1. Business Need for SAFe

Learning is not compulsory; neither is survival.

—W. Edwards Deming

Why Do Businesses Need SAFe?

The Challenge of System Development

Applying New Bodies of Knowledge

Improving System Development Outcomes

The Business Benefits of SAFe

Summary

Why Do Businesses Need SAFe?

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, businesses must respond rapidly to advances in technology to maintain a competitive edge. Software and systems are everywhere, driving business innovation and new ways of working, while replacing aging business models.

However, many enterprises struggle to develop significant software and systems—the modern fabric of nearly every product, in every industry across the planet.

Companies that understand the urgency ...

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