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5 Metrics Every Engineering Leader Should Track to Improve Productivity and Software Health
In modern software development, visibility drives velocity. Engineering leaders can’t improve what they can’t see. When delivery pipelines span dozens of tools and teams, measuring progress becomes even harder. That’s why the best organizations rely on actionable,...
Why Consolidating Your DevSecOps Toolchain Drives Developer Productivity
Software delivery success relies on two main aspects: speed and security. However, a survey of senior IT and security leaders across North America reveals a sobering truth: 62% of organizations knowingly release insecure code just to meet delivery deadlines. Despite...
Jira Product Discovery vs. Strategic Roadmaps: A Roadmapping Showdown for Agile Teams
Software product teams rely on powerful roadmapping tools to stay aligned and deliver value faster. Among the leading options, Jira Product Discovery and Strategic Roadmaps (formerly Roadmunk) from Tempo Software stand out for their capabilities to connect strategy...
Preparing Your DevOps Toolchain for the Future with AI and APIs
For many years, automation and integration through APIs have driven efficiency in the DevOps space. These features connect code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems into cohesive toolchains. However, the next major leap in software development is...
Modernizing Life Sciences: Unlocking Value Through Digital Transformation
Biopharma and medtech leaders are under constant pressure to accelerate clinical development and satisfy increasingly demanding regulators. Digital transformation is the way to do this. This doesn’t just mean adopting new tools, but rather rethinking how science,...
Meet The Experts: Fernando Mino
Fernando Mino is a Systems Support Engineer who joined SPK and Associates in 2022. Before joining SPK, Fernando had worked in various fields, including teaching English in Ecuador and serving as an airport engineer in various parts of Europe. In his current role, he...
Simplifying Enterprise Tool Modernization Without the Headaches
You will be taken to another page to registerBy submitting this form, I acknowledge receipt of SPK and Associates' Privacy Policy.Migrating from legacy systems to modern platforms doesn’t have to be painful. Yet for many enterprises, moving from tools like Rally, HP...
Test Management 101 – Why Developers Are Not Sufficient to Fully Test Your Project (Updated 2026)
When I started my career at Cadence Design Systems, testing felt like a different universe. We were laser-focused on chip-level precision, simulation accuracy, and long regression cycles that could run for days. Developers wrote code; QA teams caught the bugs. It was...
A Guide To Cleaning Up Your Jira Instance
Jira is a great project management tool, but it can easily become cluttered. Dive into this eBook to explore how to clean up your Jira instance easily.What You Will Learn Discover the tools that can help you: Remove and merge old or duplicate content Fix broken...
Reducing Engineering Bottlenecks with Better CAD File Management
Modern engineering teams depend on CAD tools to design, innovate, and deliver high-quality products. However, even the best design tools can’t perform to their full potential with poor file management. Unorganized CAD files slow workflows, cause version confusion,...
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The Developer Experience Playbook: Balancing Velocity, Governance, and Talent Retention
Ensuring your developers have the proper tools and processes to eliminate slowdowns and frustrations can be the difference between a great and a poor developer experience. Discover the importance of developer experience (DX) and how to improve it in this eBook.What...