifting from FDA 21 CFR Part 820 to ISO 13485

In this Vlog, Chris McHale, Co-founder, and CEO of SPK and Associates is joined by Carlos Almeida, Vice President of Engineering. Together, they’re discussing FDA compliance and the recent shifts impacting medical device companies. Topics for discussion include...

Emerging Trends in Risk Management for 2024

Emerging Trends in Risk Management for 2024

There is a paramount importance to staying ahead of new risks. After all, more and more crop up each day as technology and processes change. So, in this  blog post we’re exploring the 2024 trends for risk management.Why Manage Risk? It sounds like a simple question...

SBOM Compliance: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

SBOM Compliance: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape

Recent events, such as the Log4Shell / Log4J vulnerability, underscore the importance of best practices for cybersecurity in software development. And, with increasing cyber attacks, it’s more important than ever that organizations can pre-empt and respond to emerging...

Clash of the DevOps Titans: GitLab vs. GitHub vs. Jenkins

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...

Bamboo Server Alternatives: Bamboo DC vs Bitbucket Pipelines vs GitLab

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...