{"id":64842,"date":"2022-08-25T03:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T10:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/?p=64842"},"modified":"2026-04-20T04:59:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:59:46","slug":"doors-next-generation-and-jama-connect-a-side-by-side-look-at-requirements-management-platforms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/blog\/doors-next-generation-or-jama-connect-a-side-by-side-look-at-requirements-management-platforms\/","title":{"rendered":"DOORS Next Generation or Jama Connect: A Side-by-Side Look at Requirements Management Platforms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/media\/2022\/08\/2022-08-25-doors-ng-and-jama-connect-1.jpg\" alt=\"DOORS Next Gen\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/08\/2022-08-25-doors-ng-and-jama-connect-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/08\/2022-08-25-doors-ng-and-jama-connect-1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Why Modern Engineering Teams Aren\u2019t Using IBM DOORS or DOORS Next Generation for Requirements Management<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re currently using DOORS for requirements management, you likely know that moving to a different solution is necessary, and you might be considering DOORS Next Generation. However, fast-shifting market dynamics require a new approach to accelerate innovation. As a modern alternative to traditional legacy platforms, Jama Connect<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> enables digital transformation with a more efficient and user-friendly approach to managing risk and compliance.<\/p>\n<p>To adapt to increasing industry challenges and complexities, innovative organizations are now requiring best-in-class software to scale development, reduce risk, save time, and ensure compliance to quality and safety regulations \u2014 and migrating to a new requirements management tool, will be a necessity to keep pace with the competition.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The leader in requirements management software, Jama Connect outranks IBM DOORS Next<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><br \/>\nfor implementation time, adoption, ROI, &amp; market presence<\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_64948\" style=\"width: 651px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64948\" class=\"wp-image-64948 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/media\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-25-at-9.48.59-AM.png\" alt=\"g2 grid requirements management\" width=\"641\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-25-at-9.48.59-AM.png 641w, https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-25-at-9.48.59-AM-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-25-at-9.48.59-AM-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-25-at-9.48.59-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-64948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/categories\/requirements-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0 G2 Grid\u00ae for Requirements Management Software<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Related: <\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.jamasoftware.com\/blog\/why-migration-efforts-from-ibm-rational-doors-to-doors-ng-are-failing-and-an-alternative-path\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnoopener noopener\">Why Migration Efforts from IBM Rational DOORS to DOORS NG Are Failing \u2013 And an Alternative Path.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5 Key Reasons Teams Are Choosing Jama Connect over DOORS NG<\/h3>\n<p>Considering choosing Jama Connect over DOORS Next? Jama Connect consistently stands above DOORS Next (for requirements management tools) in the G2 Grid<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> for overall satisfaction, performance, user experience, collaboration, reviews and approvals, implementation, usability, user adoption, and overall ROI.<\/p>\n<h3>Fastest Time to Market\/ROI<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Deploy in weeks, not months with easy updates and high performance<\/li>\n<li>Pre-configured frameworks to satisfy industry regulations<\/li>\n<li>Intuitive user interface and workflows that drive efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Jama Software in-house industry-focused subject matter experts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Highest Adoptability<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Intuitive design with a better UX and ease of use that enables adoptability across teams and disciplines<\/li>\n<li>Lowest learning curve, minimal training required<\/li>\n<li>Actionable visibility into status, progress, and risks<\/li>\n<li>Permissions-controlled access for your entire organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Maximum Collaboration<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Designed for connecting remote \/ distributed development teams and disciplines<\/li>\n<li>Real-time communication captured in context<\/li>\n<li>Secure access for internal and external stakeholders<\/li>\n<li>Delivers end-to-end Live Traceability\u2122<\/li>\n<li>Improves productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Lowest Total Cost of Ownership<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Simple and straightforward administration<\/li>\n<li>No need for custom scripting or continuous updating<\/li>\n<li>Scales easily without big infrastructure investment<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited no-cost access for extended internal\/external stakeholders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Built for the Modern Engineering Stack<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Jama Connect Traceable MBSE\u2122 encourages and enables MBSE approach<\/li>\n<li>Integrates with market-leading tools with open REST API<\/li>\n<li>Teams can work in preferred tools with complete traceability visible in Jama Connect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Related: <\/strong> <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/resources.jamasoftware.com\/blog\/webinar-recap-moving-from-modules-to-models-is-it-finally-time-to-leave-ibm-doors-behind\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\u201cnoopener noopener\">Moving from Modules to Models \u2013 Is it finally time to leave IBM\u00ae DOORS\u00ae behind?