If, like most industries, you’re in the process of the digitization evolution,you’ll encounter new product development challenges. The increasing focus on electronic and software components is driving a shift in product engineering. Thus, it’s necessitating more collaborative and iterative approaches for delivering quality, software-intensive products. So, to adapt, more companies are modernizing their toolchains. And, Application Lifecycle Management, or integrated ALM tools play a crucial role in addressing the challenges of digital transformation. ALM tools facilitate the integration of hardware engineering with software delivery and emphasizes product quality throughout its lifecycle. PTC’s Codebeamer, is a leading ALM tool. It supports advanced product engineering in scaled environments, helping organizations to effectively respond to present and future challenges. But what are PTC Codebeamer values? And,why are pivotal to helping companies overcome some of these major challenges? Let’s explain.
Codebeamer ALM Supports Innovation
When building software, many companies choose an Agile method to follow. Or, they allow their development teams to determine how they will organize around different Agile methods. Thus, selecting the right Agile tool means looking for one with a proven track record across various Agile methodologies.
Codebeamer is designed with flexibility in mind.
Its flexibility evolves based on market and customer input, making it suitable for any development environment. Plus, Codebeamer’s agility offers a multitude of Agile features to support diverse methodologies. For example Codebeamer ALM supports the following methodologies:
- Waterfall.
- Scrum.
- Lean.
- Agile-Waterfall hybrids.
- Other Agile frameworks like SAFe®, LeSS, and Discipled Agile from PMI.
PTC’s commitment to innovation, driven by Agile principles and user feedback, ensures customer satisfaction. Furthermore, with biannual releases, PTC will introduce new features, making upgrades effortless and keeping you at the forefront of product development. This constant investment in Codebeamer is what supports the innovation of the products that engineering teams are building. This is foundational in the Codebeamer value.
PTC’s Integrated Approach Is Built In To The Codebeamer Value
Application Lifecycle Management tooling is a cornerstone of the modern, holistic approach to system engineering. A central ALM can help integrate your tool ecosystem, and is fundamental to establishing maturity in the development of digital products. That’s why Codebeamer paves the way to success for engineering teams through native integrations with industry standard tools (IBM® Rational® DOORS®, JIRA, Simulink, Jenkins, VectorCAST, etc), APIs (REST, Swagger), and Integration-as-a-Service support (Tasktop). Ultimately, this helps companies build an ecosystem of best in class software to support the creation of their software products.
Moreover, Codebeamer also enables collaboration between suppliers, partners, business and engineering teams – something many ALM tools don’t consider. Plus, the analytics capabilities within Codebeamer ensure transparency and decision-support.
Codebeamer’s Flexibility and Scalability
When choosing ALM tooling, adaptability is key. Codebeamer stands out with its rich, flexible features, allowing for a single-platform solution that can be tailored to different user groups. Its classic and simplified interfaces cater to power users and those preferring ease of use, respectively. Furthermore, PTC Codebeamer customization extends to permissions, features, workflows, and work items, ensuring a perfect fit for various needs. Additionally, Codebeamer’s intuitive interface, mobile accessibility, and adaptable licensing bring immediate value. Ultimately, balancing cost-effectiveness with functionality.
Addressing scalability, Codebeamer is a market leader, favored by enterprise users for its robustness and regularly reviewed performance. It supports multiple Agile scaling frameworks and can handle large volumes of work items and concurrent users. Plus, capable of managing extensive requirements and unlimited projects, Codebeamer is equipped to grow with your organization. Additional Codebeamer value is found by overcoming common tool limitations typically hindering work and adding unnecessary development time.
Regulatory Compliance Built into Codebeamer
Next, Codebeamer provides gapless and effortless traceability across all stages of the product development lifecycle. Plus, it better enables regulated sectors like medical technology, automotive, aerospace, and pharmaceuticals. For example, Codebeamer’s integrated ALM platform:
- Ensures essential traceability and visibility.
- Aids in regulatory compliance, including FDA 21 CFR Part 11 validation, ISO 26262-2018 & ASPICE, and GAMP 5.
- Offers preconfigured templates for smooth medical software engineering, medical audit, and CAPA processes.
- Features support integrated risk management, approval workflows with electronic signatures, and DO-178C tool validation.
- Automated audit trails and efficient Audit Trail Reports significantly reduce compliance costs, making audits stress-free.
Codebeamer Hosting and License Model Considerations
Besides leveraging Codebeamer’s superior features for faster product launches, deciding its hosting location is crucial. Some of our clients prefer SPK’s secure AWS or Azure hosting, while others opt for internal network hosting. Due to diverse requirements and various Codebeamer licensing options, we recommend collaborating with SPK’s team for potential discounts. Plus we can ensure the best Codebeamer value for your company.
Your Next Steps with Codebeamer
Codebeamer streamlines Agile work, collaboration, and product innovation with its comprehensive Lifecycle Management platform. Plus you can tailor it to your needs, effortlessly addressing regulatory compliance and driving market excellence.
Navigate modern product development complexities with Codebeamer and our tailored guidance from SPK. Contact us today to try Codebeamer for yourself.
