ElectricCommander - Enterprise-class software build and release management

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Make processes transparent, auditable, and repeatable

ElectricCommander's unique analytics provide visibility into one of the best indicators of project

success: compiled, tested, working code. ElectricCommander's analytics database stores all build and test information for real-time and trend reporting giving your organization the power to collect pinpoint statistics (such as number of compilations, number of tests run, and number of test failures) and to gain visibility into important productivity metrics such as trends in error rates. Additionally, out-of-the-box reports provide information about cross-project status as well as build trends by project and resource utilization. ElectricCommander's integration with virtual lab automation (VLA) solutions also lets you snapshot or reproduce a specific build for auditing or troubleshooting purposes. As a result, you gain the power to know exactly who ran which software production processes, on which resources, and when — plus the ability to recreate and run it again after the fact.

Improve Software Quality

ElectricCommander provides unified process automation across the entire build/test/deploy lifecycle and across heterogeneous tools via integrations with leading ALM tools. Integrations with SCM tools enable continuous integration, triggering builds whenever code is checked into the specified repository/branch. When used with VMware Lab Manager, ElectricCommander can dynamically provision either physical or virtual resources without manual intervention. This delivers efficient, dynamic resource provisioning and reduces development and QA dependence on IT operations. And because teams have efficient, self-service access to all needed platforms and configurations, they can integrate and validate against all targets, reducing the impact of late-cycle errors and improving software quality.

USER BENEFITS

In the build/test/deploy phase of application development, tools and processes are largely manual, slow, and difficult to manage. The hardware resources on which these processes are executed are rarely fully utilized (most are utilized <10%) and are often spread across regions, stowed in remote labs, or even stashed under desks. Set-up and configuration of these resources is almost always a human-intensive, manual and costly task. Many organizations also restrict developers to build and test only on their own machines prior to checking in new code. Because they cannot validate against all target platforms and configurations, it is more likely that they may introduce errors into the integration build.

ElectricCommander provides unified process automation across the entire build/test/deploy lifecycle and across heterogeneous tools via integrations with leading ALM tools. Integrations with SCM tools (including IBM® Rational® ClearCase®, Perforce, AccuRev®, and Subversion) enable continuous integration, triggering builds whenever code is checked into the specified repository/branch. When used with VMware Lab Manager, ElectricCommander can dynamically provision either physical or virtual resources without manual intervention. This delivers efficient, dynamic resource provisioning and reduces development and QA dependence on IT operations. And because teams have efficient, self-service access to all needed platforms and configurations, they can integrate and validate against all targets, reducing the impact of late-cycle errors and improving software quality.

Centralize and Control Build/Test/Deploy Systems

ElectricCommander supports multiple teams, working in multiple locations, programming in multiple languages in an environment that can be centrally controlled and managed. Access controls can be specified for each object in the system so all teams can leverage a single system while keeping selected assets or projects secure.

ElectricCommander’s unique information architecture groups items (steps, jobs, procedures, etc.) with related items in virtual projects and each item is stored with metadata that makes it simple to identify assets or procedures for reuse. Shared assets and reuse make individual teams more efficient by eliminating duplicate work, and gives organizations the power to deploy cross-company standards.

Manage and Accelerate Any Size Project

Only ElectricCommander provides enterprise-class speed and scalability for software build and release management. ElectricCommander distributes jobs in parallel across multiple resources for faster overall cycle time.

ElectricCommander distributes jobs in parallel across multiple resources for faster overall cycle time. It’s simple to set up and use on a simple build, yet scales to support the largest and most complex build/test/deploy processes. Only ElectricCommander’s multi-threaded Java server provides efficient job management even under high job volume. 

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Tracking & Reporting: Real-time Data, Real-time Decisions

Incomplete and unreliable data is the bane of the Project Manager. Without accurate information it is impossible to track project progress and identify risks and red flags early. Not with Mingle, though. Used by project teams daily, it holds real-time data that can be used to generate timely and actionable reports - including burn-down charts, velocity tables etc.

Make Processes Transparent, Auditable and Repeatable

Too often, build/test/deploy processes are hidden behind the scenes, visible to only a few. Consequently, engineering decision makers do not have information about the back-end processes so critical to achieving product delivery deadlines and quality standards. In addition, to meet the external compliance demands of today’s enterprise, all processes must be consistent, reproducible, and controllable.

ElectricCommander’s unique analytics provide visibility into one of the best indicators of project success: compiled, tested, working code. ElectricCommander’s analytics database stores all build and test information for real-time and trend reporting, giving your organization the power to collect pinpoint statistics (such as number of compilations, number of tests run, and number of test failures) and to gain visibility into important productivity metrics such a trends in error rates. Additional, out-of-the-box reports provide information about cross-project status as well as build trends by project and resource utilization. ElectricCommander’s integration with VMware Lab Manager also lets you snapshot or reproduce a specific build for auditing or troubleshooting purposes. As a result, you gain the power to know exactly who ran which software production processes, on which resources, and when -- plus the ability to recreate and run it again after the fact.

ElectricCommander’s unique analytics provide visibility into one of the best indicators of project success: compiled, tested, working code. ElectricCommander’s analytics database stores all build and test information for real-time and trend reporting, giving your organization the power to collect pinpoint statistics (such as number of compilations, number of tests run, and number of test failures) and to gain visibility into important productivity metrics such a trends in error rates. Additional, out-of-the-box reports provide information about cross-project status as well as build trends by project and resource utilization. ElectricCommander’s integration with VMware Lab Manager also lets you snapshot or reproduce a specific build for auditing or troubleshooting purposes. As a result, you gain the power to know exactly who ran which software production processes, on which resources, and when -- plus the ability to recreate and run it again after the fact.

Electric Cloud is the leading provider of solutions that automate, accelerate and analyze software build-test-deploy processes to optimize both physical and virtual IT environments. The company's award-winning products help development organizations to speed time to market, boost developer productivity, and improve software quality.

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