Application Portfolio
The collection of software applications and software-based services available to a business.
An Application Portfolio refers to the collection of software applications and software-based services available to a business. This portfolio helps with managing existing resources, strategic planning, and future IT investments. Effective management can lead to increased business efficiency by identifying redundant applications and optimizing resource utilization.
Application Portfolio Management (APM) involves:
- •Inventory: Cataloging all enterprise applications
- •Assessment: Analyzing the business value and technical health of each application
- •Rationalization: Deciding which applications to keep, modernize, or retire
- •Roadmap: Planning the portfolio's evolution over time
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All terms
Application
A computer program or set of programs designed to streamline business operations.
Architecture
Refers to the structure and behavior of IT systems, processes, and infrastructure within an organization.
CMDB
Configuration Management Database: a comprehensive repository of information about IT components.
Data Flow
Describes the path data takes from its original source to its destination point.
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