How to Exchange Data from IBM Rational DOORS Classic to Siemens Polarion

By Felicitas Kreutzer

General Introduction

Today, time is valuable. Products must be processed at even shorter intervals. At the same time, customer demands and demands regarding the product quality are increasing. The expected demographic change requires a rethinking regarding how activities can be carried out with fewer staff in the future. To work efficient, an Application Lifecycle Management System (ALM) is indispensable.

Maybe you are using Siemens Polarion^TM (ALM) and your customers/ suppliers are using a Requirement Management Software like IBM Rational DOORS^TMClassic? Or you are using IBM Rational DOORS^TM Classic and are interested in how projects can be implemented in Siemens Polarion^TM? In this blog we want to show you three easy and time efficient ways, how data from IBM Rational DOORS^TM Classic can be transferred to Siemens Polarion^TM and how data can be exchanged (or synchronized) between both systems.

Part 1: The ReqIF-Function
Part 2: The Polarion Import-Function
Part 3: The Polarion Synchronizer-Function

Example how to transfer data

Siemens Polarion^TM offers a variety of possibilities to manage requirements across domains. After transferring your data to Siemens Polarion^TM, you can use the full functionality and advantages of these modern and user-friendly ALM-System.

Integrate working models that you use (classical, agile or hybrid).
Manage your workflow-processes, quality- and project management.
Use live statistics (dashboards) to visualize your project traceability.
Integrate other systems by using connectors (e.g. automated tests).

Polarion^TM is suitable for every company size and can be up- and down-scaled. As a complete solution, Polarion^TM gets delivered as “Ready to run”.

Difference between IBM Rational DOORS Classic and Siemens Polarion

Polarion^TM is more than a Requirement Management Software.
Polarion^TM is a Web-based solution, with an intuitive Interface and fast response times.
Polarion^TM is the key for openness and can be easily integrated to/ with other systems (e.g. OSLC to Siemens Teamcenter^TM).

You need more information? Please visit our websites:

Polarion^TM product page

Polarion^TM What’s new and noteworthy

Polarion^TM Extensions

You want to see the ReqIF-, Import- and Synchronizer – functionality in action? Please visit our Polarion4U Video recording

Polarion4U Recording

Links to chapters

Part 1: The ReqIF-Function

Part 2: The PolarionTM “Import-Function”

Part 3: The PolarionTM “Synchronizer-Function”

Note

DOORS^TM is a registered trademark of IBM.