The official end-of-life date for Atlassian Data Center is March 28, 2029.

Many companies are therefore faced with the question of how future-proof their Atlassian landscape – whether through migration to the cloud, hybrid scenarios, or alternatives. No matter which path you choose, we are your partner.

In our 30-minute live webinar, our experts will show you what to expect and what options you have to get the most out of your tool stack as usual.

What you can expect in the webinar:

The webinar is aimed at IT managers, operation teams, decision-makers, and anyone who wants to learn more about the Atlassian DC End of Life initiative.

You can register for free here!
The webinar will be held in German.

We look forward to your participation and your questions!

 

The experts:

Jana Hamann | Business Development Manager / Account Manager at HiQ
With four years of experience in implementing and managing Atlassian plugin development projects and a very large enterprise cloud migration, Jana is an expert in complex Atlassian landscapes. As part of the Business Development team, she supports customers who are currently still using Atlassian Data Center in developing future-proof strategies.

Johannes Tegethoff | Business Line Manager at HiQ
With over 8 years of Atlassian experience, Johannes is the expert on complex system landscapes in large corporations. He is well versed in the challenges between Data Center and Cloud. Thanks to this practical experience from various migrations, he supports customers in finding the best path to a future-proof IT landscape.

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HiQ offers a wide range of Atlassian services and is a successful Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner.

Atlassian Data Center Through 2029

What It Means—and How to Plan Your Next Move

Atlassian has announced its intentions around Data Center licensing with a 2029 horizon. For many organizations, that timeline creates both clarity and urgency: there is time to plan carefully, but the window for strategic decisions has opened now.

As a long-standing Atlassian Platinum Solution Partner for over 17 years, we’ve spent the last five years executing numerous Atlassian Cloud migrations—ranging from straightforward single-product instances to large, multi-product Atlassian landscapes with extensive portfolios of Marketplace and custom-built apps. Our specialists combine deep, hands-on experience with a suite of in-house automation scripts and enabling technologies designed to reduce risk, accelerate timelines, and ensure a smooth transition.

What This Means for Your Organization

  • You have a planning runway. Use it to assess, sequence, and de-risk your path—whether that is Atlassian Cloud or an alternative platform.
  • App and integration strategy matters. Marketplace app parity and custom extensions need early attention to avoid surprises later.
  • Security, compliance, and performance should be first-class citizens in your roadmap, not afterthoughts.

How We Guide Your Journey to Atlassian Cloud

  • Discovery and assessment: We baseline your current estate—products, versions, user directories, app usage, performance, integrations, data residency, and compliance needs (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
  • App rationalization and remediation: We evaluate Marketplace and custom apps for Cloud parity, propose replacements or redesigns, and estimate effort for replatforming (Forge/Connect or adjacent services).
  • Architecture and readiness: Identity and access (SSO/SAML, SCIM), data residency, encryption, backup/DR, and environment design aligned with your governance model.
  • Migration execution: We leverage our proven playbooks, in-house automation, and repeatable scripts for data transformation, test migrations, and cutover—targeting minimal downtime.
  • Post-migration optimization: Performance tuning, cost governance, automations, and adoption enablement to realize the full value of Cloud.

Why Companies Choose Us

  • 17+ years as an Atlassian Partner and 5+ years dedicated to Cloud migrations
  • Experience from small teams to enterprise-scale, regulated environments
  • In-house accelerators and scripts that de-risk complex data moves and app transitions
  • A pragmatic, outcome-focused approach with measurable milestones

Not sure Cloud is right for you?

We are vendor- and model-agnostic.
While Atlassian Cloud is the best fit for many already in the Atlassian ecosystem, it isn’t the only path. We also advise on:

  • Hybrid approaches where only specific workloads move to Cloud
  • Alternatives beyond Atlassian and beyond the cloud, where your use cases, regulatory context, or TCO models point to different platforms

Our commitment is to help you make a confident, evidence-based decision. That includes objective trade-off analyses, pilots or proof-of-concepts, and a transparent TCO comparison across options.

Next steps

  • Schedule a readiness assessment: a concise review of your current Atlassian landscape, risks, and quick wins
  • Get an app and integration scan: understand Cloud parity, remediation effort, and viable alternatives
  • Receive a migration or modernization roadmap: timelines, phases, and a clear delivery plan tailored to your constraints

The 2029 timeline is a valuable opportunity to plan deliberately rather than react under pressure. Whether you move to Atlassian Cloud or chart a different course, we’re here to guide you with proven methods, experienced specialists, and the right tools for the job.

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