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">See how DOORS Next stacks up against Jama Connect<br \/>\nin key areas below.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64949 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/media\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-25-at-9.55.38-AM-1030x856.png\" alt=\"DOORS Next vs Jama Connect\" width=\"1030\" height=\"856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-25-at-9.55.38-AM-1030x856.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-25-at-9.55.38-AM-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-25-at-9.55.38-AM.png 1278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Jama Connect is a proven IBM DOORS and DOORS NG alternative with flexible, scalable, and reliable migration solutions, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operation in an IBM DOORS supply chain.<\/strong> Innovative companies leverage Jama Connect to get up and running fast with a modern requirements management process that tightly aligns with industry standards and practices that support regulatory compliance. Organizations can connect to customers and suppliers that use IBM DOORS through Data Exchange for Jama Connect.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integration services.<\/strong> Jama Connect provides integration with key product development lifecycle tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coexists with IBM DOORS.<\/strong> IBM DOORS is embedded in many organizations and may take some time to migrate completely. Progressive teams and divisions can get started on Jama Connect quickly while the larger organization works toward replacing existing programs over time. This approach is supported through a mix of integration, migration, and exchange services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>DOORS has been a faithful requirements management tool that has served the product development community well for almost 30 years. But to stay competitive, it\u2019s necessary to switch to a modern requirements management solution like Jama Connect.<\/p>\n<p>Jama Software<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/resources?primary_topic=traceability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live Traceability\u2122<\/a> allows engineering teams to quickly and easily access the latest and most complete information for any requirement, no matter the stage of development or tools used. This real-time capability boosts productivity by ensuring teams work with the latest data and reduces risks like delays and defects by finding issues early. Research shows that issues found late can be much more expensive to fix, which is why Live Traceability is so important. Jama Connect\u00ae helps overcome the limitations of older tools, leading to better results in many industries such as automotive, medical devices, aerospace &amp; defense, and more.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about making the switch from IBM DOORS or DOORS Next Generation to Jama Connect, <a href=\"https:\/\/resources.jamasoftware.com\/datasheet\/jama-connect-solution-for-ibm-doors-next\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download our datasheet.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/platform\/jama-connect\/trial\/?utm_source=uberflip&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=doors-seo-blog-posts&amp;utm_content=blog-post&amp;utm_term=requirements--requirements-managementconsidering-doors-for-requirements-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/platform\/jama-connect\/trial\/?utm_source=uberflip&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=doors-seo-blog-posts&amp;utm_content=blog-post&amp;utm_term=requirements--requirements-managementconsidering-doors-for-requirements-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64062 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/media\/2022\/07\/TrialCTA.png\" alt=\"DOORS for Requirements Management\" width=\"894\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/07\/TrialCTA.png 894w, https:\/\/www.jamasoftware.com\/legacy\/media\/2022\/07\/TrialCTA-300x51.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 894px) 100vw, 894px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><!-- Uberflip Embedded Hub Widget --><\/p>\n<div id=\"UfEmbeddedHub1657670765136\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\n  window._ufHubConfig = window._ufHubConfig || [];\n  window._ufHubConfig.push({\n    'containers':{'app':'#UfEmbeddedHub1657670765136'},\n    'collection': '4919626',\n    'openLink':function(url){\n      window.open(url);\n    },\n    'lazyloader':{\n      'itemDisplayLimit':20,\n      'maxTilesPerRow':3,\n      'maxItemsTotal': 3\n    },\n    'tileSize': 'small',\n    'enablePageTracking':false,\n    'baseUrl': 'https:\/\/resources.jamasoftware.com\/',\n    'filesUrl': 'https:\/\/resources.jamasoftware.com\/',\n    'generatedAtUTC': '2022-07-12 23:43:39',\n  });\n  <\/script><\/p>\n<p><script>(function(d,t,u) {\n    function load(){\n      var s=d.createElement(t);s.src=u;d.body.appendChild(s);\n    }\n    if (window.addEventListener) {\n      window.addEventListener('load',load,false);\n    }\n    else if (window.attachEvent) {\n      window.attachEvent('onload',load);\n    }\n    else{\n      window.onload=load;\n    }\n  }(document,'script','https:\/\/resources.jamasoftware.com\/hubsFront\/embed_collection'));\n  <\/script><br \/>\n<!-- \/End Uberflip Embedded Hub Widget --><\/p>\n<input class=\"fooboxshare_post_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"64842\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Modern Engineering Teams Aren\u2019t Using IBM DOORS or DOORS Next Generation for Requirements Management If you\u2019re currently using DOORS for requirements management, you likely know that moving to a different solution is necessary, and you might be considering DOORS Next Generation. 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