| Feature | Benefit |
|---|
| Sophisticated version control | Manage files, directories and other development assets across the lifecycle |
| Automated workspace management | Gain control over personal workspaces and enable seamless access to the exact files and directory versions that are needed |
| Parallel development support including automatic branching and advanced merging and differencing technology | Work on the same code or release, more easily resolve conflicts, reduce confusion, and get more done in a short amount of time |
| Transparent, real-time access to files and directories | Fast access to virtually any version of any element |
| Support for disconnected usage | Continue development efforts while disconnected from the network, easily synchronize changes when reconnected to the network |
| Activity-based change management | Define and manage related changes to assets as activities for improved insight and efficiency |
| Integration with IBM Rational Asset Manager | Maximize development asset reuse across projects |
| Build and release management | Optimize build times, improve reproducibility of builds |
| IBM z/OS® development support including ISPF client and z/OS build agent | Provide unified enterprise application development allowing z/OS developers to work either on or off host |
| IBM System i™ development support including System i5™ supported operating systems | Manage and control System i5, iSeries™ and AS400® software assets |
| Process automation | Create repeatable, enforceable, predictable processes |
| Defect and change tracking | Effectively manage issues to resolution |
| Reporting and metrics | Improve visibility into projects and processes |
| Workflows | Jump-start implementations with out-of-the-box usage |
| Easy customization of workflows | Quickly meet unique organizational needs |
| Enterprise test management | Manage all development and test assets from a single integrated solution, support global test teams |
| Build and deployment tracking | Extend traceability across the full software lifecycle |
| User authentication, user authorization | Ensure changes are made only by authorized individuals |
| Electronic signatures | Verify identities of individuals performing specific actions, help meet compliance requirements |
| Audit support | Trace the origin and detail of all activities |
| Local, remote (WAN) and Web client access | Access from the environments and locations from which you need |
| Scalability from small workgroups to geographically distributed enterprises | Support evolving organizational needs |
| Integration with leading IDEs including Rational Application Developer, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and the open source Eclipse framework | Allow developers to work in their preferred environment |
| IBM Rational ClearQuest® integration with IBM Rational ClearCase and IBM SCLM Advanced Edition for z/OS® | Manage changes across distributed and mainframe environments from a single point of control |
| Integration with design, development, build, test and deployment tools | Manage change across the lifecycle, enable closed-loop software delivery |
| Integration with IBM Rational Portfolio Manager | Align project information with portfolio investments and business goals |
