Scaled Agile Framework \(SAFe\)

concept australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read SAFeoverview.md

Apply lean and agile principles to your large enterprise enabling you to develop and deliver software products with fewer defects in the shortest viable lead time.

SAFe overview

Provides a broader, high-level perspective as well as the ability to manage development processes throughout all levels of your organization.
Facilitates collaboration and streamlines the planning and monitoring of activities across business units, departments, and teams.

Note: SAFe and Scaled Agile Framework are registered trademarks of Scaled Agile, Inc, and ServiceNow is a Scaled Agile, Inc. Platform Partner.

Configurations of SAFe

ServiceNow provides applications that support two different configurations of SAFe: Essential SAFe and Portfolio SAFe. The sections below explain the features of each configuration, and will help you choose the right configuration for your organization.

Essential SAFe

Apply lean and agile principles to your Agile Release Trains and teams, and develop and deliver work with fewer defects in the shortest viable lead time.
Portfolio SAFe

Align your organizational goals and strategies with your portfolios, and apply lean and agile principles to seamlessly manage and deliver your portfolio work.

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# Scaled Agile Framework \(SAFe\)

Apply lean and agile principles to your large enterprise enabling you to develop and deliver software products with fewer defects in the shortest viable lead time.

## SAFe overview

-   Provides a broader, high-level perspective as well as the ability to manage development processes throughout all levels of your organization.
-   Facilitates collaboration and streamlines the planning and monitoring of activities across business units, departments, and teams.

**Note:** SAFe and Scaled Agile Framework are registered trademarks of [Scaled Agile, Inc](https://scaledagileframework.com), and ServiceNow is a Scaled Agile, Inc. Platform Partner.

## Configurations of SAFe

ServiceNow provides applications that support two different configurations of SAFe: Essential SAFe and Portfolio SAFe. The sections below explain the features of each configuration, and will help you choose the right configuration for your organization.

-   **[Essential SAFe](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/it-business-management/scaled-agile-framework-safe/essential-overview.md)**

    Apply lean and agile principles to your Agile Release Trains and teams, and develop and deliver work with fewer defects in the shortest viable lead time.

-   **[Portfolio SAFe](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/it-business-management/scaled-agile-framework-safe/portfolio-overview.md)**

    Align your organizational goals and strategies with your portfolios, and apply lean and agile principles to seamlessly manage and deliver your portfolio work.