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Top Answer:IBM Rational ClearCase is a stable solution. I have not had any difficulty with reliability.
Top Answer:I have found it very difficult to understand many functionalities in IBM Rational ClearCase. We have had many problems and it is not user-friendly.
Top Answer:We are using IBM Rational ClearCase in Peru at two large banks for a code repository. However, it is not meant to be used as a repository.
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Overview

Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System, is a tool that versions and manages source code and digital assets for enterprises. Perforce is easy to install, learn and administer; seamlessly handles distributed development; and supports developers across a large number of platforms. Perforce ensures development integrity by grouping multi-file updates into atomic changes, enables concurrent development, and intelligently manages multiple software releases using its Inter-File Branching system.

IBM Rational ClearCase is an enterprise-grade configuration management system that provides controlled access to software assets, including requirements, design documents, models, test plans and test results. It be can be integrated with other IBM solutions, including IBM Rational Team Concert, IBM Rational ClearQuest, IBM Rational Asset Manager and IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software.

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Computer Software Company24%
Financial Services Firm13%
Manufacturing Company9%
Real Estate/Law Firm9%
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Manufacturing Company23%
Computer Software Company13%
Financial Services Firm13%
Government7%
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Small Business23%
Midsize Enterprise18%
Large Enterprise59%
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Small Business13%
Midsize Enterprise10%
Large Enterprise76%

Helix Core is ranked 12th in Software Configuration Management while IBM Rational ClearCase is ranked 4th in Software Configuration Management with 5 reviews. Helix Core is rated 8.4, while IBM Rational ClearCase is rated 6.4. The top reviewer of Helix Core writes "We moved all our collaborative storage into the solution’s servers. ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Rational ClearCase writes "Difficult to use, not efficient, but stable". Helix Core is most compared with Git, Surround SCM and GitHub, whereas IBM Rational ClearCase is most compared with Git, Bitbucket, GitHub, IBM Rational ClearQuest and Apache Subversion.

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