The suite also features a single interface for multiple purposes, such as requirements and coding. "With one integrated tool, you can trace the requirement right to the source code," said Michael Harris, COO at MKS.
SERENA REQUIREMENTS MANAGER SOFTWARE
The key feature of the package is MKS Requirements 2005, for requirements management that enables software developers to more closely work with business analysts to trace requirements. 24 plans to release Integrity Suite 2005, for enterprise software change management. RTM is part of the Serena Application Framework for Enterprises (SAFE) initiative. Release 5.5 is the first version of the product released under the Serena nameplate that offers feature improvements. Serena acquired RTM from Integrated Chipware last year for roughly US$3 million. "Basically, what it means is you'll have traceability and visibility all the way from the requirements to the code," said Evans. Serena in a release of RTM planned for the second quarter of 2005 will integrate the product with the company's TeamTrack product for enterprise process management and ChangeMan Dimensions for closed-loop change management. Prices are based on perpetual licensing for Version 5.5. RTM 5.5 is priced at US$2,000 per named user and US$6,000 per for an unlimited number of users, with a limitation of one user at a time. Version 5.5 features improved synchronization between requirements management and change management, providing more detailed information on changes and making it easier to understand the impacts of changes, Serena said. Additionally, RTM users can authenticate users through their listing in LDAP directories. "That means things are encrypted when they go back and forth" across the wire, Evans said. Linking of objects, such as test plans and design documents, is possible as well in the Web client.Įlsewhere in Version 5.5, SSL support is being added. Also new in RTM 5.5 is a customizable home page, for viewing role-based requirements information. Web client users now can create and manage queries or any other information in the database, such as product requirements, Evans said.
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