As businesses grow, so do their needs for efficient and scalable tools to handle complex processes and foster collaboration across teams. Atlassian products like Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket have become the backbone of many organizations, offering robust solutions for project management, documentation, and software development. However, as your business evolves, you might find that your Atlassian tools need to be optimized, upgraded, or even migrated to a different environment to keep up with the demands of your growing team.
At Cirruslabs, we specialize in Atlassian migrations, ensuring your transition is smooth, secure, and tailored to your unique business needs. As a proud Atlassian partner, we bring years of experience and a deep understanding of the Atlassian ecosystem, which is reflected in the work we do for every project.
Why Migrate?
Whether you're moving from a server to the cloud, consolidating multiple instances, or upgrading to the latest version, migrating your Atlassian tools offers numerous benefits:
- Scalability: Leverage the power of the cloud to scale your tools as your team grows.
- Enhanced Security: Take advantage of the latest security features and compliance standards.
- Improved Performance: Benefit from faster load times, reduced downtime, and optimized workflows.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduce overhead costs by eliminating the need for on-premises infrastructure.
Migration Types
Our Approach
Every migration project at Cirruslabs starts with a thorough assessment of your current setup and a clear understanding of your goals. We work closely with your team to:
- Plan: Develop a detailed migration plan that minimizes disruption to your business.
- Test: Conduct comprehensive testing to ensure compatibility and performance.
- Execute: Perform the migration with minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
- Support: Provide ongoing support to address any post-migration issues and ensure a smooth transition.
Benefits of Migration to Atlassian
Migrating from a server or Data Center (DC) environment to the cloud can offer significant benefits, especially regarding time savings and operational efficiency based on the results CirrusLabs has seen from their clients. Here’s an example breakdown:
Infrastructure Management
- Server/DC: Requires ongoing hardware management, software updates, security patches, and backups.
- Cloud: Atlassian manages infrastructure so your team can focus on strategic work rather than maintenance.
- Time Savings:
- Server/DC: Typically, teams spend 5-10 hours per week on infrastructure management.
- Cloud: 0 hours, as Atlassian handles it.
Annual Savings: 260-520 hours (5-10 hours/week 52 weeks)
Scaling and Performance
- Server/DC: Scaling requires planning, purchasing hardware, and potential downtime.
- Cloud: Automatic scaling with no downtime.
- Time Savings:
- Server/DC: 10-20 hours per scaling event (estimate 2-4 events/year)
- Cloud: 0 hours (As Atlassian handles it)
Annual Savings: Around 80 hours or more depending upon the frequency of events/year.
Feature Updates and Maintenance
- Server/DC: Manual upgrades can lead to downtime and require planning.
- Cloud: Automatic updates with no downtime.
- Time Savings:
- Server/DC: 10-15 hours per update (2-4 updates/year).
- Cloud: 0 hours(As Atlassian handles it)
Annual Savings: Over 60 hours based on the frequency of events/year.
Security Management
- Server/DC: Requires regular security patches and monitoring.
- Cloud: Security is managed by Atlassian with built-in compliance.
- Time Savings:
- Server/DC: 10-20 monthly hours on security management.
- Cloud: 0 hours (As Atlassian handles it).
Annual Savings: Around 240 hours
User Support and Downtime
- Server/DC: Requires support for users during downtime or issues.
- Cloud: Less downtime, quicker support from Atlassian.
- Time Savings:
- Server/DC: 5-10 hours per month handling downtime issues.
- Cloud: 0-1 hours.
Annual Savings: Around 120 hours
Cost of Ownership
- Server/DC: Costs related to hardware, cooling, energy, and physical space.
- Cloud: Reduced or eliminated physical costs.
- Time Savings: This is more about cost reduction, but managing costs and logistics can save 10-20 hours/year.
Annual Savings: Around 120 hours
Business Impact
- Focusing on Core Business: Freeing up hundreds of hours annually allows your team to focus on innovation, improving processes, and driving business value.
- Improved Agility: Faster time to market with features and scalability, allowing the business to respond more quickly to market demands.
- Reduced Risk: Managed security and compliance to reduce the risk of breaches and downtime.
Success Stories
We've completed numerous migration projects for businesses across various industries. For example, a recent migration for a global tech company involved consolidating multiple Jira instances into a single cloud-based platform. This streamlined their project management processes, reduced costs, and improved collaboration across teams in different locations. We also migrated one of America’s largest TV data providers to the Atlassian cloud from the Server Instance. They saved on spending towards maintenance and resource usage while managing to scale efficiently.
Why Choose Cirruslabs?
- Expertise: Our team comprises certified Atlassian experts with years of experience handling complex migration projects.
- Customization: We tailor our approach to meet your needs, ensuring a solution that aligns with your business objectives.
- Partnership: As an Atlassian partner, we stay updated on the latest developments in the Atlassian ecosystem, allowing us to provide the best possible service to our clients.
Ready to take your Atlassian tools to the next level? Let's talk about how Cirruslabs can help you with your migration project. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!