Case Study: Metrolab improves version control and collaboration with Perforce P4

Metrolab saves time and expense with Perforce P4, with 100% of expectations realized

Metrolab, a Swiss manufacturer of magnetic field measurement instruments, faced significant challenges with its legacy version control system, CVS. The system caused cumbersome branching issues, provided poor visibility into ongoing projects, and made it difficult for developers to collaborate effectively. To build a solid foundation for its software development process, the company sought a new solution and ultimately chose the Perforce P4 version control system.

By implementing Perforce P4, Metrolab gained access to features like Streams for intelligent branching and merging. The centralized system integrated with Eclipse and LabVIEW, and the team became productive within days. The solution from Perforce eliminated time previously wasted on workarounds, improved code quality, and provided clear visibility into project progress. Metrolab reported that Perforce met 100% of their expectations, saving considerable time and expense while strengthening data integrity and collaboration.

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