Some see TFS as simply a team collaboration server. However, in my mind, the label may not do justice to the technology�s real value, which is at the heart of our approach to ensuring that software initiatives drive business value. Team Foundation Server is a critical piece of the puzzle in enabling software development to become a true competency inside of organizations.

TFS not only automates the workflow instantiating the software development process in a more streamlined way, it also uniquely collects real-time data intelligence based on project history, differing from the approaches that rely on industry benchmark data. TFS serves as a data warehouse that critically links the various roles in the software development lifecycle � from the individual developer, to the architect, testers, system administrators, and all the way to the CIO and Project Management Office. The systems definition model is a tangible result of a common language between development and operations. Also early integration of TFS with Enterprise Project Server for project portfolio management feeds into capacity planning, resource management, and impact and risk analysis � so that the right software projects may be selected for the best return on investment (ROI).