The need for secure data storage and management is paramount in the modern business landscape. This is especially true when working within or migrating to a cloud-hosted environment. Partnering with a SOC 2-compliant cloud hosting vendor like SPK, means your sensitive...
Businesses are becoming more reliant on technology than ever before, meaning that disruptions such as system failures, data breaches, or natural disasters are more impactful to operations. Additionally, these can lead to a loss of revenue and customer trust. Disaster...
Although security has always been a priority for developers, new technologies have made it one of the most prominent aspects of DevOps. This has resulted in the coined term “DevSecOps”, with many companies offering new “DevSecOps platforms.” With hackers developing...
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - Engineering and IT leader SPK and Associates is pleased to announce its achievement of SOC 2 Type 1 certification. The SOC 2 Type 1 certification attests that SPK’s information security meets or exceeds the rigorous standards set forth by AICPA....
Are you interested in improving your business’s workflows to remain competitive among other production companies? Proper intellectual property management is vital for achieving ultimate efficiency. Businesses that successfully secure, reuse, and share their...
As the push towards SaaS solutions intensifies, you may be left wondering why so many businesses are in support of this transition. Migrating to the cloud is often beneficial, but remaining on-premise can also have negative impacts. For example, Atlassian is no...
Ally Financial has to meet its customer needs solely online, but using a time- consuming toolchain hurt DevOps efficiency and productivity. Adopting GitLab’s platform has changed that.At the heart of engineering excellence is DevSecOps. At the heart of DevSecOps is...
The rise of AI has led to many incredible advancements in the digital world. With this new helpful technology, also comes individuals who want to use it for harm. Ransomware attacks were common before AI came into the picture, and with the help of A, they are harder...
Cybersecurity is important in every industry but is especially vital in healthcare. Safety, compliance, and data protection become more important than ever. With cyber attacks on the rise, protecting sensitive patient data has become a main priority. Let’s explore...
This article reviews what an FDA 483 Observation looks like, some of the more common issues flagged in medical device companies, and how to respond.
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA - SPK and Associates has been named as one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on...
SPK and Associates routinely review warning letters to help our clients stay in step with FDA trends. One of the problem areas most often cited in company audits continue to be the CAPA system/program. This month we will take a look at some of the latest FDA...
