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Atlassian Data Center will reach end of life on March 28, 2029

All Data Center subscriptions and related Marketplace apps will expire on this date. To support your transition, we are phasing out support over the next three years, ensuring you have ample time to plan your migration.

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Organizations perform better when they harness the capabilities of Atlassian’s Cloud platform

 

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Inspired collaboration

47% of customers reported their move to Cloud led to improvement in cross-functional collaboration

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Productivity unleashed

According to Forrester, migrated customers see a 20% productivity boost for developers

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Decision-making smarts

44% of customers reported improvement in the ability to quickly make insight-driven decisions

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Strategic IT

According to Forrester, migrated customers see 50% of IT time reallocated to more impactful work

Compare Atlassian Cloud and Data Center

Atlassian Cloud (Recommended)

Atlassian Cloud delivers secure, scalable, and high-performing services so your teams can stay focused on business outcomes — not system maintenance.

Built-in security and compliance

Enterprise-grade data protection, privacy, and dependability from day one.

✅ Lower total cost of ownership

Eliminate infrastructure costs and manual upgrades.

✅ Continuous innovation

Always-up-to-date with the latest features and improvements.

✅ Flexible pricing

Plans from Free to Enterprise that scale with your team’s needs and budget.

✅ Seamless integrations 

Connect effortlessly across Atlassian products and leading SaaS tools.

✅ Atlassian Intelligence Atlassian-Intelligence_mark_brand 4x-1

Automate repetitive tasks, improve productivity, and make smarter decisions faster using AI.

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Data Center

Atlassian Data Center allows you to deploy products in a self-managed environment — on your own infrastructure or via IaaS — giving you full control over data location and configuration.

Advanced administrative control

Maintain performance, security, and compliance within your own environment.

Flexible deployment

Configure as a single node or cluster, using on-premise or virtual infrastructure.

Data preparation tools

Optimize and clean your data to simplify a future migration to Cloud.

Extended lifecycle

Supported until March 28, 2029, providing time to plan your transition.

 

Enterprise Roadmap for Your Cloud Transition

As Atlassian Data Center approaches end-of-life, organisations must define the right journey to Cloud — with the pace and structure that fits their environment.
Our whitepaper — Cloud vs. Data Center: Navigating the Future with catworkx — delivers a structured evaluation and real-world migration insights, helping you shape a secure, scalable, and future-ready Atlassian Cloud platform.

Plan strategically. Migrate confidently.

Cloud vs. Data Center - Navigating the Future with catworkx

Atlassian products in Cloud vs Data Center

Atlassian's leading products are accessible on both Cloud and Data Center platforms. However, Cloud provides an expanding array of additional tools for incident management, task tracking, collaboration, and more.

 

Check which applications are available in the cloud and which are in DC

App name

Cloud

Data Center

Apps
Jira
Confluence 
Bitbucket 
Jira Service Management 
Jira Align 
Statuspage 
Trello 
Loom 
Compass 
Jira Product Discovery 
Focus 
Talent 
OpsGenie 
Atlassian Guard 
AI
Rovo Search 
Rovo Chat 
Rovo Studio 
AI Summaries 
AI Definitions 
Platform Apps
Analytics 
Administration 
Goals 
Home 
Team 
Automation 
Jira Cloud vs Data Canter
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Project management for all teams

✅ Mission control: Manage your entire toolchain in-product for a seamless, cross-product workflow.

✅ Intelligent search: Find issues instantly using natural language—no JQL required.

No-code automation: Automate repetitive tasks in seconds with simple rule-building.

✅ Instant context: Let AI create project summaries and release notes so you can focus on what’s next.

 

Centralized vulnerability management

A unified view: Connect security tools and containers to spot and prioritize vulnerabilities fast.

Informed prioritization: Pre-populate issues with security details so devs stay focused.

Immediate response: Quickly review incidents and integrate observability to resolve issues faster.

 

Data visualization

All in one place: Visualize team and toolchain data together for complete, actionable insights.

Iterative improvement: Track sprint progress, burndown, and key issues to continuously improve.

No setup required: Get ready-to-use sprint insights that help you plan with confidence.

 

Only-in-cloud Jira features

Unlock unique benefits and enhanced functionality of Atlassian Jira Cloud.

 

  • Project management for all teams
  • Team-level project configuration
  • Cross-functional visibility

Project management for all teams

Project management for all teams

Project management for every team

Easily manage and align your team’s work in one collaborative platform.

Jira - Project management

 

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Aligned goals

Set clear objectives, link tasks to strategic priorities, and monitor progress at every level.

