Atlassian to retire data center products by 2029, forcing shift to cloud

Atlassian is phasing out its data center line—including Jira, Confluence, and Bamboo—by March 2029, pushing customers toward its cloud platform. Bitbucket is the lone exception, retaining a hybrid license for sensitive source code. While Atlassian cites AI-driven advantages, critics warn of rising costs and complex migrations. For many enterprises with legacy system ties, the decision may force difficult choices—or a departure from Atlassian entirely.