| 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 |
| Local, remote (WAN) and Web client access | Access from the environments and locations from which developers work |
| 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 |
| User authentication | Control access to software assets |
| Audit trails | Trace the origin and detail of changes made to software assets, help meet compliance requirements |
| Scalability from small workgroups to geographically distributed enterprises | Support evolving organizational needs |
| Integration with design, development, build, test and deployment tools | Manage and control software assets across the lifecycle |
