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OSLC Connect for Jira: Live Engineering Traceability without Data Copy

Connect Jira Software to IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management, Siemens Polarion, PTC Windchill, and more, using the OSLC open standard. Keep data in each tool, create live bidirectional links, and deliver the end-to-end traceability your audits demand.

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OVERVIEW

What is OSLC Connect for Jira?

OSLC Connect for Jira is a Jira Data Center and Cloud app built by SodiusWillert that connects Jira Software to the application lifecycle management (ALM) tools your systems and software teams already use such as IBM DOORS Next, IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM), IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Siemens Polarion ALM, PTC Windchill, CATIA Teamwork Cloud, and more.

Built on OSLC (Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration), an open W3C-aligned standard for engineering tool interoperability, it enables the creation of live bidirectional trace links between Jira issues and artifacts such as requirements, test cases, change requests, model elements, stored in external tools. No data is copied. No migration is required. When a requirement changes in IBM DOORS Next, the update is immediately visible to developers inside Jira.

Teams in automotive, aerospace, and defense use OSLC Connect for Jira to meet end-to-end traceability requirements demanded by ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508, ASPICE, and ARP 4754A, without disrupting the workflows of either their systems engineers or their development teams.
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Linked data, not synchronized copies

Most Jira integration tools replicate or synchronize data between systems, introducing sync lag, conflict resolution overhead, and data governance risk. OSLC Connect for Jira uses linked data: a live, authenticated reference to the artifact in its source tool. There is no copy, no sync schedule, and no stale data. When a requirement changes, every linked Jira issue reflects it instantly.

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Built on an open standard, not a proprietary connector

OSLC (Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration) is natively supported by IBM ELM, Siemens Polarion, and other leading systems and product development platforms. OSLC Connect for Jira speaks that standard fluently. Link types are semantically meaningful an "Implements Requirement" link carries the same meaning in Jira as it does in DOORS Next. You are not locked into a proprietary integration layer that requires rework when your toolchain evolves.

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No tool disruption, each team stays where they work

Systems engineers keep working in IBM DOORS Next or Polarion. Software developers keep working in Jira. OSLC Connect for Jira surfaces the connections between their work without forcing process changes on either side. The integration adapts to your workflow, not the other way around.

SUPPORTED INTEGRATIONS

Deep integrations with Engineering Lifecycle Tools

OSLC Connect for Jira connects Jira Software to the engineering lifecycle tools your teams already use. Each integration is built on the OSLC open standard which means no proprietary middleware, no data migration, and no disruption to existing workflows on either side.

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Jira + IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management

Link Jira issues to artifacts across the full IBM ELM suite: requirements in IBM DOORS Next, test plans and test cases in IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM), and work items in IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM). Global Configuration support ensures links resolve in the correct configuration context for programs with multiple product variants or parallel baselines.

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Jira + Siemens Polarion ALM

Extend Jira to give development teams live access to requirements and change requests managed in Siemens Polarion ALM. Systems engineers in Polarion can link to, and create, Jira issues without leaving their environment. Jira data can appear inside Polarion reports, supporting unified compliance reporting for ISO 26262, IEC 61508, and ASPICE programs.

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Jira + PTC Windchill

Connect Jira Software to PTC Windchill to link software change requests in Jira to change notices in Windchill. Track the full impact of a change across both software and physical components, closing the loop between product lifecycle management and software development.

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Jira + CATIA Teamwork Cloud

Surface previews of published CATIA Cameo and MagicDraw system model artifacts in Jira. Development teams can see the model elements their work derives from without requiring a Teamwork Cloud license or leaving Jira. This helps accelerate model-based design review processes.

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Xray Test Management for Jira + Siemens Polarion REQUIREMENTS

Connect Xray test artifacts to requirements in Siemens Polarion. Add Polarion requirement references to Xray tests, monitor coverage gaps in real time, and feed Xray test results into Polarion reports to support end-to-end traceability from requirement through test evidence in a single compliance view.

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

For teams using Xray as their Jira-native test management tool, OSLC Connect for Jira bridges Xray test artifacts directly to requirements in IBM DOORS Next. Test coverage is traceable against requirements, and Xray test data can be included in IBM Report Builder reports.

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BENEFITS

Why engineering teams choose OSLC Connect for Jira

Regulated-industry engineering teams choose OSLC Connect for Jira because it solves the traceability problem without creating new ones. Here is why teams across automotive, aerospace, and defense trust it to support their most demanding compliance environments.

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Always-current traceability. No sync lag, no stale data.

Because OSLC Connect for Jira uses live linked data rather than data copies, there is no synchronization delay, no conflict resolution burden, and no risk of audit reports reflecting outdated information. The data you see in Jira is the data in the source tool, retrieved in real time.

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Compliance evidence that survives an audit

IBM Report Builder and Polarion reporting can include live Jira data (e.g. development work items, status, and links) without any manual export. The result is a complete, unbroken traceability chain from requirements through implementation and test evidence. For ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508, and ASPICE audits, this is the difference between being audit-ready and being audit-anxious.

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Native security, no new permissions model to maintain.

Because no data is copied, access is always governed by the credentials of the requesting user. A Jira user without access to a DOORS Next project cannot read the content of requirements from that project even if a link to them exists on a Jira issue they can see. Permissions from both systems are respected automatically, with no additional mapping required.

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Compliance evidence that survives an audit

IBM Report Builder and Polarion reporting can include live Jira data (e.g. development work items, status, and links) without any manual export. The result is a complete, unbroken traceability chain from requirements through implementation and test evidence. For ISO 26262, DO-178C, IEC 61508, and ASPICE audits, this is the difference between being audit-ready and being audit-anxious.

