As new threats emerge, it is becoming vital for security to be integrated into code development processes. Vulnerabilities in code often lead to delays as teams try to balance addressing security concerns with delivering new features. Fortunately, GitLab Duo, GitLab’s...
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Exploring Modern Software Deployment Strategies
Deploying software can feel like a gamble due to all the strategies and solutions on the market, but it doesn’t have to be. Discovering which software deployment strategy works best for your organization is a great place to start. This strategy, combined with a modern...
How Jira and GitLab Integration Enhances CI/CD Efficiency for DevOps Teams
The wide range of project management, collaboration, and automation tools on the market can get overwhelming. Each tool has its own unique features, so how do you know which to choose? While some tools offer similar functions, using highly esteemed solutions often...
Five Major Downsides of Changing Software Tools
Switching to new software tools can often seem like an exciting opportunity to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and modernize operations. Some executives seem to think that simply buying a new software tool will solve many problems at once. However, with...
5 Steps to Standardize Security in DevOps
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...
Unlock the Full Potential of AI with GitLab Duo Enterprise
Is your business looking for a new way to accelerate software development? GitLab Duo is a comprehensive AI-powered solution that can do just that. Its newest version, GitLab Duo Enterprise offers an even wider range of capabilities. Let’s explore how this new version...
Achieving Efficiencies with The DevSecOps Platform
Developing and deploying software while maintaining security throughout the process can be a daunting task for modern organizations. To add to this, there is often pressure to do these things in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Traditional software...
Is Kubernetes The Right Choice For Your Business?
Kubernetes usage is on the rise as more businesses are implementing the container orchestration platform. While there are many benefits to using Kubernetes, there are also disadvantages organizations need to consider. Let’s explore the pros and cons of Kubernetes to...
The Domino Effect of Late-Stage Product Changes
Introduction Welcome to this video from SPK and Associates. My name is Michael Roberts, VP of Sales and Marketing for SPK and Associates. Hi, I'm Chris McHale. I am co-founder and CEO of SPK and Associates, and we are an IT services company that focuses on...
SPK and Associates Secures Spot on the 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 List
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...
Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Sustainability Glossary of Terms
When working in the engineering and manufacturing fields, it is common to encounter unfamiliar terms. In this glossary, we define important terms that describe processes and components in the engineering, manufacturing, service, and sustainability industries. General...
A Comparative Analysis of GitLab vs. GitHub
Tracking software changes has never been easier than with Git. Git is an open-source version control system, designed to handle software development projects of all sizes. Git enables collaboration, allowing designers to easily submit and review change requests. Two...