Introduction
Atlassian has officially announced the end of life for Data Center, with a full phase-out by March 30, 2029. This major change impacts all enterprises still running Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian applications on Data Center. While 99% of Atlassian customers have already moved or are in the process of moving to Cloud, this announcement raises important questions for companies that have yet to make the transition.
This article explains the key dates, what the end of Data Center means for your business, the advantages of moving to Atlassian Cloud, and the options available to prepare your organization for the future.
Key Dates for Data Center End-of-Life
- March 30, 2026
End of sales for new Data Center licenses and marketplace apps (new customers). - March 30, 2028
End of new license purchases, renewals, and marketplace apps for existing Data Center customers. - March 30, 2029
Final end-of-life: Data Center licenses and apps expire. Products will move into read-only mode.
Why Atlassian Is Ending Data Center
Atlassian is focusing its strategy on Cloud-first innovation, with the majority of its customer base already adopting Cloud. By concentrating resources on Cloud, Atlassian can:
- Deliver faster innovation and new features.
- Ensure advanced security and compliance across global standards.
- Provide scalability and resilience that go beyond on-premise or hosted environments.
- Support the integration of emerging technologies such as AI across the product suite.
What This Means for Your Business
The end of Atlassian Data Center will impact every enterprise still running Atlassian tools on-premise. Here’s what it means for your organization:
- You cannot renew or extend Data Center beyond March 2029.
- Your infrastructure will transition to read-only mode, preventing new work.
- Marketplace apps will no longer be supported.
- Without migration, you risk security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and lost productivity.
Why Move to Atlassian Cloud?
With the end of Data Center approaching, moving to Atlassian Cloud ensures continuity, security, and access to innovation. Here are the main advantages:
1. Accessibility and Flexibility
- Access Atlassian tools from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Built-in mobility for remote and hybrid teams.
- Automatic updates with no IT intervention.
2. Automatic Scalability
- Cloud resources adjust automatically to the number of users.
- No need for costly hardware or manual capacity planning.
- IT teams can focus on strategic initiatives instead of maintenance.
3. Predictable Costs
- Pay only for active users, with no large upfront server investments.
- Lower long-term operational costs.
4. Faster Innovation
- New features are released in Cloud first.
- Enhanced integrations with APIs and third-party services.
- Access to Atlassian AI to increase productivity and efficiency.
5. Enterprise-Grade Security
- Compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and more.
- Encryption in transit and at rest.
- Continuous monitoring and dedicated security by Atlassian.
6. Resilience and Continuity
- Geographically redundant systems ensure business continuity.
- Daily backups stored for 30 days.
- Higher availability than most in-house infrastructure.
FAQ: Common Questions About Atlassian Data Center End-of-Life
When will Atlassian stop Data Center?
- Final end-of-life is March 30, 2029.
Why is Atlassian ending Data Center?
- To focus resources on Cloud-first innovation, scalability, and security.
What happens to my Data Center instance after 2029?
- Licenses expire, marketplace apps stop working, and your instance becomes read-only.
What are my options?
- Migrate to Atlassian Cloud.
- Consider temporary hosting alternatives, but note these are short-term solutions only.
Where will my data be stored?
- Atlassian offers hosting in Europe (e.g., Dublin), but not currently in France.
What about security and compliance?
- Atlassian Cloud is certified against major international standards and provides higher resilience than typical on-premise setups.
How to Prepare for the Transition
- Assess your current environment – licenses, apps, integrations, and customizations.
- Define your Cloud strategy – which products, which plan (Standard, Premium, Enterprise).
- Plan your migration timeline – well before 2029 to avoid last-minute risks.
- Engage with a migration partner – ensure expert support for complex environments.
- Train your teams – prepare end-users and admins for the new environment.
How Idalko’s Expertise can support your transition
At Idalko, we know that migrating from Atlassian Data Center to Cloud is not just about moving tools. It’s about aligning people, processes, and technology so your teams can continue to deliver without disruption.
That’s why we partner with organizations early in their journey – to shape strategy, optimize workflows, and guide every step of the transition. With a team of 40+ experts across Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, we provide localized, hands-on support in English, Dutch, and French.
Over the years, we’ve supported clients of all sizes in making the move at their own pace. For example, we helped Telenet migrate more than 5,000 users to Atlassian Cloud in a single weekend, ensuring a secure, smooth experience with zero business downtime. Check it out here.
Whether you’re just starting to assess options or planning a large-scale migration, our role is to make the process manageable, secure, and tailored to your reality. We act as a strategic partner -not just a vendor – so your teams can focus on what matters most: delivering value.
Conclusion
The end of Atlassian Data Center marks a turning point for enterprises worldwide. While the 2029 deadline may seem distant, preparing now will help you reduce risks, control costs, and take advantage of Cloud innovation.
You don’t have to do it alone. Let us take the weight off your shoulders—get in touch and move forward with clarity and confidence.
