Software Project Management

WHITE PAPER: Against a backdrop of increased use of software that is generally more sophisticated, flexible, scalable and easy to use than it was 5 years ago, this research set out to explore the impact of having to maintain a plethora of different software solutions in today’s cash-strapped corporate environment.

Posted: 24 Oct 2011 | Published: 24 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: ISVs that choose to embed IBM Cognos software are able to sell additional features and functionality, as well as increase win rates, average deal sizes, and overall revenue.

Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 07 Jan 2011

EGUIDE: How is Agile testing different from traditional testing? In this tip guide, you'll learn the differences in techniques between traditional and Agile testing and learn how to gain the Agile testing skills needed to become an expert yourself.

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 | Published: 07 Nov 2011

EGUIDE: This e-guide provides expert insight on trends that are driving application lifecycle management (ALM) adoption, and breaks down the process itself so organizations can implement it to their advantage.

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 | Published: 07 Nov 2011

EGUIDE: How is Agile testing different from traditional testing? In this tip guide, you'll learn the differences in techniques between traditional and Agile testing and learn how to gain the Agile testing skills needed to become an expert yourself.

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 | Published: 07 Nov 2011

EBOOK: Proper application lifecycle management (ALM) planning and the appointment of a change and configuration team can help align business goals with application development goals, explain concepts to management, and improve quality. In this e-book, readers will learn keys to ALM planning and effective ways to introduce ALM to the organization.

Posted: 28 Nov 2011 | Published: 07 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: In August 2011, Forrester Consulting surveyed over 200 leading IT firms in North America and Europe to answer the question, “What are the implications of expanding testing in development, and what does it mean to development quality?”. Read this report to see the results.

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Published: 23 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper presents eighteen best practices for leaner, more agile software development project governance.

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide, readers will learn the risks businesses take by not taking security measures seriously and what can be done to help integrate security with application lifecycle management.

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 16 Nov 2011

EGUIDE: For test teams in some application development shops, cloud computing has broken down many of the limitations caused by testing on internal resources. This expert e-guide will cover how to use the cloud for improved Agile testing and how this move to the cloud may help conquer internal limitations.

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 16 Nov 2011

EGUIDE: To get on the right path towards manageable enterprise resource planning (ERP) software maintenance, license and support costs, there are several steps manufacturers can take. Read this e-guide to learn ways to reduce long-term total cost of ownership. Also, find expert advice on ERP customization.

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 | Published: 09 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this ever-changing world of software development, it's critical to keep up with technologies, methodologies and trends. In this paper, find five tested and proven software development practices your team should be utilizing to accelerate software delivery.

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 | Published: 08 Nov 2011

EBOOK: As application lifecycle management (ALM) continues to evolve and agile development becomes more the norm, industry experts expect the silos between departments to begin disappearing and job descriptions to change for IT professionals. In this e-book, readers will learn the future of ALM and its impact on both software professionals and customers.

Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 07 Nov 2011

EBOOK: Agile organizations look for ways to overcome obstacles associated with requirements management. These two tip guides look at trends in requirements management tools and the changing role of the business analyst.

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

EBOOK: In this SearchSoftwareQuality.com e-book, application lifecycle management (ALM) experts discuss why and how businesses are impacted by innovative ALM efforts and optimized resources.

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper will highlight solutions for application development in globally dispersed organizations. Insights and strategies for maximizing efficiencies in a distributed environment will be presented, along with best practices.

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 | Published: 11 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Too often projects fail due to poorly managed requirements. This paper discusses the significance of requirements management without using industry jargon and explains the four fundamentals every team member and stakeholder needs to know.

Posted: 07 Oct 2011 | Published: 06 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Organizations don't make any money from their applications until they are successfully running in production, making effective release management critical to success. Read this white paper to learn more about the demand for better release management and find guidance strategies for processes, tooling and  business engagement.

Posted: 06 Oct 2011 | Published: 30 Jun 2011

PODCAST: This podcast discusses how to achieve application rationalization through proper application portfolio management. Learn about the benefits of this strategy and how it can help better align IT with business goals, as well as cutting costs and providing substantial performance gains.

Posted: 16 Sep 2011 | Premiered: Sep 16, 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Inside this presentation transcript, find five key imperatives for using ALM to achieve successful global software development. Learn how to leverage this information to help reduce or eliminate endless project re-plans which are slowing down your business.

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 | Published: 08 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: Learn how properly managing continued data growth can drive business results.

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 | Published: 07 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: Companies developing complex product offerings need to make sure that all components work together to deliver the desired result. Download the paper to learn how IBM Rational solutions can help companies achieve these results.

Posted: 02 Sep 2011 | Published: 02 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: Improve time to value and quality by reducing rework and cost through faster stakeholder consensus, increased productivity, better process automation, and anytime-anywhere decision support for application software. Download the paper for more information on delivering high quality applications faster with reduced risk & cost.

Posted: 02 Sep 2011 | Published: 02 Sep 2011

EZINE: In this issue of ebizQ's BPM Quarterly, discover an expert overview of process governance, as well as industry-leading best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.

Posted: 18 Aug 2011 | Published: 18 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper covers a new approach to implementing agile which provides the tools and best practices necessary to gauge ROI. Inside, learn how this strategy can take the risk out of switching to agile methods for all of the benefits but none of the guesswork.

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 | Published: 15 Aug 2011