For businesses using Atlassian Data Center products, March 28, 2029, will be a critical milestone. After this point, all Data Center products will officially reach their End of Life (EOL), meaning no further technical support or security updates from Atlassian. This isn't just a warning; it's a clear sign of the future: Cloud is becoming Atlassian's central strategy.
For over a decade, Data Center was the trusted solution for large enterprises, financial institutions, government agencies, and other organizations with high demands for control and data security. However, the pace of technology has changed the game. On-premise models are beginning to show their limitations and are no longer suited for an era of AI and automation---a time that demands rapid adaptation, flexible scaling, and continuous operation.
Atlassian has invested billions of dollars into its Cloud platform, turning it into a powerful, scalable ecosystem that can handle the most rigorous demands. The decision to end support for Data Center and focus on Cloud development is a long-term strategic move centered on:
Accelerating Innovation and AI Integration: Breakthrough technologies like Atlassian Rovo---a powerful AI assistant---are only available on the Cloud. This focused investment helps Atlassian roll out new features faster, giving users a significant competitive edge.
Overcoming Operational Limits: The Cloud platform isn't restricted by a company's on-premise infrastructure. Atlassian has proven its ability to support over 150,000 users on a single Confluence site and 100,000 users on Jira, with stable performance and limitless scalability.
Simplifying Management: Cloud completely eliminates the burden of operational overhead, maintenance, and hardware upgrades. Your IT team no longer has to worry about security patches, hotfixes, or scaling servers, allowing them to focus on more strategic work that brings greater value to the business.
Atlassian understands that this is a significant change and has provided a clear, three-year roadmap to give businesses plenty of time to prepare:
March 30, 2026: Sales of new Data Center subscriptions and Marketplace apps to new customers will end.
March 30, 2028: Renewals for Data Center licenses and Marketplace apps for existing customers will end.
March 28, 2029: Data Center End of Life. All licenses will expire. Atlassian will cease all technical support and security updates for Data Center products.
The time between now and 2029 is a "golden window" for your company to prepare. Planning and starting early will ensure a smooth transition and minimize the risk of operational disruption.
In the midst of the global digital transformation wave, major enterprises are accelerating their shift from on-premise to the Atlassian Cloud platform. According to Atlassian's data, as many as 75% of its enterprise customers have either completed or are in the process of a cloud migration. This isn't just a statistic; it's a clear indication that Cloud is no longer a luxury---it's the new operational standard for businesses that want to optimize their processes, especially large corporations.
Migrating from Data Center to Cloud is not just a trend; it's a strategic move to stay ahead of the curve. Companies are recognizing that Cloud provides unparalleled scalability, AI integration, and security, helping them maintain their competitive edge, innovate, and optimize long-term costs. A wide range of organizations, from banks and financial firms to tech giants, are making Atlassian Cloud migration a top priority to build a flexible, secure, and future-ready system.
Ultimately, the move to Cloud is not just a necessary change but a huge opportunity for businesses to optimize their systems and embrace new technology, thanks to these key features:
Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance: Atlassian Cloud meets the highest international security and compliance standards, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP. Your data is protected by a team of leading experts, with features like Atlassian Access for centralized account management and enhanced security.
Powerful AI Integration: AI is now deeply integrated into the Atlassian Cloud platform. Atlassian Rovo helps teams find information, summarize content, and automate repetitive tasks, significantly boosting overall productivity.
Optimized Costs and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership): Moving to the Cloud helps businesses drastically cut initial hardware, maintenance, management, and staffing costs. The flexible subscription model also makes it easy to scale up or down based on your business needs.
For a successful and efficient Cloud migration, businesses need a partner with practical experience, standardized processes, and a deep understanding of the Atlassian ecosystem.
BiPlus---the only Atlassian Platinum Partner in Vietnam---has officially achieved the Cloud Migration Specialization certification. This makes us the first in the region (APAC) to be recognized by Atlassian for our ability to deploy Cloud Migration at an expert level.
This certification validates BiPlus's specialized expertise in large-scale Cloud Migration projects: from consultation and assessment to roadmap planning, implementation, data handling, training, and operational optimization. It's a step forward that confirms the quality of our service, technical capabilities, and leadership role in the journey to digital transformation for Vietnamese businesses.
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