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title: Scaled Agile Framework \(SAFe\)
description: 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.
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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.