Aldon White Papers

A Framework for IT Compliance: the Sarbanes Oxley Act and IT

Many organizations invest considerable time and resources in implementing IT compliance frameworks in order to meet regulatory requirements such as section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The ISACA COBIT 4.1 framework is one of the leading tools used to manage and improve IT controls. Many managers find it difficult to ascertain and understand exactly what needs to be done in order to achieve compliance. This white paper provides a framework for helping organizations achieve IT compliance.

Achieve ITIL Standards and Superior Application Lifecycle Management with a CMDB

CMDBs are fast becoming a prerequisite for a view on how IT can adapt to changing business needs while ensuring those changes will not affect availability and security. Implementing a CMDB is an important strategic step for IT and the business. This white paper examines how organizations can find themselves in a strong position to take advantage of today’s rapidly changing global economy and emerging market opportunities through utilization of a CMDB.

Applying ITIL v.3 Best Practices to Improve IT Processes

IT is under pressure to respond more adeptly to business strategy. To keep pace with rising expectations, a different kind of IT department is required—one that is proactive instead of reactive, one that can anticipate and solve problems before they occur. To significantly improve the delivery of IT services across the enterprise, organizations are increasingly turning to best practices. This white paper examines how organizations can apply ITIL v.3 best practices to improve their overall IT processes.

Making Compliance Work for you with Application Lifecycle Management

Aldon Application Lifecycle Management’s application development processes improve quality and delivery, reduce costs and ensure compliance. By installing a regimen of internal controls over IT, today’s savvy businesses are using compliance as an opportunity to significantly improve productivity and quality and go after the holy grail of true business-IT integration. This white paper examines how corporations can align business initiatives and increase ROI through IT compliance.

Leverage Geographically Distributed Development with Application Lifecycle Management

Geographically Distributed Development (GDD) has become an IT strategy model adopted by companies worldwide, due to reduced labor rates, increased access to skilled resources and faster time-to-market. Yet GDD presents obstacles that need to be overcome to realize those benefits. An ALM solution allows an organization to facilitate the communication and coordination necessary to realize the benefits of GDD while helping organizations manage the challenges that might arise.

Modernizing IBM i Applications for Multi-Platform Environments

In today's fast-paced world of business, a company must re-orient its IT effort to incorporate multiple platforms for diverse software applications. Building a multi-platform development process around the IBM i represents a unique opportunity for IT to combine the platform’s traditional strengths of reliability, security, and ease-of-use with new technological advances such as WebSphere, Java and SOA. This white paper examines how organizations can benefit from a comprehensive ALM system that addresses the added intricacies of multi-platform development.

Strategies for Effective Change Management: Graduating from Version Control

Today’s software development process must evolve to meet business demands. Simple tools that were originally designed to fulfill relatively isolated software development tasks and projects are no longer adequate. For all but the simplest of projects, the capacity of version control tools to meet current business and rigorous development requirements has been exceeded. This white paper examines how enterprise SCM solutions offer the means for aligning IT process with overall business needs.