As the Product Manager for Rally®, I've had the privilege of working closely with our customers, listening to their needs, and understanding the unique challenges they face in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. The launch of Rally Anywhere, the on-premises version of our enterprise agility platform, marks a significant milestone in our journey—a journey that has been shaped by the voices of the very customers we serve.
Over the past few years, we've witnessed an increasing number of organizations making the shift to cloud-based solutions. The benefits of SaaS are undeniable: ease of deployment, scalability, and reduced maintenance overhead, to name a few. However, as we engaged with our global customer base, it became evident that there was a growing gap in the market—one that cloud solutions alone couldn't fill.
For some of our customers, the cloud simply isn't an option. Whether due to stringent data sovereignty laws, heightened security concerns, or specific organizational policies, these enterprises have found themselves at a crossroads. They need powerful, enterprise-grade tools to drive their agile transformations, but their existing agile tooling providers have moved exclusively to the cloud, leaving them without a viable solution.
That's where Rally Anywhere comes in.
Listening to our customers
The decision to develop an on-premises version of Rally wasn't made lightly. It was the result of countless conversations with our customers—especially those in sectors where security and compliance aren't just priorities, they're non-negotiables. Financial institutions, government agencies, and multinational corporations operating in regulated industries often face complex requirements around data residency and control. They need to ensure that their data remains within their physical borders and is protected under their own security protocols.
Yet, these same organizations are under immense pressure to innovate, deliver customer value faster, and stay competitive in a global market. They need the tools to enable their teams to collaborate effectively across geographies and time zones, all while maintaining the highest levels of security and compliance. Unfortunately, many of them have felt abandoned by their existing agile tooling providers who have shifted focus exclusively to SaaS solutions.
Why Rally Anywhere matters
Rally Anywhere is our answer to this need. It's a product born from our commitment to supporting all of our customers, not just those who can move to the cloud. With Rally Anywhere, organizations now have the option to keep their agile operations within their own data centers, ensuring that they remain compliant with local regulations and internal policies.
This isn't just about meeting regulatory requirements, though. It's about empowering organizations to retain control over their data and security while still benefiting from the full power of Rally's enterprise agility platform. Whether you're managing a complex, global value stream or a localized team, Rally Anywhere provides the flexibility, scalability, and performance that modern enterprises need to thrive.
A product for the future
As we look to the future, we recognize that the landscape will continue to evolve. New regulations will emerge, security threats will become more sophisticated, and the pressure to innovate will only increase. With Rally Anywhere, we're ensuring that our customers are equipped to face these challenges head-on, without having to compromise on their security or operational requirements.
I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished with Rally Anywhere, and even more so, I'm excited to see how our customers will leverage this new offering to drive their agile transformations forward. Whether in the cloud or on-premises, Rally is here to support your journey every step of the way.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with us. We can't wait to see what you'll achieve with Rally Anywhere.
