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Ovum Software Configuration Management (SCM) Evaluation of Serena ChangeMan ZMF |
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(47 pages) |
| Abstract: |
This Ovum evaluation recognizes Serena® ChangeMan® ZMF as the leading mainframe SCM product. This compliments the Ovum Software Configuration Management (SCM) Evaluation Summary, which gave Serena® ChangeMan® Dimensions™ stellar ratings across all platforms. |
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Ovum Software Configuration Management (SCM) Evaluation Summary |
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(34 pages) |
| Abstract: |
This report summarizes Ovum's evaluation ratings across several competing software configuration management (SCM) products. The highest rankings were awarded to products providing the broadest SCM capabilities, accompanied by strong flexibility and ease-of-use. Serena® ChangeMan® Dimensions™ was rated as the #1 SCM solution on the distributed platform, and Serena® ChangeMan® ZMF was recognized again as the #1 mainframe product - marking the first time ever that solutions from the same vendor dominated in both categories. Ratings for Serena® ChangeMan® Professional™ and Serena® ChangeMan® DS are also included in this report. |
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Bloor Research Report on Merant Collage 4.0 |
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(14 pages) |
| Abstract: |
Merant Collage is a sound product that will support mainstream Web development well. Merant claims that its low cost of ownership and powerful integrated code and content management facilities are delivering considerable success in the market. Collage is designed to support distributed authorship of Web content while enabling the Webmaster and managers of individual projects to retain control of the site structure and quality. Distributed authorship avoids the Webmaster bottleneck. Read the full report for more information. |
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Butler Group Report, Merant Dimensions 8 |
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(5 pages) |
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Merant has extended its proven technologies and best practices well into the enterprise with Merant Dimensions 8. Dimensions provides comprehensive end-to-end control and enforcement of the development process, build management, change management, and much more - all in a single framework. Dimensions capability to map to organizations' processes is especially important in IT governance adherence. Read the full report for more information on the product including, build management, change management, lifecycle management and product deployment. |
| Title: |
Butler TECHWatch: Merant Change Management Benefits |
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(4 pages) |
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Merant Dimensions' strong change management layer gives senior executives, with the responsibility for ensuring compliance, the required confidence that planned change has taken place, and visibility into the impact of unplanned change, so that corrective action can be taken if necessary. In large distributed organizations, this is a significant challenge, requiring a scalable solution that is capable of managing a hierarchy of change, and of maintaining a large repository of assets, processes, configurations, and change events. |
| Title: |
Change Management - An Essential Tool for IT Governance |
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(18 pages) |
| Abstract: |
Dimensions is ideally suited as the cornerstone of an IT governance programme, and provides the insight, control, and predictability that is required to bridge the gap between business strategy and IT operations. Its ability to address all aspects of change, covering both software and infrastructure assets, processes, and people, and provide complete traceability compliance. In particular it has the potential to reduce the costs and resources required for internal and external audit. |
| Title: |
Hurwitz Report: Protecting the Enterprise with Serena ChangeMan SSM |
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(14 pages) |
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This paper discusses the issues around software change management and how it protects enterprises from e-Business risks. It also discusses several users' experiences with Serena ChangeMan System Software Manager (SSM) and how it has protected their business procseses while providing cost savings and Return on Opportunity. |
| Title: |
Butler Group: Enterprise Change Management Technology Audit |
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(8 pages) |
| Abstract: |
TeamTrack has an important role to play in the drive towards quality in business processes, not in the least due to regulatory pressures. This is an overview of Serena TeamTrack containing key findings, trends, product analysis and operation, deployment and strategy along with a company profile. |
