Atlassian: turning the end-of-life of Data Center into a strategic advantage
For years, Atlassian Data Center has been the natural choice for organisations needing control, scalability and on-premise or self-managed deployments. But the end-of-life moment of Data Center has arrived, which marks a before and an after. From 2026, Atlassian will not deploy new solution functionalities.
Data Center has met the requirements of customers and has been ideal for the needs of the last decade. But to prepare for the AI era, much more is needed: unified and structured data, interconnected products, AI integrated into workflows and enhanced security, to ensure maximum performance in the medium to long term.
For many CIOs, IT managers and digital transformation leaders, this transition generates various reflections: "We know we have to move, but we do not want to lose control', 'It is not just a technical migration, it is an operational change', 'How do we ensure security, compliance and best practice in the cloud?
The doubts generated by these reflections are legitimate and are also an opportunity to eliminate low-value tasks (maintenance, patches, upgrades), optimise costs and focus IT teams on more strategic tasks.
The end of Data Center is not a technical problem. It is a strategic decision.
As we are all aware, maintaining our own infrastructures involves:
- Increasing operation and maintenance costs.
- Reliance on complex update cycles.
- Difficulty in climbing at the speed required by the company's business.
- Increased burden on IT teams, who spend time "keeping the lights on" rather than developing new initiatives.
Cloud solutions translate that complexity into a managed, secure and continuously updated model. It does not remove IT's responsibility but redirects it to where it really adds value.
Atlassian Cloud: frictionless collaboration, meaningful governance
Atlassian Cloud is not simply "the same tool deployed elsewhere". It is a platform designed to operate at scale, with a focus on agility, security and user experience.
Atlassian Cloud enables an Enterprise Service Management approach
Atlassian Cloud naturally enables an Enterprise Service Management (ESM) approach, extending the service model beyond IT.
Areas such as HR, finance, legal and procurement can operate under a common platform, with standardised flows, end-to-end traceability and a consistent employee experience.
We would like to highlight among its key benefits some of them:
- Immediate scalability.
- Automatic updates and continuous access to new functionalities.
- Security and compliance aligned to international standards and offers more compliance tools, such as data residencies, FedRAMP and specific configurations for regulated sectors.
- High availability and resilience built in by design.
- Optimised user experience, accessible from anywhere.
But to really reap these benefits, it is not enough to simply migrate data. The transition to the cloud is also the right time to rationalise and consolidate tools.
It is essential to define a clear governance model, adapt processes and establish good practices from the outset.
The hidden cost of migration without a strategy
Experience tells us that a rushed or purely technical migration often leads to a set of errors that increase the likelihood of project failure:
- Poorly structured spaces and projects.
- Inconsistent permits and security risks.
- Inefficient use of licences.
- Loss of traceability and knowledge.
- Resistance to change on the part of users.
From our experience, at Izertis we understand that a clearly defined strategy is essential. Without it will come bad practices, inadequate configurations, perpetuation of silos and duplication, governance problems and, in short, a platform that does not take advantage of the cloud’s own capabilities.
Migrating is redesigning the platform for real value
Migrating is not simply copying and pasting, but redesigning the platform for real value, aligned with business objectives.
A well-designed migration strategy simplifies operations, optimises costs and lays the foundation for a modern cloud operating model with clear roles, defined ownership and business value-oriented metrics.
Izertis: expert support in the transition to Atlassian Cloud
At Izertis we understand that the end of the Data Center should be considered as a transformation process, not a simple change of platform.
Our services are designed to provide structure, method and strategic vision at every stage:
- Assessment and adaptation of the current environment: instances, apps, integrations and dependencies.
- Migration planning and execution, minimising risks and downtime.
- Defining the governance model in Atlassian Cloud: roles, permissions, flows and ownership.
- Best practice design for Jira, Confluence and the Atlassian ecosystem.
- Change management and adoption, ensuring that teams get real value from day one.
- Post-migration optimisation, aligning the platform with business objectives.
Our approach balances security, compliance and flexibility, ensuring that the cloud not only works, but drives collaboration and productivity.
From the end of life to a new beginning
The discontinuity of Data Center is not the end of a road. It is the opportunity to modernise, simplify and prepare your organisation for what is to come.
With the right governance, the right best practices and an experienced partner, the transition to Atlassian Cloud becomes a competitive advantage.
The cloud is not about losing control but about exercising it better
At Izertis, as an Atlassian Platinum Partner, we can help you analyse your situation, define a migration plan and execute it without disruption to your business. Don't wait until the last minute: Atlassian's future is in the cloud, and your business needs to be ready.
If you need our experts to advise you, contact us here.