Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) coordinates people, process and tools in an iterative cycle of inter-related activities, including definition, design, development, testing, deployment and management. To enhance traceability, visibility and coordination, ALM connects team members and stakeholders in an automated, integrated process. Improve quality with ALM by lowering the number of defects due to miscommunication, catching inconsistencies between requirements, promoting efficient testing and ensuring that the final application meets the needs and expectations of your users. ALM will help you meet many other critical business goals: Reduce the cost of developing, designing and delivering innovative offerings, while embracing change at lower risk. Additionally, ALM enforces process, binds development to requirements, enhances reporting, and establishes company-wide metrics. Many organizations leverage ALM for demonstrating governance, compliance and accountability.