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Open standard protection against vendor lock-in

OSLC is a published, W3C-aligned open standard. Your integration is not dependent on a proprietary middleware layer that can be deprecated, repriced, or discontinued. If your toolchain changes, OSLC Connect for Jira adapts, because the standard is shared by all the major systems and product develoment platforms.

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Deployed in days, not months

OSLC Connect for Jira is a native Jira app that installs from the Atlassian Marketplace. There is no middleware server to procure, no ETL pipeline to build, and no data model to map. Most teams complete their initial configuration and first live connections within a day or two. Your trial starts immediately from the Marketplace.

HOW IT WORKS

From install to live traceability

OSLC Connect for Jira is designed to be up and running in days, not months. Here is how the connection between Jira and your engineering tools is established from installation to live traceability across your full development lifecycle.

Install and connect

Install OSLC Connect for Jira from the Atlassian Marketplace (Data Center) or via SodiusWillert for Cloud. Then establish a "Friend" relationship between Jira and your external engineering tool such as IBM ELM, Polarion, or Windchill. This authorizes cross-tool communication using OAuth, delegating authentication to each tool's native identity system. There is no new user directory to manage.

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Browse and link artifacts

Once connected, engineers in Jira can use the OSLC Connect panel on any Jira issue to search, browse, and select artifacts in the linked external tool (e.g. requirements, test cases, change requests, or model elements). A live link is created and visible on the Jira issue immediately. The same link is visible in the remote tool.

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Trace, report, and audit

From that point forward, both teams work in their native environments. Developers see live requirement content in Jira. Systems engineers see linked Jira issues against their requirements or test cases. IBM Report Builder and Polarion reporting tools can query Jira data directly, enabling compliance reports that span the full development lifecycle, always current, never manually assembled.

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RESOURCES

Everything you need to get up and running

Everything you need to evaluate, deploy, and get the most from OSLC Connect for Jira from product demos and documentation to training videos and direct support.

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PRODUCT DEMO

Watch recorded demos showing OSLC Connect for Jira connecting Jira to IBM ELM, Polarion, and Windchill.

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DOCUMENTATION

Full installation, configuration, and usage guides for OSLC Connect for Jira Data Center and Cloud.

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TRAINING VIDEOS

Step-by-step admin and user video guides to get your team up and running quickly.

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SUPPORT

Technical support, bug reports, and feature requests... access to the SodiusWillert support team.

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Estimate the cost of your future OSLC connector for Jira.

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FAQ

Common questions about OSLC Connect for Jira

The most common questions from engineering teams evaluating OSLC Connect for Jira covering integrations, deployment, licensing, security, and how to get started.

Which tools can I integrate with Jira using OSLC Connect for Jira?
OSLC Connect for Jira currently supports bidirectional OSLC integration with:
  • IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM): IBM DOORS Next, IBM Engineering Test Management (ETM), IBM Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), IBM Rhapsody
  • Siemens Polarion ALM
  • PTC Windchill (via OSLC Connect for Windchill)
  • CATIA No Magic Teamwork Cloud (Cameo and MagicDraw system models)
For supported versions and system requirements, see the product documentation.
How is OSLC Connect for Jira different from other Jira integration tools like OpsHub, or Planview Hub (Tasktop)?
The fundamental difference is architectural. Most Jira integration tools work by synchronizing or copying data between systems. This introduces sync lag, conflict resolution risk, and duplicate data to govern. OSLC Connect for Jira uses linked data: a live reference to the artifact in its source tool. Data stays where it was created, access is governed by native permissions, and there is nothing to synchronize. This approach is also built on OSLC, an open standard, not a proprietary integration protocol.
Is OSLC Connect for Jira available for Jira Cloud?

Yes. OSLC Connect for Jira is available for both Jira Data Center and Jira Cloud. Data Center users can install a trial directly from the Atlassian Marketplace. Cloud availability involves an additional server-side component managed by SodiusWillert. Contact us to activate your Cloud trial.

Can I try OSLC Connect for Jira before purchasing?

Yes. A free trial for Jira Data Center is available directly from the Atlassian Marketplace. You can install it in minutes and start connecting your tools immediately. For Jira Cloud, contact the SodiusWillert team to set up a trial with the required server-side component.

How is OSLC Connect for Jira licensed and priced?

OSLC Connect for Jira is sold as an annual subscription, priced by the number of Jira users. It is available for Jira Data Center and Jira Cloud. An optional TRS/GC add-on is available for IBM ELM deployments that require Tracked Resource Sets and Global Configuration support. Use the pricing calculator on this page for an estimate, or contact us for a formal quote. Licenses can be purchased directly from SodiusWillert or through the Atlassian Marketplace.

How long does it take to deploy OSLC Connect for Jira?

For most teams, initial deployment and configuration takes one to two days. OSLC Connect for Jira installs as a native Jira app, there is no middleware server to set up for the core Data Center use case. The primary configuration steps are establishing the Friend relationship between Jira and your external tool, and setting up user OAuth authorization. Our documentation covers all steps, and our support team is available if you need assistance.

How does OSLC Connect for Jira support regulated-industry compliance requirements?

OSLC Connect for Jira is purpose-built for the traceability requirements of ISO 26262 (automotive functional safety), DO-178C (airborne software), IEC 61508 (industrial safety), ASPICE, and ARP 4754A. Its linked-data architecture means every trace link is always current, there is no manual extraction required before an audit. Crucially, Jira data can be included directly in IBM Report Builder reports (for IBM ELM users) and Siemens Polarion reports, enabling a complete, auditable lifecycle trace from requirements through development and test evidence in your existing reporting environment.

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