Short Take: Rational updates management tool

Rational Software's new version of its ClearQuest change request management tool allows developers to record bug fixes and enhancement ideas for future versions of their software. Rational ClearQuest 1.1 features improved Oracle database support, the ability to create, save, and access status reports through the Web, and the option to submit change requests through email. The product is expected to ship in the 1999 first quarter. The simple user version costs $1,295, while the Web-interface version costs $3,295.

Jan. 2, 2002 4:43 p.m. PT

new version of its ClearQuest change request management tool allows developers to record bug fixes and enhancement ideas for future versions of their software. Rational ClearQuest 1.1 features improved Oracle database support, the ability to create, save, and access status reports through the Web, and the option to submit change requests through email. The product is expected to ship in the 1999 first quarter. The simple user version costs $1,295, while the Web-interface version costs $3,295.