EA vs. Other CASE Tools

[Sisyphus]

I am currently looking into establishing a firm wide system definition delivery capability and am currently looking at several software tools for the requirments through modeling and testing phases.  Looking at the usual suspects, Rational, Borland, etc. as well as EA.
Can current users shed some light on the pros/cons of EA vs. Rational (ReqPro, Rose, ClearQuest).  I have some Rational experience several years ago and was moderately satisfied, though, at the time, the integration of ReqPro and Rose was completely vaporware.  This was a huge shortcoming as the concept of traceability was not truely supported.  Nor was their tight integration, at the time, with ClearQuest.  Additional there was not much in the way of functionality for QA reporting/metrics.

Any input and thoughts would be appreciated.

Regards,
Chris

[CJ]

G'day Chris,

To start you off, take a look at the following threads:

http://www.sparxsystems.com.au/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=general&action=display&num=1038912188&start=3

http://www.sparxsystems.com.au/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=general&action=display&num=1037171566&start=3

[Sisyphus]

Thanks Jason - So does EA consider Rational Rose as their key competitior or does EA also compete with Rational ReqPro?  How, if at all, does it incorporate the capabilities of Rational ClearCase and Rational ClearQuest?  I understand EA is not trying to be an all-in-one CASE tool, but when looking for an end-to-end solution, this is what they are up against.
Has anyone any experience in exporting EA data into another product's Defect Tracking tool or SW Mgmt. Tool?

Much appreciated,
Chris

*so is everyone on this board an Aussie?  I lived in Sydney for 9-10 months back in the early 90s, but haven't made it back since.  How I do miss the Tooye's Old, Red Back, and VB!

[Steve_Straley]

Hi,

I waited to see what was said on this and will let the web site fill you in on the blanks.   Check out http://www.world-eit.net/ea/index.shtm.   Under the Take A Tour for EA-ReqPro should give you a sense of the direction.   I'll also be uploading a ton of new stuff (Six Sigma Training stuff) once our DSL lines get cleared up today.

Steve