| | August 20166CIOReviewCopyright © 2016 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewAUGUST - 12 - 2016Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 AUGUST - 12 - 2016, Vol 05 SE 66 - Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com ALM SPECIALCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesAaron Pierce Amit Paul ChowdhuryJoshua ParkerAlex D'Souza Ava GarciaKyle SummersDennis Peterdennis@cioreview.comT: 510.565.7559VisualizersStephen ThomasManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeEditorialK.Manoj KumarDeveloping software applications for today's Internet of Things (IoT) driven market, where virtually every device is interconnected, isn't the same as before. Be it standalone or embedded, software development is escalating in complexity. While agile methodologies seem like the apparent silver bullet to this hindrance--evident from many large global enterprises that are slow to adapt to changes utilizing agile now--the key to successful adoption is integrated Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). These tools help developers oversee and manage the various stages of development in an agile environment using a single solution. From requirements to product release, ALM tools streamline the software development lifecycle and bring clarity to complex processes.A vital aspect of ALM integration that CIOs need to focus on is, embracing organic development. ALM solutions with various modules or integrations between preexisting modules can, at times, tend to be insufficient when it comes to traceability between lifecycle stages. Depending on the specific requirements, building ALM solutions from the ground up--rather than integrating standalone products--to support the complete lifecycle will be more robust and future-proof while fostering true traceability. Done correctly, such ALM tools empower firms to improve software quality, reduce expenses, shorten time to market, and enhance collaboration, by outlining workflows and staying on top of the processes throughout the lifecycle.While the value of ALM is as clear as day, it comes in various shapes and sizes, and finding one that suits a firm's requirements--or building one--is no easy task. Moreover, with the ALM arena continuously evolving, ensuring that the platform is flexible enough to accommodate the enterprise needs of tomorrow is crucial. At this juncture, CIOReview presents to you a special edition on ALM solution providers that are driving innovation in this domain.We hope this special edition, featuring insights from industry thought leaders, is valuable in your efforts to cultivate effective ALM practices. Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comConfigurability, Flexibility, and Traceability
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