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Agile PLM was once a leading Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution with many benefits at its peak. Unfortunately, the “Agile” title Oracle once acquired no longer fits the product—or possibly never did—and the software will now be discontinued.
This move has left Agile PLM customers in a tough spot. Users have notable concerns about their product development process and fear a long, complicated, and expensive migration road. It’s not uncommon for us to answer questions about the scale of this transition.
The good news is it can be done quickly and easily with the right PLM strategy and agile workflows that suit your teams and organization. Here’s why moving away from Agile PLM in its current state is essential and how you can avoid a long and costly transition.
What happened to Agile PLM?
Agile PLM failed to evolve with the digital landscape, SaaS growth, and the demand for modern cloud-native solutions. Oracle will end Premier Support in 2027, leaving users with only sustaining support—no updates, patches, or technical assistance. Maintaining Agile PLM has become increasingly difficult due to its outdated foundation, security vulnerabilities, and outdated interface that hinders user experience.
Can I continue using Agile PLM?
Technically, yes—you can rely on Oracle’s extended support. However, after December 31, 2027, there will be no security patches or updates. While this may offer a temporary solution for limited budgets, the risks of relying on an unsupported system make planning for a transition essential.
What about Oracle's Fusion Cloud?
Oracle is encouraging Agile PLM users to migrate to its Fusion Cloud solution. However, this option often requires extensive data migration and workflow re-engineering, making it complex, costly, and time-intensive.
How soon should I make the change?
With Oracle confirming no further releases beyond version 9.3.6, Agile PLM users are left with outdated software from 2017. The absence of updates, innovation, and security patches makes transitioning unavoidable. Delaying the move only increases risks, inefficiencies, and costs—hindering competitiveness and slowing time-to-market.
Key reasons to transition now:
- On-Premise Limitations: Incompatible with modern technologies like AI, restricting advanced analytics and insights.
- Outdated and Vulnerable: Aging systems with stagnant support create security risks and inefficiencies.
- Rigid and Inflexible: Limited configuration options hinder adaptability and responsiveness to market changes.
- High Maintenance Costs: Resource-heavy updates and testing strain IT teams and budgets.
- Performance Challenges: Bottlenecks and scalability issues hinder time-to-market success.
- Lack of Innovation: No new releases create inefficiencies and missed opportunities.
How long will a transition take?
Transition timelines depend on the PLM solution chosen. Duro’s PLM offers a faster and more cost-effective transition compared to Oracle Fusion. With pre-built integrations and open APIs, hardware tools can sync in minutes, eliminating the need for consultants or prolonged downtime.
Why Transition to Duro?
- Quick Deployment: Pre-built integrations and open APIs enable rapid deployment, avoiding setup delays.
- Cost Savings: Cloud-native infrastructure eliminates costly maintenance and updates.
- Flexibility and Scalability: Adapts to unique workflows and scales with business growth.
- Future-Ready Features: Regular updates provide access to the latest tools and technologies.
- Improved Collaboration: Real-time data sharing enhances cross-team alignment and efficiency.
How do I transition from Agile PLM?
Transitioning to Duro is straightforward; we can get you quickly onboarded using out-of-the-box integrations of your choosing. Our onboarding team will show you how to sync your tools in minutes and start working without disruptions.
With Agile PLM’s discontinuation, you can rethink your PLM strategy and adopt a modern, flexible, cloud PLM solution. With Duro, you can future-proof your operations and streamline your workflows.
If you’d like to learn more, you can schedule a quick demo to see the Duro difference and how we can help your team hit the ground running. Then, we can take your Agile PLM transition from there.
