Oracle Agile PLM is an enterprise software platform used to manage the lifecycle of a product. It manages and tracks the product from idea to design, all the way through engineering and manufacturing, and finally quality, compliance and retirement.
Oracle Agile PLM end of life
Oracle announced that Agile PLM will sunset on December 31, 2027. The final Agile PLM version will be 9.3.6. This means the product will no longer be supported, leaving users to migrate to other tools.
What does this mean for Oracle Agile PLM users?
While Agile PLM users may technically still run the software, it’s not recommended, as support operations will cease to exist. There will be no critical updates, new features, or security patches after 2027.
This is especially critical when considering vulnerabilities. Companies operating in heavily regulated industries will need to migrate due to strict compliance requirements. It also could mean more cost to the companies as the architecture ages and requires more resources to manage.
Businesses looking to “future-proof” their systems may also want to consider migrating as the platform is built for on-premises use only and could struggle to integrate with newer cloud systems, support modern analytics or AI-enabled workflows, or adapt to changing business demands.
What are the next steps for businesses using Oracle Agile PLM?
- Start planning your migration strategy today!
- Take stock of your needs and what kind of tool you need moving forward. Contact services organizations to help you evaluate this if you can’t take it all in on your own.
- Evaluate your options
- Stay in the Oracle ecosystem—Migrate over to Oracle Fusion Cloud PLM.
- Consider best-in-class alternatives—Siemens Teamcenter PLM.
- Audit your systems and data—assess your existing data, integrations, processes, and customizations to understand what you have and how you want it carried forward.
Ready to migrate?
If your business is looking for guidance with the next steps, it’s critical to have a partner that knows PLM from the inside out. The experts at Applied CAx can help guide you through the process of migrating from Oracle Agile PLM to Siemens Teamcenter. Reach out for a consultation.