Versions 7.1 have been released two days ago. Both products seem to have new major features:

ClearCase:

• ClearCase MultiSite Global Monitor – monitoring vital server processes
• New features of CCRC (ClearCase Remote Client)
• A new Java API suitable for infrastructure support or third-party development

ClearQuest:

• New command line interface (CLI)
• New features of ClearQuest designer
• Out-of-the-box ALM schema

I will try out these versions soon and write my thoughts here.

I also hope that the new Java API does not throw the old CAL for .NET away (IBMers – if you know anything about it, please let me know)

More information is available: ClearCase ClearQuest

28 Nov Update: Michael Manning, ClearCase Product Manager, told me the following: “You can still use all the interfaces we’ve used till now but in the future we’ll only be updating and supporting the CM API.“