Develop Microsoft .NET and Java solutions with IBM Rational

	Overview   |   Architecture management   |   Process and portfolio management   |   Change and release management   |   Quality management

When it comes to development environments, you don't have to choose between Java™ and Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET. IBM offers industry-leading software for configuration management and requirements management solutions to improve collaboration and productivity among software development teams whether you are developing for .NET or mixed environments. The IBM Rational cross-platform solution provides a common view into a diverse mix of projects with a single set of tools that support your NET, Java, C++, COBOL, SOA, and other assets and architectures.

IBM Rational software allows IT organizations the ability to choose development environments that meet their business needs (Java J2EE™ and/or .NET) with a single set of software development tools to optimize their software development. Choose IBM Rational solutions for Microsoft Visual Studio .NET for successful project delivery and get:

• Improved manageability with single set of tools and common processes for Java and .NET
• Industry-leading change management solution which captures requirements to code traceability throughout delivery lifecycle with a proven model driven UML™ 2.0 approach.
• Better insight and predictability into multi-platform teams
• Reduced risk and improved cross-project communication barriers with an extensible communication platform

Find the solution that is right for you and your business:

	Change and release management Improve software configuration management and lifecycle traceability
	Architecture management UML Architecture and design tools
	Quality management Tools to build quality, reliable applications
	Process and portfolio management Manage and measure the development progress