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On 8th September 2025, Atlassian confirmed what many feared — Jira Data Center will reach end-of-life by March 2029, marking the end of Jira on-premises support. That announcement leaves organisations with three options: move to the cloud, attempt a hybrid setup, or find a true on-premises Jira alternative.
For industries where data sovereignty, compliance, and security are non-negotiable, a cloud-only approach isn’t viable. Healthcare organisations must remain HIPAA-compliant. Financial institutions must keep proprietary algorithms and lending data within their own firewalls. Governments, defence contractors, and manufacturers must protect sensitive information from external access — including foreign jurisdictions.
Data breaches keep proving the risk is real
The headlines keep coming:
- Qantas (2025): Hackers accessed personal data of over 5.7 million customers via a third-party vendor breach.
- MediSecure (2024): One of the largest health-data breaches in Australian history, with over 12.9 million patient records compromised.
- Salesforce (2025): Hackers extorted Salesforce after stealing data from dozens of customers, including Qantas, Disney, and Google Ads.
These incidents underscore a simple truth: once data leaves your control, it’s vulnerable. For regulated industries, on-premises project and work management isn’t just preferred — it’s mandatory. The approaching end of Jira on-premises makes it critical to act now.
Why on-premises is the only secure option
| Sector | Risk Profile | Why On-Prem is Essential |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | Proprietary lending algorithms, credit data, compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS) | Keeps all financial data inside protected internal systems |
| Healthcare | Patient data, HIPAA, privacy laws | Guarantees no patient information leaves secure networks |
| Government | National security, classified projects | Maintains sovereignty, no exposure to foreign-hosted cloud |
| Security / Defence | Encrypted communications, investigations | Eliminates risk of external access or monitoring |
| Manufacturing | Product IP, schematics, trade secrets | Prevents theft of industrial IP and supply chain data |
For these sectors, a server-based project management platform is the only acceptable solution — especially with the end of Jira on-premises looming.
Why Easy Redmine is the true on-prem alternative
With Jira Data Center disappearing, organisations are evaluating their next steps. One platform stands out: Easy Redmine.
Distributed locally by Validity Group, Easy Redmine provides a fully server-based project and work management solution that matches — and often exceeds — Jira’s on-premises capabilities:
- Total Data Control
Run your environment on your own servers — no external dependencies, no shared infrastructure, and full encryption at every layer. - Seamless Jira Migration
Easy Redmine supports direct migration from Jira and Confluence, with minimal downtime. - Built for Regulated Industries
Whether you manage financial workflows, patient records, defence programs, or IP-sensitive R&D, Easy Redmine keeps your information safe within your own secure network. - Local Support, Global Capability
As the official Easy Redmine distributor, Validity Group provides:
- Local implementation and support
- Data migration assistance
- Secure server deployment (on-prem or private cloud)
- Ongoing updates, training, and consulting
Timeline: end of Jira on-premises
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | End of new feature development for Data Center products; support limited to security & maintenance updates only |
| March 30, 2028 | Final license renewals & Marketplace app purchases |
| March 28, 2029 | Complete end of life — no support, no downloads, read-only mode |
After this date, on-prem Jira environments will be frozen, exposing businesses to compliance, security, and operational risks.
Your migration roadmap
To navigate the end of Jira on-premises smoothly, it’s important to follow a clear migration plan. These four steps will help ensure your transition is secure, compliant, and minimally disruptive:
- Audit your Jira deployment — identify essential workflows, integrations, and data dependencies.
- Engage Validity Group to map those structures into Easy Redmine.
- Pilot with a controlled department or project to validate performance and compliance.
- Scale up before 2028 to ensure full operational continuity.
Migrating isn’t just about switching platforms — it’s about protecting data sovereignty and preparing for the end of Jira on-premises.
The smart, secure, & supported path forward
As cyberattacks rise and regulatory pressure increases, the choice is clear:
If your organisation cannot risk external exposure, then on-premises project management is essential.
With Easy Redmine Server, supported locally by Validity Group, you get enterprise-grade capability, complete data control, and local accountability.
To help you plan your secure migration, we’ve prepared several resources:
- Explore our White Papers for insights and best practices
- Learn more about Easy Redmine Server Solutions to see how the platform can meet your organisation’s needs
- Easy Redmine’s case study: AXA Group’s case study of on-premises deployment
- Sign up for a free 30-day trial of Easy Redmine
Resellers and implementation partners interested in collaboration are warmly invited to start a conversation — building a secure, connected ecosystem for organisations that need it most.
Contact Validity Group today to discuss your secure on-premises migration.
