IBM Rational Software helps organizations automate, integrate, and govern the core business process of software and systems delivery via the IBM Rational Software Delivery Platform. Offering an array of products, services, and best practices, this open, modular, and proven solution spans the entire software and systems delivery lifecycle. The Surgient Platform is now a validated Ready for Rational solution for IBM Rational Build Forge and the new IBM Rational Quality Manager, and the Best Practices Checkmark has been awarded for both integrations.