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ALM and Agile Strategies - July 2012, Vol. 1 Iss. 3

With the number of ALM tools available today, finding a suite that matches your organization's needs is anything but simple. Yet simplicity is one of the key attributes that Agile ALM espouses. In this issue, you'll find the latest on ALM tool integration, dashboards and transparency to help in making decisions about ALM tools. Access >>>

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- ALM tools: What to consider before integrating by Cameron Laird
  Some vendors offer ALM suites with many of the functions already incorporated. Other vendors offer niche tools that can be fitted into an ALM framework. There are pros and cons to each approach.
- Agile development provides ALM transparency for senior managers by Lisa Crispin
  Agile expert Lisa Crispin describes Agile processes that will keep your managers and team informed throughout the application lifecycle.
- Designing and implementing ALM quality dashboards by Nari Kannan
  Software consultant Nari Kannan writes about how CIOs and senior managers can best design, implement and use an ALM quality dashboard.

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- Editor’s Note: Putting simplicity in the software process by Yvette Francino
  In this issue, you’ll find the latest on ALM tool integration, dashboards and transparency to help in making decisions about ALM tools.

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