In today's interconnected systems engineering environment, the challenge of changing one system component without affecting another has never been more difficult. From vehicles to smart phones to medical devices, the software, electronics, electrics and mechanics that run them are no longer independent of one another. As a result, changing requirements while building or modifying a system often affects — sometimes extensively — development costs and schedules, because a single change can create a domino effect of changes. This paper discusses how an effective change management process can help you better identify the way alterations will affect costs and your schedule so you can keep them under control.

Deploying Java applications can be a cumbersome and tedious process, which impacts both Development and Operations. 


This whitepaper lists eight deployment pitfalls and provides hints how to overcome these by automating your deployments. It also describes the key selection criteria to take into account when considering a deployment automation solution.

New Agile teams are amazed at their ability to deliver new product features to the customer in just a few months, as compared to a year or more with traditional waterfall processes.  Download the Release Planning Guide, full of proven agendas, checklists and timelines before your next Release Planning meeting.

Communication and traceability are key in the development process to providing visibility, verification and improving product quality. Read this white paper to learn how IBM® Rational® integrated software offerings can help gain the traceability you need to ensure overall product quality.

Requirements-based testing (RBT) can help to ensure comprehensive test coverage, reducing the risk of failure and improving software quality. This white paper details how application lifecycle management can be used to more effectively implement RBT processes, offering greater collaboration, traceability and control.