The document discusses software project failures and the benefits of using an integrated platform like Visual Studio Team System (VSTS) for software development. It notes that on average in 2000-2004, software projects were 45% over budget, 63% over schedule, and only delivered 67% of planned functionality. VSTS provides features like version control, work item tracking, build automation, and reporting that help improve collaboration, accountability, visibility and quality of software projects. It discusses how one company saw a 225% ROI and 6 month payback by deploying VSTS across their development teams.