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Application Portfolio Management Tools Collection

The “Application Portfolio Management Tools” category is a comprehensive collection of resources, articles, and information about various tools and techniques designed to support Application Portfolio Management (APM) initiatives. This section of our CIO Reference Library provides valuable guidance for CIOs, IT executives, and other decision-makers exploring APM tools to enhance their organization’s capabilities, streamline processes and achieve desired outcomes.

Application Portfolio Management tools can help organizations assess, rationalize, and optimize their application environments more effectively and efficiently. These tools offer features such as application inventory management, application assessment and rationalization, cost optimization, and reporting and analytics.

Key topics within the Application Portfolio Management Tools category include:

  • Overview of APM Tools and Techniques: Understand the various APM tools and techniques available in the market, their features, and the benefits of implementing them within your organization.
  • APM Tool Selection Criteria: Learn about the critical factors to consider when selecting an APM tool, such as ease of use, integration capabilities, scalability, and support for your organization’s unique APM processes and requirements.
  • APM Tool Implementation Best Practices: Discover best practices for successfully implementing and adopting an APM tool within your organization, ensuring a smooth transition and maximizing the value of your investment.
  • Integrating APM Tools with Other IT Systems: Explore the possibilities and best practices for integrating APM tools with other IT systems and tools, such as IT service management (ITSM) platforms, enterprise architecture tools, and project management solutions.
  • APM Tool Case Studies: Learn from real-world examples of organizations that have successfully implemented APM tools, including their challenges, solutions, and achieved outcomes.
  • APM Tool Vendors and Platforms: Get acquainted with the leading APM tool vendors and platforms in the market, understanding their offerings, key features, and differentiators.

The Application Portfolio Management Tools category offers valuable insights and guidance for IT leaders seeking to implement APM tools within their organizations. By exploring the various tools and techniques available in the market, IT professionals can make informed decisions about which APM tools can best support their unique needs, streamline processes, and ultimately drive a more efficient, aligned, and cost-effective application environment.

Implementing Application Portfolio Management

This presentation defines Application Portfolio Management (APM), discusses its benefits, describes a solution architecture for APM and illustrates the APM implementation process with examples of APM in action.

Making the Case for Applications Portfolio Management

This white paper helps make the case for application portfolio management by detailing the benefits of the method – improve support for operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. The use of vendor supplied tools for application portfolio management is also discussed.

Application Portfolio Management Guide

This guide to application portfolio management (APM) defines application portfolio management, discusses its benefits, describes a best practices based implementation approach and process, makes the critical connection between application portfolio rationalization and information technology governance, and pitches a software tool for APM.

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