What is RRC?

Rational Requirements Composer helps teams define and use requirements effectively across the project lifecycle. [1]

Demo of (Rational Requirements Composer) RRC 2.0 and Collaborative Application Lifecycle Management.

This video explains how Rational Requirement Composer (RRC 2.0) can be used as Collaborative Application Lifecycle Managment (CALM) solution.

[1] Rational Requirements Composer Online at: http://www-01.ibm.com/software/awdtools/rrc/

What is JAZZ?

Jazz is an IBM Rational initiative to help make software delivery teams more effective by making it more collaborative, productive and transparent, through integration of information and talks across the phases of the software lifecycle. [1]

Jazz is an open platform designed to support any participant who wants to improve the software lifecycle and break down. [1]

The Jazz is composed of three elements:

1. An architecture for lifecycle integration
2. A portfolio of products designed to put the team first
3. A community of stakeholders

The main objective is to provide a frictionless work environment that helps team collaborate, innovate, and create great software.  Key points are fundamental improvements in team collaboration, automation, and reporting across the software lifecycle. [1]

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