Migrating from Data Center to Cloud with Atlassian’s FastShift Program

If your organization is still operating in Atlassian Data Center, the time to begin planning your migration to Cloud is now. 

With end of life for Atlassian’s Data Center products coming in 2029, you risk slipping into “unsupported” territory on the products your team relies on every day—unless you have a solid plan in place. 

Another risk of approaching 2029 without a plan is the potential for additional costs associated with last-minute migrations. The time and effort required to push a last-minute migration across the finish line before you lose support can result in extra working hours and potentially additional downtime of your Atlassian environment. 

The good news is Atlassian is making the planning and execution of Cloud migrations as easy as possible with their FastShift program.  

In this blog, we’ll discuss what the FastShift program offers and why, and how it can change the way you approach your organization’s upcoming Cloud migration. 

What Is Atlassian’s FastShift Program?  

The FastShift program offers complimentary migration support for Atlassian customers using Data Center products with over 1,000 users.  

Included in the program:  

• A dedicated migration team
• Advanced migration tooling designed to reduce downtime
• Structured co-delivery with Atlassian Solutions partners 

With these benefits, your team is more likely to complete a migration on schedule and within budget. 

Advantages of Using FastShift  

Faster Migration Time  

The FastShift program reduces most migrations from 12-18 months to a target timeframe of under 6 months. 

Imagine how much more effective your team will be with that extra 6-12 months to get adjusted to the new environment and enhance their workflows with Cloud-exclusive tools like Rovo—you'll hit the the ground running and seeing the benefits of Cloud in no time. 

Cost Savings 

Since the FastShift program includes a dedicated migration team, your organization can save money on the technical support costs associated with migration. Then, you can use that budget to focus on ensuring your team’s success post-migration (more on that later!).  

Enhanced Support 

Having a direct line of communication with Atlassian throughout your migration is a game-changer, because Atlassian collaborates across their R&D teams and with partners, helping you get your issues addressed more quickly and efficiently. 

Continued Access to Dual Licensing  

Dual licensing means once you purchase your Cloud license, your Data Center license will be free, so you don’t have to pay for two licenses at the same time to facilitate migration. 

The FastShift program ensures continued access to dual licensing throughout the migration process, meaning you don’t have to worry about redundant costs. 

The Gliffy Point of View: FastShift as One of Several Recommendations 

FastShift is an awesome, affordable way to get to the Cloud ASAP—but don’t cut your budget just yet.  

Here’s what we recommend for that budget freedom you’ll get by taking advantage of FastShift: continued investment in Cloud success to make the most of your tools.  

This might involve education for your team to support adoption of new, powerful features available only in Cloud. This especially applies to Rovo, which offers a wide variety of possibilities for increasing collaboration and efficiency. 

Continued investment in Cloud success might also include consulting to ensure your environment meets your business needs. You and an expert can discuss your priorities and goals, and they can help you identify solutions to achieve them.  

For a one-two punch that will set you up for long-term success, work with one of our Preferred Partners alongside FastShift. Our partners have already facilitated hundreds of Cloud migrations, and they’re the ones who will ensure you see the full benefits of moving to Cloud post-migration.  

With this strategy, you can take advantage of the speed and support offered by the FastShift program while reallocating budget to areas that will help you make the most of your investment in Atlassian products. 

Start Planning Your Migration 

If you’re part of that group of Atlassian users currently operating in Data Center, you still have a few years to prepare for Data Center end of life. However, it’s never too early to start making your migration plan.  

Here are a few resources from the Gliffy team that can help you along the way: 

• Webinar: Your Path to Cloud Success: Migration Options and Gliffy Solutions
• Resource: Gliffy Cloud Migration Guide 

We can’t wait to see you in the Cloud!