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for a product owner of a SAAS service that is customized for 4 markets ( military, government, commercial and retail ) that can be delivered through 3 business models ( software only, software product with support, integrated SAAS operations service in B2B model with support ), what are the all product life cycle stages, their exit criteria and the related documents that are needed for each stage of the life cycle. The solution delivery process for the client has these phases: The Solution Delivery Process = Discover > Assess > Plan > Design > Deliver > Implement > Operate > Support > Maintain . Provide a product documentation table that summarizes by product life cycle stage the document needed. In a seprarate column identify the solution delivery phase the client first needs that document.

Product Doc Model > Meta

Here's a comprehensive outline of product life cycle stages, exit criteria, and related documents for a SAAS service customized for 4 markets and delivered through 3 business models.

Product Life Cycle Stages:

1. Idea Generation

2. Exit Criteria: Defined product vision, market analysis, and business case.

3. Documents:

4. Product Vision Statement

5. Market Analysis Report

6. Business Case Document

7. Solution Delivery Phase: Discover

8. Product Definition

9. Exit Criteria: Defined product roadmap, features, and requirements.

10. Documents:

11. Product Roadmap

12. Product Requirements Document (PRD)

13. User Stories and Acceptance Criteria

14. Solution Delivery Phase: Discover

15. Development

16. Exit Criteria: Developed and tested product features.

17. Documents:

18. Technical Design Document

19. Test Plan and Test Cases

20. Release Notes

21. Solution Delivery Phase: Design > Deliver

22. Pilot/Proof-of-Concept

23. Exit Criteria: Successful pilot or proof-of-concept deployment.

24. Documents:

25. Pilot/Proof-of-Concept Plan

26. Pilot/Proof-of-Concept Report

27. Solution Delivery Phase: Deliver > Implement

28. Launch

29. Exit Criteria: Product launched and available to customers.

30. Documents:

31. Launch Plan

32. Marketing Materials (e.g., brochures, website content)

33. Solution Delivery Phase: Implement

34. Growth

35. Exit Criteria: Established customer base and revenue growth.

36. Documents:

37. Customer Success Plan

38. Support and Maintenance Plan

39. Solution Delivery Phase: Operate > Support > Maintain

40. Maturity

41. Exit Criteria: Established market presence and stable customer base.

42. Documents:

43. Product Strategy Update

44. Competitive Analysis Report

45. Solution Delivery Phase: Operate > Support > Maintain

46. Decline/Sunset

47. Exit Criteria: Product no longer viable or supported.

48. Documents:

49. End-of-Life (EOL) Plan

50. Customer Notification and Transition Plan

51. Solution Delivery Phase: Support > Maintain

Product Documentation Table:

This table summarizes the documents needed for each product life cycle stage and identifies the solution delivery phase where the client first needs each document.

Product Doc Model > Claude

This comprehensive guide outlines the complete product lifecycle documentation requirements for your SaaS product that serves military, government, commercial, and retail markets through multiple business models.

The artifact includes:

1. A detailed table mapping each product lifecycle stage to:

   • Clear exit criteria that must be met before advancing

   • Required documentation for that stage

   • The corresponding solution delivery phase when each document is first needed by the client

2. Market-specific documentation considerations for each of your four target markets (military, government, commercial, and retail)

3. Business model-specific documentation requirements for your three delivery approaches (software only, software with support, and integrated B2B operations)

The documentation framework aligns with your solution delivery process (Discover > Assess > Plan > Design > Deliver > Implement > Operate > Support > Maintain) while providing a comprehensive view of what documentation is needed throughout the entire product lifecycle.

As a product owner, this will help you ensure that proper documentation is created at the right time to support both internal development needs and client requirements across all markets and business models.

SaaS Product Life Cycle Documentation Guide

Product Life Cycle Stages & Documentation Requirements

This guide outlines the complete product life cycle for a SaaS solution customized for military, government, commercial, and retail markets, delivered through multiple business models (software only, software with support, integrated B2B operations service with support).

Market-Specific Documentation Considerations

Military Market

• Security Classifications Documentation

• Authority to Operate (ATO) Documentation

• CMMC/RMF Compliance Evidence

• Supply Chain Risk Management Plan

• Secure Development Documentation

Government Market

• FedRAMP Compliance Documentation

• Procurement Documentation

• Accessibility Compliance (Section 508)

• Data Sovereignty Documentation

• FIPS 140-2/3 Compliance

Commercial Market

• Enterprise Integration Guides

• API Documentation

• Custom Implementation Playbooks

• Volume Licensing Information

• SOC 2 Compliance Documentation

Retail Market

• Consumer Privacy Documentation

• Payment Processing Security Documentation

• User Experience Guidelines

• Consumer Marketing Materials

• App Store/Marketplace Documentation

Business Model-Specific Documentation Considerations

Software Only

• Software Installation Guide

• License Management Documentation

• Software Configuration Guide

• Self-Service Support Documentation

Software with Support

• Support Service Level Agreements

• Support Process Documentation

• Escalation Procedures

• Training Materials

• Advisory Services Framework

Integrated B2B Operations

• Operations Runbook

• Service Integration Documentation

• Business Continuity Plan

• Disaster Recovery Plan

• Operational Metrics Dashboard

• Service Transition Documentation

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