Connect Atlassian Jira to Your Engineering Lifecycle Tools

OSLC Connect for Jira links Jira work items to artifacts in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management, Siemens Polarion, and CATIA No Magic Teamwork Cloud, without moving or duplicating your data.

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OVERVIEW & KEY CAPABILITIES

What is OSLC Connect for Jira?

OSLC Connect for Jira is an OSLC connector that allows software development teams to connect Atlassian Jira Software to other application lifecycle management tools such as requirements management, test management, etc. The app is built based on the concept of linked data to facilitate the creation of trace links between related engineering artifacts (e.g. requirements, change requests, test cases, etc.) that are created and stored in different tools. OSLC Connect for Jira is a Jira plugin that removes silos and streamlines the exchange of data, and collaboration across disconnected teams, and unifies software development teams for faster development processes.

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SEAMLESS INTEGRATION

One connector, multiple integrations

OSLC Connect for Jira provides connectivity between Jira, IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM), Siemens Polarion ALM, and CATIA Teamwork Cloud. As a plugin specifically designed for Jira, it integrates seamlessly into the Jira environment, adopting its native UI and eliminating the need for complex workflow setups. Once installed and configured, teams can immediately begin using it, making the connection between these essential systems smooth and intuitive without the overhead typically associated with traditional integration platforms.

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LINKED DATA

Bidirectional artifact linking

One of the key capabilities of OSLC Connect for Jira is the bidirectional linking of engineering artifacts. This creates a two-way connection between related engineering artifacts, making it easier for software and product teams to track, navigate, find, maintain, organize, and access relevant engineering information. Unlike data synchronization solutions, linked data reduces duplication of information and ensures you always have access to the most up-to-date information enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of information management.

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OSLC STANDARD

A unified toolchain vision

OSLC is a standard for integrating tools across software development phases, enabling relationships among data artifacts throughout an application's lifecycle. OSLC Connect for Jira follows the OSLC standard rules. It supports seamless integration of lifecycle management tools, enabling explicit link creation capabilities between artifacts from each phase of the development lifecycle such as requirements, test cases, change requests, etc. OSLC Connect for Jira enhances a holistic view of software development by integrating the software development toolchain.

FEATURED INTEGRATIONS

Deep integrations with Engineering Lifecycle Tools

Seamlessly connect Jira Software with your software development applications using OSLC Connect for Jira.

Jira + IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management

Link Jira work items to artifacts in IBM DOORS Next, Engineering Test Management (ETM), and Engineering Workflow Management (EWM). The app supports IBM Global Configurations. Jira versions can be mapped to Global Configuration streams, ensuring links always resolve in the correct configuration context.

Jira + Siemens Polarion ALM

Extend your Jira installation to live access artifacts in Polarion ALM. Always have the current artifacts and visibility to Polarion requirements while in Jira. Track Polarion Requirements and Change Request from Jira, create and link Jira Issues from within Polarion.

Jira + PTC Windchill

Connect Jira Software to PTC Windchill to link change notices in PTC Windchill to their corresponding change requests in Atlassian Jira Software, and ensure that the full impact of a change is tracked across both software and physical components.

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Jira + CATIA Teamwork Cloud

Access previews of published CATIA Cameo and MagicDraw model artifacts from Teamwork Cloud in Jira and drastically accelerate your model-based design review processes.

Xray Test Management for Jira + Siemens Polarion REQUIREMENTS

Integrate Xray with Siemens Polarion REQUIREMENTS with OSLC Connect for Jira. Add Polarion requirements references to Xray tests, preview remote data in real-time, add Xray data in reports, and more.

Xray Test Management for Jira + IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next

Use OSLC Connect for Jira to connect Xray with IBM DOORS Next. Link tests to requirements, preview remote data in real-time, add Xray data in reports in IBM Report Builder, and more with OSLC Connect for Jira.

BENEFITS

Why engineering teams choose OSLC Connect for Jira

Most Jira integration tools copy or synchronize data between systems. OSLC Connect for Jira works differently. And that difference matters for regulated industries.

Linked data, not copied data

OSLC Connect for Jira enables live references between artifacts in different tools. No data is copied or synchronized. When a user opens a linked artifact in Jira, the app makes a real-time authenticated call to the remote tool. If someone updates a requirement in DOORS Next, anyone viewing the linked Jira issue sees the update immediately. There is no sync schedule, no conflict resolution, no stale data.

Security & Permissions

Access control that your IT team will approve. Because no data is copied, access to artifacts is always controlled by the authenticated credentials of the requesting user. A Jira user without access to a DOORS Next project cannot see the content of requirements from that project, even if a link to them exists on a Jira issue they can see. Permissions are respected natively, in both directions, without additional mapping.

No Tool Disruption

Each team stays in the tool they know. Systems engineers keep working in DOORS Next, Polarion, or Teamwork Cloud. Software developers keep working in Jira. OSLC Connect for Jira surfaces the connections between their work without forcing either team to change tools or adopt new workflows. The integration fits the process, not the other way around.

