As the global technology ecosystem continues to shift toward cloud computing, leading Nigerian software solutions company, Alluvium, has reaffirmed its readiness to help organizations across the world, Europe, America, Asia and other continents particularly Africa, to transition seamlessly to the new digital era of cloud only following Atlassian’s recent announcement to end support for its Data Center products by March 2029.
The move by Atlassian, one of the world’s foremost providers of project management and collaboration tools, marks a significant turning point in enterprise software deployment, signaling the end of traditional on-premise hosting and a total embrace of cloud-driven solutions.
Speaking with Remotework News (RWN) on the development, Wale Olojo, Chief Executive Officer of Alluvium, described Atlassian’s decision as strategic and long-anticipated, noting that industry observers had seen the gradual shift in the company’s priorities over the past few years.
According to him, the announcement is not an abrupt move but a carefully calculated decision aimed at consolidating Atlassian’s focus on cloud innovation, ensuring improved performance, stronger security, and long-term value for customers.
Olojo explained that running dual infrastructure platforms—Data Center and Cloud—had stretched Atlassian’s technical resources, adding that the company’s decision to unify its efforts under the cloud model will enable faster updates, improved user experiences, and better global competitiveness.
“Alluvium views this as a progressive step in the right direction,” he said. “It allows partners and customers to plan early and migrate with proper strategy rather than rush toward the deadline.”
He emphasized that Alluvium has been preparing for this transition for years, investing heavily in cloud-based application development, staff training, and solution innovation to ensure clients across Africa experience a smooth migration journey.
Olojo noted that Alluvium’s support approach is proactive and customer-centric, ensuring that each organization receives tailored migration strategies that address its unique workflows, integrations, and security requirements.
He added that migration is not a “plug-and-play exercise,” stressing that large organizations often operate complex systems that require meticulous planning and technical expertise to transition effectively without disrupting operations.
According to him, Alluvium’s engineers have managed several migration projects for both startups and large enterprises, leveraging a tested methodology that prioritizes data integrity, minimal downtime, and stakeholder collaboration.
He further revealed that the firm has developed several proprietary tools and frameworks to accelerate migration, automate repetitive processes, and enhance transparency, all of which have helped clients gain confidence in moving their operations to the cloud.
Olojo described the phase-out of server and Data Center products as a catalyst for innovation among Atlassian’s global partners, saying that it has spurred the creation of new apps, plugins, and migration tools that are now shaping the future of enterprise collaboration.
“At Alluvium, we turned this period into an opportunity to innovate,” he stated. “We’ve built solutions that simplify data migration and enhance user experience. This evolution has not just transformed our operations but strengthened the entire Atlassian partner ecosystem.”
He also acknowledged Atlassian’s critical role in supporting partners through the transition, particularly through its Cloud Migration Assistant, documentation resources, and dedicated engineering teams who provide technical support to partners globally.
“Although Atlassian may not handle every migration directly, their ecosystem is highly collaborative,” he explained. “Their tools, frameworks, and technical assistance make it easier for partners like us to deliver reliable cloud experiences to clients.”
Highlighting the significance of the development for Africa, Olojo said the shift to cloud computing will liberate many organizations from the heavy costs associated with maintaining local servers and data centers, especially in regions with unstable electricity and limited connectivity.
He noted that cloud solutions will allow African businesses to operate efficiently with minimal infrastructure requirements, relying instead on secure, managed cloud environments maintained by global providers.
“This change levels the playing field,” Olojo remarked. “African organizations can now focus on innovation, productivity, and service delivery without being burdened by hardware maintenance or energy costs.”
Olojo urged Nigerian and African enterprises to embrace the transition with an open mind, stressing that most global technology leaders—such as Microsoft, Adobe, and Salesforce—have already completed similar migrations to full cloud environments.
He warned that resistance to this inevitable change could leave local organizations technologically isolated and uncompetitive in an increasingly digital global market driven by artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time collaboration.
“As Africa’s digital ecosystem grows, we must keep pace with the world,” he concluded. “Cloud technology represents the future of efficiency, scalability, and innovation. Organizations that move early will enjoy the greatest benefits.”
With less than five years before Atlassian’s 2029 deadline, Alluvium’s proactive stance positions it as one of Africa’s most reliable cloud migration partners, reinforcing its role in driving digital transformation and strengthening enterprise resilience across the continent.