It's good practice to observe the regulations a software solution conforms to before choosing one for your business. In this blog post, we will be exploring the updates Atlassian Cloud has added to its regulatory compliance guidelines in recent years.Atlassian Cloud...
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...
It seems like just about every company is now a part-time or full-time software company. But, for small and mid sized companies, employing effective practices, such as DevOps to manage the day-to-day, might not be feasible. However, there is a solution. It’s called...
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...
2020 was a wild ride, especially for the medical device world. The pandemic shook things up, making everyone scramble to adjust to a new way of doing things. Now, four years later as we peek into 2024, the medical device scene is still changing. This blog post will...
The journey from concept to market-ready medical device is no easy feat. The regulatory economy, development and legislation is intricate. Understandably, compliance with standards is non-negotiable to ensure the safety and efficacy of medical devices. One such...
In September 2022, the FDA ushered in a groundbreaking transformation in the medical device industry by unveiling a new draft guidance on software validation titled "Computer Software Assurance for Production and Quality System Software."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...
The MasterControl Summit 2023 was an event serving as a hub for professionals, experts, and thought leaders in quality management and regulatory compliance. It offers a platform for knowledge sharing, industry trends, innovation and best practices. Additionally it...
Remote working is an effective way to keep your business running 24/7, mitigate downtime and tap into new markets or expertise. Now, the world is flooded with companies utilizing remote work, digital nomads and gig workers to keep their competitive edge. But, the rise...
Cybersecurity should be baked into the onset of IT and product development processes. Additionally, treating cybersecurity as an afterthought opens your organization up to vulnerabilities and risk. Therefore hardening your IT product cybersecurity with a tool like...
What is Computer Systems Validation (CSV)? Additionally, why does the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) require them for the Medical Device industry? More importantly, how can CSVs be efficiently completed and managed? Let’s explore why you can’t skip that...
In Part 1 of this article, we talked about the banking innovation industry threats and market conditions. We discussed how DevOps and CI/CD tools can help to mitigate threats. We also discussed why tools like Jenkins, CloudBees CD/RO and CloudBeesSoftware Delivery...