Atlassian has announced that Data Center products will officially reach end of life on March 28, 2029, at 11:59 p.m. PST. For organizations that have built their operations on Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian tools in Data Center, this news may feel surprising. While many customers have already started the shift to cloud, there are still many who are relying on on-prem deployments.
At Praecipio, we understand that this is more than just a product announcement. It’s a significant change that will require careful planning, resources, and strategic decision-making for your organization.
The shift has been in motion for years and Atlassian’s vision has been clear: cloud is the future. In fact:
Adoption is already the norm. Nearly 99% of Atlassian customers are already using or moving to the cloud, and 75% of enterprises and regulated organizations now have a footprint there.
Proven performance gains. After migrating, customers report up to 300% ROI through consolidation and efficiency, with teams delivering value up to 80% faster.
Enterprise readiness. Atlassian has invested heavily in security, compliance, and scale to ensure even the most complex, regulated organizations can thrive in the cloud.
AI at scale. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, Atlassian sees cloud as the only way to deliver cutting-edge innovation effectively.
Atlassian won’t turn off the lights on DC overnight, however. They've provided a three-year runway for customers to plan their transition:
March 30, 2026: New DC license sales and new marketplace app license sales will cease.
March 28, 2029: Data Center reaches full end of life and will no longer be supported.
That means now is the time to begin conversations, assess your options, and create a roadmap that works for your business. This is especially true if you anticipate needing a bigger user tier after March 30, 2028.
Atlassian's Fastshift program works best when you're also engaged with a Solution Partner to provide the hands-on-keyboard support that's often required with complex migrations. If your organization still resides on Atlassian DC today, this is likely to be the case.
Migrating from Data Center to Atlassian Cloud is a complex process, particularly for large enterprises with years of customizations, integrations, and compliance requirements, but you don’t have to do it alone.
As a Cloud-Specialized Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner, Praecipio has helped some of the world’s most complex organizations successfully migrate to Atlassian cloud. We bring expertise across:
Assessment & Planning – Understanding your current environment, dependencies, and risks.
Migration Services – Executing secure, efficient, and compliant migrations with minimal disruption.
Optimization – Leveraging the power of Atlassian Cloud to unlock new capabilities and efficiencies.
Change Management – Supporting your teams through the transition so adoption is as efficient as possible.
The sooner you begin evaluating your options, the more control you’ll have over timing, cost, and business impact. Praecipio is here to guide you every step of the way.
Ready to start planning your migration? Contact us today to schedule a conversation with our Cloud Migration experts.