New integration: Xray Test Management for Jira

By Robert Baillargeon | 20/01/2025 | Reading time: 4 min

The new year is here, and we’re excited to kick off 2025 with a new release for OSLC Connect for Jira. This is a very special one, with the largest feature addition in the last two years. Let’s jump into what this release includes.

Now supporting Xray for Test Management for Jira

It has been a long time coming, but it is finally here: OSLC Connect for Jira now supports integration scenarios between Xray Test Management for Jira and application lifecycle management tools IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management and Siemens Polarion ALM

We are committed to enabling software development teams to work efficiently using the tools they love while making it easier for them to meet their organizations’ needs, such as demonstrating compliance with industry regulations and standards. That’s why being able to provide support for Xray Test Management for Jira was crucial for our product team and we’re happy to share the news with you now.

But what does that mean exactly? What does this allow you to do? Well, without further ado, let’s dive into what teams using Xray for test management will be able to achieve with OSLC Connect for Jira.

Connect Xray Test Management for Jira with requirements management tools 

This release allows users to establish interoperability between Xray Test Management for Jira and ALM tools such as IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management and Siemens Polarion ALM, but more specifically IBM DOORS Next and Siemens Polarion REQUIREMENTS.

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Link tests to requirements

Being able to create bidirectional requirements traceability is absolutely necessary to demonstrate the relationships and status of tests and requirements along the development lifecycle.  

With OSLC Connect for Jira, you can now create OSLC links between requirements in IBM DOORS Next or Siemens Polarion REQUIREMENTS and tests in Xray Test Management for Jira.

This screenshot shows a preview of an IBM DOORS Next requirement in Xray.

The screenshot above shows that you can reference an IBM DOORS Next requirement to an Xray test artifact and preview its content from within the Jira issue.

Add Xray for Jira data to reports

Creating traceability is one thing, being able to report on it and produce documentation that tracks requirements and proves that requirements have been fulfilled as planned is another.  

For teams using IBM Report Builder or Siemens Polarion reports, you will now be able to include links to Xray tests in your reports, providing stakeholders with a holistic visibility into the development project status. 

A screenshot from a report in IBM Report Builder that shows the relationship between a requirement in DOORS Next and a test case in Xray Test Management for Jira.

The screenshot above shows that you can include Xray data into reports in IBM Report Builder and easily identify which requirement has or doesn't have a test associated with them, and which items have been tested.

Want to see it live? We are hosting two product demo webcasts to show you how our Xray integrations with OSLC Connect for Jira work:

  • Register for the Xray + IBM DOORS Next webinar here
  • Register for the Xray + Siemens Polarion REQUIREMENTS webinar here 

What’s next?

OSLC Connect for Jira is available directly on the Atlassian Marketplace where you can try the app for free for 30 days before you purchase.

Already an OSLC Connect for Jira user?

Upgrade to the latest version of OSLC Connect for Jira directly on Atlassian Marketplace. Check out our training videos on our YouTube channel to help you get the most out of OSLC Connect for Jira. 
 
If you have questions, please email our support desk at cusoslcjra@sodiuswillert.atlassian.net

Robert Baillargeon

Robert Baillargeon is the Chief Product Officer at SodiusWillert. Before his role at SodiusWillert, Robert has led engineering and research teams developing systems and deploying tools in the Automotive industry. Robert is a provisional ASPICE assessor and has a Masters of Science degree in Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

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