In the procurement area, Intraware can purchase and deliver applications for clients, monitor use, and then send reports back to the customer on how the product is being used. Development Rational's Suite 2001 Advances, Extends Quality Thrust Rational Software Inc. has shipped Rational Suite 2001, consisting of multiple products versioned at the same time, and several new products. The company maintains its position as helping developers build software faster and at higher quality by offering tools, services, and best practices. The drive to e-business is helping Rational. Mass. Rational Suite has been a significant factor in the company's growth.
Most software companies struggle to get one software product out the door on time.
Rational Suite 2001 includes 16 products, four of them new and the rest enhanced. The basic strategy is to deliver some functionality for everyone on the software team. For change management, Rational has released ClearCase LT for small teams, an entry-level software configuration management solution. QualityArchitect, Schurr said, generates tests for components designed with Rational Rose and is intended for use by developers, not testers. Both new products are now included in Rational Suite.