Tag: Integrity

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) is not a Tool – it’s a way of Life

In my opinion, ALM is not a fancy shiny tool as some people may suggest – it’s a way of life in the software development world. The challenges facing software development today include: managing software development assets and the relationships between them; full lifecycle process automation and enforcement; reusability of development assets; having a… Continue reading

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Scrum, Agile, Complexity and Ants

I started re-reading Agile Project Management with Scrum by Ken Schwaber a few days ago, after not having looked at it in far too long. I was struck by the similarities between Schwaber’s view on the complexities of software development and the concepts of Complex Systems Theory I recently read while helping someone do research for a paper. I have …

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Is There Any Value In Software Product Lines For Aerospace and Defense? Part 1 In A Series On SPL For A&D

Can aerospace and defense companies benefit from implementing software product line techniques and tools? Where’s the SPL ROI in the A&D industry, if there is one? In this blog series, we’ll examine the SPL practice and consider its potential value and risks in this specialized world of… Continue reading

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SPL and Agile

Today’s product engineering organizations are under unprecedented pressure to produce high quality software in as short a time and as low cost as possible. Most are finding the traditional development methods to be insufficient and ineffective in this high paced environment, and are looking at alternatives, most often in the form of either Agile or Software Product Lines (SPL)… Continue reading

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Welcome to the PTC Integrity Blog!

In this blog you’ll learn how Software System Lifecycle Management (SSLM) can manage all software system development processes and connects all software engineering artifacts, including requirements, models, code and test, ensuring comprehensive lifecycle traceability. You will see some great posts from all of our industry experts; updates on webinar events from the PTC Integrity Business Unit; product updates; PR and …

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Real-time Release Readiness across Product Lines

Do you have visibility into the release readiness of your products at any time in the lifecycle? Although seemingly obvious, the four areas that define product readiness are rarely considered holistically: Quality, Compliance, Functionality and Budget & Schedule. Product Release Readiness is vital… Continue reading

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There IS an “I” in Team: Integration is the key to success in complex engineering systems

Software has effectively become the driving force of innovation in engineering and, in particular, provides the foundation of design in mechatronic systems. As these systems increase in complexity, the ability to effectively manage and communicate the business-critical elements of… Continue reading

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