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# Introducing ValueEdge

ValueEdge is Micro Focus’ end-to-end cloud-based value stream management platform. ALM Octane is a keystone of the ValueEdge solution.

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## ValueEdge Overview

Micro Focus ValueEdge delivers end-to-end value stream management by providing a modular, cloud-based platform that powers the entire software product lifecycle, from strategy to delivery.

This AI-powered platform works with existing commercial and open-source software development tools. With ValueEdge, you can improve production efficiency, mitigate risks and maximize ROI across your organization.

The flexible design lets you choose a single ValueEdge module or the entire platform that can be customized to meet your organization’s unique needs.

For details, see Micro Focus ValueEdge Platform.

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## ValueEdge in ALM Octane

ALM Octane Enterprise on SaaS customers receive new capabilities that are part of the ValueEdge platform and driven by AI, machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NLP).

ALM Octane Enterprise on SaaS customers have automatic access to all or parts of the following ValueEdge modules:

ValueEdge Module | Details
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ValueEdge Insights | Visualize flow and value via customizable, persona-based dashboards through each phase of a product value stream, from strategy to delivery.
ValueEdge Agile | Employ Agile and DevOps best practices to track application release backlog and pipeline progress through your entire software development lifecycle. Includes ALM Octane's Agile planning and delivery capabilities.
ValueEdge Quality | Manage critical continuous quality parameters across your key development phases while enabling end-to-end traceability and automated workflow processes. Includes the quality modules, such as Pipelines, Tests, and Defects.
ValueEdge Release | Includes ALM Octane's release management and release process modules.

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## ValueEdge FAQ

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about Micro Focus ValueEdge:

Q: What is Value Stream Management (VSM)?

A: To learn about VSM, visit Micro Focus ValueEdge Platform.

Q: How do you access the ValueEdge platform?

A: Click on the Home page button in the top left corner of your application. Then you can navigate the menu for the entire ValueEdge platform.

Q: From the ValueEdge platform homepage, how can you access the modules you're working with?

A: Navigate through the ValueEdge modules – Insights and Analysis, Portfolio and Strategy, Agile Delivery, Quality Management, Release Process, or My Work to get to your work area.

Q: Is there an additional cost for the new modules within the ValueEdge platform?

A: No, the new modules within the ValueEdge platform are available at no additional cost during the term of your current contract.

Q: Will you lose any functionality?

A: No, ValueEdge Agile, ValueEdge Quality, and ValueEdge Insights provide you with all the capabilities that you previously had in ALM Octane Enterprise on SaaS. In addition, you now benefit from new AI-driven and value stream management capabilities as they become available.

Q: What happens to your data and configuration?

A: All data and configurations you’ve made to ALM Octane Enterprise on SaaS will remain the same. No action is needed on your side.

Q: What is Micro Focus Model-Based Testing?

A: The Micro Focus Model-Based Testing service is a new governance and management platform for functional testing. It includes Micro Focus’ new AI Codeless Testing, an AI/Object Recognition and NLP (Natural Language Processing) testing tool. Learn more about Micro Focus Model-Based Testing at the Model-Based Testing Help Center.

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See also:

- Introducing ALM Octane
- What's New in ValueEdge

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