Additionally, with the advanced development tools currently available there are many more lines of source code in today's development environments. Smart branching and easy merging are critical success factors for today's SCM tools

Most SCM tools available today are file-based branch and label tools, loosely based on RCS from 1982. These tools are generally not able to provide the necessary foundation for today's complex software environments.

The AccuRev interface, with integrated issue-based workflow, advanced visualization, process automation, and artifact traceability, improves collaboration, visibility and management of multiple releases developed in parallel, allowing geographically distributed and outsourced teams to remain agile and competitive.

AccuRev's best-of-breed approach to application lifecycle management (ALM) enables unlimited, adaptable, and compliant process models. This methodology is ideally suited for parallel and distributed software development teams implementing an optimally integrated and efficient ALM solution.