Built on OSLC, not a proprietary connector

OSLC Connect for Jira is built on the OSLC standard, natively supported by IBM ELM, Siemens Polarion, and CATIA Teamwork Cloud. Link types are semantically meaningful (i.e. an "Implements Requirement" link means the same thing in Jira as it does in DOORS Next). You are not locked into a proprietary integration layer that requires re-work if you change tools.

Resources

Explore our resources to learn how to connect Jira Software with your software development applications.

Product Demo

Learn more about integrating Jira with your software and systems development applications in our recorded product demo videos.

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Training Videos

Get started with OSLC Connect for Jira with our Admin and User video guides.

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Documentation

Read our Documentation for OSLC Connect for Jira installation, configuration, and usage guides.

Support

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OSLC Connect for Jira FAQs

Does OSLC Connect for Jira work with Jira Cloud?

Not yet... But soon! We are currently working on a solution to support Jira Cloud. If you are interested in OSLC Connect for Jira Cloud, sign up to our emailing list here. As soon as the product is out of beta and ready for the official launch, you will be notified be email. So keep an eye out, it's coming soon!

Which tools can be integrated with Jira using OSLC Connect for Jira?

OSLC Connect for Jira currently supports the following tools:

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) tools, including:
- IBM DOORS Next
- IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM)
- IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)
- IBM Rhapsody
Siemens Polarion ALM
PTC Windchill
CATIA Teamwork Cloud
No Magic Teamwork Cloud (for Cameo and MagicDraw system models)

Please refer to our documentation here for system requirements and supported tool versions.

Is it possible to create bidirectional links between Jira and other tools?

Yes, it is possible to create bidirectional links between Jira and other tools with OSLC Connect for Jira to allow teams to establish and maintain relationships between Jira issues and artifacts from various integrated tools. The bidirectional linking capability enables:

Creation of links from Jira to artifacts in other tools, such as IBM ELM, Siemens Polarion ALM, and PTC Windchill.
Creation of links from integrated tools back to Jira issues.
Real-time previews of linked artifacts in both Jira and the connected tools.
Tracking of changes and updates directly within Jira and the integrated tools.

Bidirectional linking ensures that teams always have access to up-to-date information across different applications, enhancing collaboration and traceability throughout the development lifecycle

Is it possible to create Jira issues from integrated tools like IBM ELM or Polarion ALM?

Yes, OSLC Connect for Jira enables users to create new Jira issues from any of the integrated tools. It also allows users to link to an existing Jira issue from the integrated tool. Watch our recorded product demonstrations to see how this works.

Can I try OSLC Connect for Jira before purchasing?

Yes, you can try OSLC Connect for Jira by downloading a trial directly from the Atlassian Marketplace. Trial licenses are currently available for Data Center only. Click here to go to the Atlassian Marketplace to start a trial.

How does OSLC Connect for Jira ensure data security and integrity?

OSLC Connect for Jira ensures data security and integrity through several key mechanisms:

Native repository security: Assets remain secure in their original repositories, eliminating the need for data duplication or synchronization.
User-based permissions: All access to remote data is based on individual user permissions, ensuring that users can only view and interact with data they are authorized to access.
OAuth authentication: OSLC Connect uses OAuth to manage the authorization flow between servers, delegating authentication to the source repository's login prompt or SSO3.
Friend relationships: Servers establish authorized collaborations through "Friend" relationships, which form the foundation for OAuth authentication during cross-repository transactions3.
Linked data approach: The use of linked data allows enterprises to scale across repositories without the burden of uncontrolled copies, maintaining data integrity.
Content Security Policy: Administrators can configure Content Security Policy headers to limit embedding behavior between trusted repositories, enhancing security.
Same-site cookie configuration: OSLC Connect guides on configuring same-site cookies to enable secure cross-domain collaboration.
Standard web protocols: OSLC Connect adopts standard web protocols for authentication, recommending OpenID Connect while also supporting HTTP Basic Authentication.

By implementing these security measures, OSLC Connect for Jira ensures that data remains protected and maintains integrity across integrated tools and repositories.

Learn more in our Performance and Security Guidance for OSLC Connect for Jira.

Can I buy OSLC Connect for Jira directly from SodiusWillert?

Yes, you can. We offer direct licensing options for OSLC Connect for Jira Data Center, and OSLC Connect for Jira Cloud. Contact us directly to talk to our team.

How does Support work?

We offer Support services to our customers depending on their needs and the running service-level agreement.

When you purchase OSLC Connect for Jira, you get access to our Support portal which gives you priority access to our Support team for any technical need for assistance (bug fixes, new features, or support requests).

We also offer training resources to help our customers get started as fast as possible over on our Youtube channel here, and our product documentation site here.

How does OSLC Connect for Jira support end-to-end traceability for regulated industries?

OSLC Connect for Jira Cloud supports teams working under the most demanding compliance frameworks in aerospace, automotive, and defense. Jira data can be included in IBM Report Builder and Polarion reports, giving teams a complete, auditable trail across requirements, development, and testing without extracting or copying data before each audit.

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