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title: Data Center End Of Life - What does it mean for Marketplace Apps?
description: Atlassian's Data Center EOL by 2029 prompts migration to Cloud, where STAGIL ensures seamless app transitions with enhanced support and innovative features.
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# [Data Center End Of Life - What does it mean for Marketplace Apps?](https://www.stagil.com/stagil-apps/data-center-end-of-life-what-does-it-mean-for-marketplace-apps)

 Written by [STAGIL Apps](https://www.stagil.com/stagil-apps/author/stagil-apps) | Sep 23, 2025 3:39:58 PM

*By now you’ve probably seen the **big news from Atlassian**: in line with their **Cloud-first strategy**, Atlassian Data Center products will officially reach **End of Life (EOL) on March 28, 2029**.*

 

You can read Atlassian’s full announcement [here](https://www.atlassian.com/blog/announcements/atlassian-ascend), but let’s break it down, especially from a **Marketplace App user’s perspective**, and outline how we at **STAGIL** are getting ready to support you every step of the way.

### 📅 The Key Dates You Should Know

Atlassian has set a clear timeline. Here are the milestones that matter most:

- **March 26, 2026** → No new Marketplace apps for Data Center to be released. Also, from this date, only pre-existing Data Center customers can buy add-ons for their Data Center instances. Data Center instances without addons are still available to purchase.
- **March 2028** → No new purchases of Data Center licenses or DC marketplace apps, and no more upgrades or renewals.
- **March 28, 2029** → Data Center products go into **read-only mode**. That’s the final deadline to migrate to Atlassian Cloud.

Why this matters: After March 2029, if you’re still running Data Center at that point, you won’t be able to add, extend, or actively manage your apps - or any of your data — so planning your migration path is critical.

### 🌤️ The Silver Lining - good things wait you on Cloud

While EOL dates always sound intimidating, the move to Cloud opens up significant new opportunities:

- **AI-powered productivity**: Access to tools like *Rovo* and enterprise-grade AI features of the Atlassian Cloud platform that simply won’t exist on Data Center.
- **Teamwork Graph**: A smarter way to break down silos and connect work across teams.
- **Enterprise flexibility**: Expanded data residency and compliance options for regulated industries.
- **Migration support**: Programs like *FastShift* designed to streamline your journey.

In other words, Cloud isn’t just “the new home” for Atlassian products — it’s where the innovation is happening.

### 🛠️ How STAGIL as a Marketplace Vendor supports You

At STAGIL, we are responsible in making sure your apps **continue to deliver value before, during, and after** this transition. Here’s how we’re doing it:

1. **Security and Maintenance** → We’ll maintain our Data Center apps with full updates right up until March 2029.
2. **Cloud-Ready Apps** → Many of our apps are already optimized for Atlassian Cloud. Several already run on the Forge platform, Atlassian’s new developer platform, ensuring enhanced security and scalability.
3. **Migration Tools** → Where apps exist on both platforms, we provide migration tooling to make the move smoother.
4. **Clear Guidance** → Resources to help you understand how functionality differs between Data Center and Cloud.
5. **Expert Support** → While we don’t run migrations ourselves, we can connect you with trusted specialists who do. See our partner network

### 📞 What’s Next for You?

If you’re a current STAGIL app user on Data Center, now is the right time to:

- Assess your timeline: How close are you to 2029, and how fast do you want to move?
- Explore your Cloud equivalents: Many of your favorite apps are already Cloud-ready.
- Start small: Even a quick planning call can clarify the best way forward

👉 [ Book a call ](https://www.stagil.com/contact)**t**o review your current setup and explore how to future-proof your apps in Atlassian Cloud.

### 🌍 The Future Waits

This transition is significant — but it doesn’t have to be disruptive. With Atlassian investing heavily in Cloud innovation and Marketplace vendors like STAGIL building Cloud-first experiences, the future is promising.

We’re here to make sure your apps not only survive the move, but **unlock new value in the Cloud ecosystem.**

[View full post](https://www.stagil.com/stagil-apps/data-center-end-of-life-what-does-it-mean-for-marketplace-apps)

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