JKI Blog

Three Pillars of Software Security Every LabVIEW Team Should Be Thinking About

sarah.zalusky@jki.net (Sarah Zalusky) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:50:42 GMT

Not long ago, most conversations I had with engineering teams centered only on performance, reliability, or reducing development time. Security was usually considered someone else's responsibility or as something owned by IT departments and cybersecurity specialists.

GDevConNA 2026: What Stood Out

henry.sillin@jki.net (Henry Sillin) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:09:27 GMT

Last month, over 100 members of the LabVIEW community assembled in Chicago, IL at the OLC Education & Conference Center for GDevCon NA. There were dozens of engaging presentations covering everything from NI’s latest developments with Nigel to programming techniques, to advice on personal growth for a more satisfying career. What were some themes of this years’ GDevConNA?

VIPM 2026 Q3 Launches with Command-Line Interface for CI Automation and SBOM Generation for LabVIEW

jim.kring@jameskring.com (Jim Kring) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:07:12 GMT

New release adds a full command-line interface for continuous integration, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation ahead of the EU Cyber Resilience Act, and native NI Package Manager support

JKI Security Suite 3.1: Stronger Analysis and Better Usability

Pammela Murphy — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:07:01 GMT

As cybersecurity requirements continue to expand across the defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure sectors, engineering teams face increasing pressure to validate software security and demonstrate compliance with evolving federal standards. While traditional programming languages benefit from mature security analysis tools, graphical programming environments like LabVIEW have historically lacked equivalent capabilities.

Application Patterns Never Go Out of Style

Jamie Smith — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:06:49 GMT

Over the last year and a half, I've had the pleasure of working with the JKI team and reconnecting with the LabVIEW community. For those of you who don't know me, I spent 25 years at NI (1996–2020), where I had the opportunity to work alongside some incredibly talented people, both inside the company and throughout the measurement and control industry.

Meet the Team: Sarah Zalusky

sarah.zalusky@jki.net (Sarah Zalusky) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:06:31 GMT

I'm Sarah Zalusky, a Partner at JKI, where I lead development on some of our most complex, long-term accounts across semiconductor manufacturing and aerospace.

JKI Returns to GDevCon in 2026 as a Sponsor and Speaker

Pammela Murphy — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:02:22 GMT

At JKI, we're excited to announce that we'll be returning to GDevCon in 2026 as both a sponsor and a presenter. This year marks our sixth year sponsoring GDevCon North America, and we're proud to continue supporting one of the most vibrant and collaborative communities in the LabVIEW ecosystem.

NI Connect 2026 Wrap-Up: Security, AI, and the Future of Engineering Workflows

Pammela Murphy — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:52:11 GMT

Three days. Hundreds of technical conversations. A packed Fort Worth Convention Center. And one clear message across every keynote, session, and hallway discussion: engineering teams are entering a new era of test and automation.

JKI Security Suite Is Now Available

Pammela Murphy — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:53:11 GMT

JKI announced the availability of the JKI Security Suite, a cybersecurity compliance solution designed specifically for LabVIEW applications. The solution was officially introduced during NI Connect 2026, held May 12–14, 2026.

JKI Supports Astra in Advancing Rocket Test Capabilities with STAR-GOAT

Pammela Murphy — Mon, 04 May 2026 16:58:14 GMT

May 4th, 2026 — JKI is supporting Astra’s hot fire rocket engine test stands with data acquisition and control systems designed for demanding test environments.