Application management deals with the development of applications as well as the support and operation of these applications over their entire lifecycle. Since application management is an ongoing activity, it is often referred to as application lifecycle management.
The activities of an application manager therefore include application development and application operation (Managed ServicesWhat are managed services? Managed services can be defined as IT services... More). Ideally, these activities should follow the guidelines of the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), which specifies the processes and responsibilities for the various phases of application management.