This presentation set provides a comprehensive discussion on managing a large application portfolio using enterprise architecture. Excellent discussion for the CIO! (150 pages)
This paper describes a framework to score applications for more effective application decisions – an invaluable tool in application portfolio management.
This article describes a framework for application portfolio management. This framework uses both business and technology criteria to evaluate key applications in the enterprise portfolio and make decision about their disposition. Good tool for APM.
This paper introduces application portfolio rationalization – what is Application Portfolio Management? why is APM important i.e. what are its benefits to corporate strategy, operations, and value generation? what are the steps in APM? A great place for the CIO to start their journey into application portfolio methods. Good Read!
 By proactively identifying, eliminating, or remedying poorly performing application assets, Applications Rationalization helps companies reduce costs, target efforts to the areas of highest return, and maximize the business value of their application portfolios.