Connect Atlassian Jira Software to the engineering enterprise

Streamline traceability across the development project. Easily create and manage trace relationships between Jira issues and requirements, test cases, and change requests with OSLC Connect for Jira.

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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

Connect Jira Software to application lifecycle management tools with one connector

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

Create bidirectional links between related artifacts

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

Provide a holistic approach to software development

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.

OSLC Connect for Jira Integrations

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

Jira + IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management

Integrate Jira with IBM's suite for software development including IBM DOORS Next, Engineering Test Management, or Rhapsody Model Manager to use Jira as a native Change Management provider.

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.

OSLC Connect for Jira Benefits

OSLC Connect for Jira provides software development teams with a holistic approach to software development. The app enhances information sharing, and reliability, and speeds up complex software and product development processes. Other benefits customers using OSLC Connect for Jira include:

No copies of data

Contrary to synchronization solutions, OSLC Connect for Jira does not copy data. The OSLC standard provides a secure framework to access and display remote data across software development tools. With the ability to reference remote data without creating copies, OSLC Connect for Jira ensures that your data remains in its native repository at all times.

Full visibility

The connector offers a holistic view of development processes, providing significant insights into the physical constraints of a product, designs, and requirements. It helps monitor the status of both software and hardware changes and identify dependencies in real time, leading to better decision-making and faster resolution of issues.

Reliability and security at scale

Using OSLC Connect for Jira, your assets remain secure in their native repositories. By creating linked relationships, your enterprise scales across repositories without the burden of replicated data.

Seamless integration solution

There is no need to learn a new toolchain. OSLC Connect for Jira is a Jira app that seamlessly connects your software development apps. The app provides an intuitive interface that does not disturb users and allows them to keep using the tools they love.

Resources

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

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Catch up on the latest news about OSLC Connect for Jira on our blog.

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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

Still have questions? Head over to our Documentation for OSLC Connect for Jira installation, configuration, and usage guides.

Support

Can’t find what you are looking for? Do you have a feature request, or have a bug to report? Contact our support team. We’re always happy to hear from you.

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OSLC Connect for Jira FAQs

Can I try OSLC Connect for Jira before purchasing?

Yes, you can try OSLC Connect for Jira by downloading a trial license directly from the Atlassian Marketplace. Click here to start a trial.

How much does OSLC Connect for Jira cost?

Licenses are based on your Jira Data Center license tier, which is standard for Atlassian Marketplace plugins. We price based on the idea that only some of your Jira users may be using our connection. Pricing is available on our Atlassian Marketplace app here.

Does OSLC Connect for Jira work with Jira Cloud?

No, not as of today. OSLC Connect for Jira is available for Jira Data Center only. Atlassian Jira Cloud currently doesn't support the Rest services that are necessary for our customers to fully benefit from the OSLC experience. We are working with Atlassian to best support our customers who are looking to move or are already using Jira Cloud and are interested in OSLC Connect for Jira. If you are interested in OSLC Connect for Jira Cloud, please let us know here.

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.

Which Jira product does OSLC Connect for Jira support?

OSLC Connect for Jira is an application for Jira Software.

Which tools can be integrated with Jira using OSLC Connect?

OSLC Connect for Jira can integrate Jira with 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)

OSLC Connect for Jira allows for bidirectional linking, live data access, and rich previews of artifacts from these tools directly within Jira.

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.

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.

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