The plugin for ClearQuest uses the built-in data synchronization capability of SpiraTeam to allow incidents logged in SpiraTeam to be added as new defects in ClearQuest and vice-versa. In addition, any changes made to a previously-synchronized defect in ClearQuest will be updated accordingly in SpiraTeam.
Rational ClearQuest is an enterprise level workflow automation tool from the Rational Software division of IBM. Commonly, ClearQuest is configured as a bug tracking system, but it can be configured to act as a CRM tool or to track a complex manufacturing process. It can also implement these functions together. IBM provides a number of predefined "schemas" for common tasks such as software Defect Tracking which can themselves be further customized if required.
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