ALM

Why ALM Matters in Today’s Industry

ALM unifies requirements, development, testing, and compliance—delivering traceability, faster release, and regulatory adherence—making it essential for risk reduction, quality, and competitiveness in today’s software-driven industries.

About PTC Codebeamer(ALM)

Codebeamer ALM is designed to manage the growing complexity of software development in regulated industries. It connects people, processes, and data across the application lifecycle, ensuring that software evolves in lockstep with the physical product.

With Codebeamer, organizations can:

Capture, track, and version requirements in one central system

Link requirements directly with design, coding, testing, and validation activities

Use built-in templates to simplify regulatory compliance and audits

Synchronize hardware and software releases via Windchill PLM integration

Enable global collaboration with secure, real-time access to project data

The Hidden Cost of Working Without ALM

Companies that lack a dedicated ALM platform struggle with:

Fragmented requirements and version conflicts across multiple tools
Lack of alignment between hardware and software release cycles
Compliance challenges leading to costly delays and audit failures
Late discovery of defects due to limited traceability
Slow, inefficient software delivery that increases time-to-market

From Pain Points to Powerful Solutions

Challenges Without ALM	How PTC Codebeamer Solves Them
Fragmented Requirements – Managed in spreadsheets and emails, causing confusion and duplication.	Centralized Requirements – Single repository with version control ensures clarity and alignment.
Hardware/Software Misalignment – Separate processes cause mismatched releases and rework.	Seamless PLM-ALM Integration – Keeps hardware and software lifecycles synchronized
Compliance Risks – Regulations (ISO, ASPICE, FDA, IEC) are hard to track and enforce	Built-in Compliance Templates – Pre-configured workflows simplify audits and reduce risks.
Limited Traceability – Hard to connect requirements, coding, testing, and validation	End-to-End Traceability – Links requirements to code, tests, and defects, ensuring complete coverage.
Delayed Software Releases – Lack of process control and visibility.	Agile & Streamlined Delivery – Dashboards, workflows, and automation accelerate releases.