Application Release Management
for the Mainframe

Serena Application Release Manager (ARM) is a revolutionary solution for mainframe software development. ARM combines ChangeMan ZMF, the most advanced SCCM application for the mainframe, with innovative workflow capabilities?providing a powerful, efficient way of managing application releases.

ARM manages the entire release lifecycle, from a change request through production deployment.

Simplify Compliance

ARM makes it easy to comply with IT audit, quality and regulatory mandates through:

• Drag-and-drop process creation.
• Out-of-the-box release processes that you can easily modify to suit your own needs.
• Detailed capture of audit information, including support for digital signatures.

Reduce Operational Costs

ARM reduces operational costs by:

• Automating all release activities, replacing previously manual practices with a structured, consistent workflow.
• Exposing the release process via an intuitive, browser-based interface. Stakeholders can keep tabs on release processes and even initiate release activities through a web browser or smart phone.

Minimize Deployment Risk

Releasing new packages and applications is risky. ARM helps you minimize that risk by providing:

• Visibility into real-time information regarding development processes through a secure web interface, ensuring everyone on the team has the information they need to catch risks early.
• Automatic notification rules that ensure that everyone is aware of planned changes and no one is caught off guard as changes are moved into production.