New technologies, architectures, business trends, and end-user expectations are changing the very nature of applications.  New tools and architectures have emerged that make it faster and simpler to develop and deliver composite applications, rich Internet applications, and interactive Web 2.0 services.

Technologies such as AJAX and Adobe® Flex are enabling companies to refresh their Web applications and update their back-end systems. And new processes such as agile development are being implemented with the hopes of making it easier to create adaptable applications quickly. 

The Head of applications must take a business-centric approach to application lifecycle management

• Manage resources, risks and costs
• Ensure alignment between business and IT goals
• Develop agile, re-useable and robust applications
• Embed governance through the development lifecycle

Learn how HP tools can help with Application  Lifecycle Management...

Isolate and correct problems quickly and effectively in complex composite applications and services. 

HP Business Availability Center Software for Composite Application Management

Enterprise Application Environments

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