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User-friendly views

View and track your projects in List or Calendar formats for clear, accessible oversight at every stage.

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‘Work’, your way

Adapt terminology to match your team’s processes and make workflows truly your own.

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Templates for all

Jumpstart your projects with customizable templates for every team — whether in design, marketing, finance, and more.

 

Team-level project configuration

Team-level project configuration

Team-level project configuration

Empower your team to configure projects independently — no Jira admin required. Manage your own processes and practices with ease.

Jira - Team-level project configuration

 

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Quick and simple setup

Launch your projects in minutes with intuitive configuration options and greater control over your environment.

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Dedicated workspaces

Create structured processes and workflows for your team in a workspace designed to fit your unique requirements.

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Custom projects, your way

Easily adapt screens, workflows, and issue types to fit your needs. Set custom roles and permissions for precise control over every project.

 

Cross-functional visibility

Cross-functional visibility

Cross-team transparency

Give every team a clear view of projects and progress, so everyone can plan, collaborate, and drive results together.

Jira - Cross-team transparency

 

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Program boards

Align and manage work across teams and timelines for seamless planning and execution

 

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Dependency management

Identify and address risks or dependencies early, so your projects stay on track and within budget.

 

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Keep everyone informed

Integrate your plans directly into Atlassian tools, so teams always have the latest updates and clear insights at a glance.

 

 

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Manage and support service requests

Stay informed: Keep up with critical updates through multi-notification alerts.

Gain team efficiency: Reduce repetitive tasks with AI-powered bulk request triaging.

Streamline responses: Use templates and advanced forms to gather details and add context instantly.

 

Resolve incidents while tracking stability and performance

Foster self-service: Link Jira issues via a Service Registry to help teams track services and dependencies efficiently.

Provide context: Monitor incidents and forward alerts to prevent communication gaps and maintain system stability.

Reduce risk: Assess change-related risks automatically and act proactively.

Automate responses: Escalate incidents to the right team quickly to speed up resolution.

 

Only-in-cloud Jira Service Management features

Unlock unique benefits and enhanced functionality of Jira Service Management Cloud.

 

  • Service management for all teams
  • Automate request management with AI

Service management for all teams

Service management for all teams

Empower every team with high-velocity service management

Quickly launch new projects and set up service desks for any team, ensuring efficient collaboration from the start.

JSM - SM for all teams

 

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Effortless setup with ready-to-use templates

Easily create service desks for marketing, legal, HR, and facilities teams using pro-made templates that accelerate launch and reduce setup time.

 

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Personalized help centers

Provide each user with the most relevant support articles— tailored to their needs and context — so your teams find answers faster.

 

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Gain actionable insights

Track how your teams use service desks with interactive dashboards and visual reports powered by Atlassian Analytics.

 

 

Automate request management with AI

Automate request management with AI

Automate request management with AI

Leverage Atlassian Intelligence to simplify support and manage requests at scale, empowering every team to take control of their workflows and responses.

JSM - Automate request management with AI

 

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Respond faster

Let Virtual Agent instantly resolve routine questions, so your support team can focus on more complex requests.

 

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Save time

Automatically organize similar requests and deliver instant responses with Atlassian Intelligence, so your team can focus on what matters most.

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Increase efficiency

Eliminate manual bottlenecks by automating complex processes with Atlassian Intelligence, so your teams can operate more efficiently.

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Resolve faster

Quickly identify, track, and escalate problems with Atlassian Intelligence to reduce customer impact and speed up resolutions.

 

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Rich content creation and documentation

Accelerate workflows: Use Atlassian Intelligence to brainstorm ideas, refine writing, and draft new content faster.

Standardize documentation: Work from 150+ templates to create consistent content for every team type.

Improve efficiency: Embed Jira boards, videos, and more to give readers full context without leaving the page.

 

Quick discovery of important information

Centralize updatesShare company news and key announcements in one place to keep everyone aligned.

Speedy, accurate search: Find information instantly with AI-powered search that adapts to your activity.

Discover connected work: Get recommendations for related pages and stay connected across your workspace.

 

Open collaboration

Seamless collaboration: Invite partners, clients, or stakeholders to co-create and edit content securely.

Share important information: Distribute FAQs, release notes, or reports externally without granting full access.

Accessible information: Make key spaces public (like documentation or roadmaps) for effortless, open knowledge sharing.

 

Only-in-cloud Confluence features

Unlock unique benefits and enhanced functionality of Confluence Cloud.

