Application Lifecycle Management

What is Application Lifecycle Management?

Application Lifecycle Management encompasses the management of an application across its lifecycle, from concept and requirements to completion and eventual retirement. This lifecycle should be central to an organization’s application management procedures and should include a combination of personnel, tools, and processes. Adhering to an application lifecycle process will ensure software that is flexible and strategic, while also continuing to evolve and adapt to deliver a more meaningful business impact.

How does Application Lifecycle Management work?

Traditionally, most software and application management models addressed planning and development, testing, completion, and deployment in isolation. With application lifecycle management, the lifecycle of software and applications are done holistically through the coordination of teams of people, processes, and decision-making. This approach establishes transparency and a collective shared view of progress as the application development, testing, and maintenance grows and changes to meet user requirements.

What are the business benefits of Application Lifecycle Management?

• What are the business benefits of Application Lifecycle Management?
• Promotes speed and agility as integrated components and systems run more effectively and synergistically than disparate and unconnected processes and tools
• Allows for more decisive decision-making as teams can quickly understand the planning and direction of a future application from previous development processes, particularly when multiple applications are involved
• Improves return on investment (ROI) as teams work collaboratively and efficiently, ending wasted effort and expensive post-release upgrades
• Elevates employee performance and morale by keeping teams aligned and focused on core projects, while providing personal accountability and professional satisfaction
• Delivers greater customer satisfaction as high-quality applications provide services that are consistent, easy to use, and secure