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Aldon Announces Integration with IBM's WebSphere Development Studio Client

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Aldon, the leading provider of enterprise software configuration and change management solutions, has announced its full integration with IBM's new version of WebSphere(R) Development Studio Client (WDSC) for the iSeries: WDSC Lite. This integration is the first of its kind in the application lifecycle management (ALM) vendor space and offers a comprehensive environment for RPG developers. The new plug-in developed by Aldon, known as the Aldon Lifecycle Manager, seamlessly integrates with IBM's WDSC Lite, providing a defined, repeatable, measurable, and traceable process for every stage of application development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Aldon is the first ALM vendor to offer full integration with IBM's WDSC Lite for the iSeries.
  • The integration provides a comprehensive environment for RPG developers, allowing them to take direct advantage of the WebSphere Studio environment.
  • The Aldon Lifecycle Manager plug-in uses WebSphere's "team repository" approach, enabling developers and project managers to operate on objects from various platforms within a single repository.
  • The integration reduces the learning curve for executing ALM, as developers need no additional training to understand the user interface, views presented, or functionality.
  • The Aldon Suite is comprised of Aldon Lifecycle Manager, Aldon Deployment Manager, and Aldon Community Manager, providing a defined, repeatable, measurable, and traceable process for every stage of application development.
  • More than 1,300 companies, including 70 of the Fortune 100, rely on Aldon solutions.

Statistics:

  • The Aldon Lifecycle Manager plug-in is free to all Aldon customers.
  • The integration is available immediately from the Aldon Customer Site.
  • Aldon is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with 14 offices worldwide serving more than 40 countries.
  • The company was established in 1979.
  • Aldon solutions are used by companies worldwide, providing greater visibility and management of their IT business processes, people, and assets.

Sources:

  • "Aldon Announces Integration with IBM's WebSphere(R) Development Studio Client (WDSC) for the iSeries: WDSC Lite." Aldon Press Release, 2004.
  • "Aldon Lifecycle Manager." Aldon, www.aldon.com.
  • "About Aldon." Aldon, www.aldon.com.

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