Application Lifecycle Management - Transparent Collaboration Tools

Although an increasing number of companies are leveraging a global model for software R&D, their distributed teams often face unique challenges such as:

• Team members not being on the same page with respect to work item priorities
• Lack of real-time collaboration
• Lack of visibility for the whole project, forming silos and general misalignment

These challenges become bottlenecks in Agile, where cohesiveness and a shared understanding within the team are imperative. GlobalLogic addresses these challenges through its Velocity Platform, an integrated suite of industry-leading application lifecycle management tools and applications for distributed Agile product development.

What is the Velocity Platform? Is it an Application Lifecycle Management Tool?

The Velocity Platform enables collaboration by utilizing reports and dashboards that provide real-time visibility throughout the development process. The Velocity Platform provides end-to-end traceability between work items, starting from business requirements and extending all the way to final test execution results and release decision support. This visibility helps distributed teams identify bottlenecks early and accelerate product development. The Velocity Platform addresses the following functional areas:

• Requirement Management
• Agile Project Management
• Test Management
• Build Management
• Source Control
• Reports and KPI's