Discussion: Does Sifers-Grayson Need an Application Lifecycle Management tool?
Nofsinger Consulting has decided to recommend that Sifers-Grayson invest in an Application Lifecycle Management tool. Based upon past experience with such recommendations, the Nofsinger team knows that it must be prepared for debate amongst the client's managers and executives as to the relative merits of such tools.
To help your team prepare for the expected debate, you have been asked to write a 3 to 5 paragraph response to the question "Why does Sifers-Grayson need an Application Lifecycle Management tool?"
You should focus on the benefits of security focused configuration management and implementation of access control / controlled disclosure of information about software requirements, designs, source code, executables, etc.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.