ASL® - Application Management

The ASL 2 (Application Services Library, version 2) application management framework is a best-practice framework for managing and maintaining business applications throughout their lifecycle. It focuses on ensuring that applications continue to support business processes effectively, reliably, and cost-efficiently after they have been built. What ASL 2 does, in practical terms ASL 2 provides structure, roles, and processes for organizations that are responsible for application management, especially in environments where applications must evolve with changing business needs. At a high level, ASL 2 helps organizations: Control and professionalize application management Align applications with business strategy Manage change, maintenance, and continuity Improve quality, stability, and predictability Clarify responsibilities between business, IT, and vendors Core focus areas