 

  • Unified workspace for end to end organization
  • Accelerated performance with Atlassian Intelligence

Unified workspace for end to end organization

Unified workspace for end to end organization

Unified workspace for your entire organization

Bring brainstorming, planning, and execution together in a single, connected workspace. Eliminate unnecessary tool switching so your teams stay aligned, work efficiently, and always have easy access to organized information.

Confluence - Unified workspace

 

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Effortless brainstorming, anywhere

Work together on a virtual whiteboard designed for seamless brainstorming, planning, and execution — no matter where your team is located.

 

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Organize related work in Folders

Folders make it easy for your teams to quickly find what they need — no more searching through crowded workspaces. Keep information organized and accessible for everyone.

 

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Centralize and organize all your knowledge

Easily keep essential information connected and accessible —manage data from Confluence, Jira, and your favorite apps in one unified place.

 

 

Accelerated performance with Atlassian Intelligence

Accelerated performance with Atlassian Intelligence

Work smarter with Atlassian Intelligence

Empower your team with AI-driven tools that automate manual tasks, make content creation easier, and provide fast access to the information you need  — so you can focus on the work that matters most.

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Gain clarity with instant summaries

Quickly understand recent changes or feedback and see what steps to take next, so you stay on track and save valuable time.

 

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Easily decode company jargon

Get clear definitions for abbreviations, acronyms, or project names using Atlassian Intelligence — no need to leave the page you’re working on.

 

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Create polished content in less time

Effortlessly transform notes into clear documentation, generate new content with a simple prompt, and capture action items in seconds.

 

 

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Accelerate software delivery

Integrated CI/CD: Boost development speed by consolidating your code and pipelines on one platform.

Seamless project management: View, update, and track Jira issues directly within Bitbucket for unified visibility.

Faster onboarding: Give developers instant repository context with native Compass integration.

 

Improve code quality, security and compliance

Ship secure code: Detect secrets, scan dependencies, and secure infrastructure with built-in DevSecOps tools.

Enforce code quality: Set and apply custom merge checks and CI/CD policies across all repositories.

Automate change management: Automatically send commits to Jira Service Management for final review before deployment.

 

Only-in-cloud Bitbucket features

Unlock unique benefits and enhanced functionality of Bitbucket Cloud.

 

  • AI-powered software development

AI-powered software development

AI-powered software development

Boost software development with AI

Drive your team’s productivity with AI-driven tools that streamline workflows and deliver results faster.

Bitbucket - Boost software development with AI

 

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AI-powered PR descriptions

Create clear, concise pull request summaries automatically — speeding up reviews and helping your team move forward faster.

 

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AI-assisted code review

Get instant AI-powered feedback on your code changes, with clear suggestions to enhance quality and performance.

 

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AI-powered pipeline diagnostics

Quickly identify the cause of build failures— no manual log review required.

 

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AI-driven deployment insights

Track every change in real time and see how deployments affect your customers, so your team can act quickly and deliver with confidence.

 

 

Atlassian Cloud vs Data Center: Which option to choose?

Key Timeline for Data Center End of Life

  • March 30, 2026 — Sales of new Data Center licenses and Marketplace apps to new customers end. 

  • March 30, 2028 — Last date for existing customers to purchase license expansions or new Marketplace apps. 

  • March 28, 2029 — All Data Center subscriptions and associated Marketplace apps expire; products become read-only. 

Failing to act by this date means your Data Center instance will no longer be supported for active use — only read-only access remains.

 

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Cloud: The best all-around fit for most organizations

With Atlassian Cloud, you’ll benefit from:

check-circle No manual upgrades or infrastructure maintenance — lowering your total cost of ownership

check-circle Real-time security updates and ongoing expert support from Atlassian

check-circle Secure, browser-based access from anywhere — perfect for globally distributed teams

check-circle Rapid digital transformation and continuous feature delivery

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Data Center: For Regulated or Self-Managed Environments

Data Center remains an option if your organisation has critical self-management or regulatory requirements not yet addressed in Cloud. You might choose it if:

⚠️You must meet a regulatory standard that isn’t yet supported in Atlassian Cloud

⚠️Your data must reside in a self-managed environment under your full control

Whatever your choice,
catworkx supports you in any case


As a certified Atlassian Enterprise Platinum Solution Partner, catworkx brings deep expertise in consulting, migration, configuration, training, licensing and optimisation. Whether you decide on Cloud migration or continue with Data Center, we’ll help you align Atlassian tools to your business goals, streamline operations and future-proof your strategy.

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