Perforce's Gliffy Tackles Enterprise Cloud Fears with Zero Egress Solution

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – December 02, 2025 – As the clock ticks down on Atlassian's Data Center products, a major hurdle for enterprise cloud migration is being addressed head-on. Perforce Software has launched a new application, Gliffy Diagrams | Zero Egress & Isolated Cloud-Ready, designed to resolve critical data security and compliance concerns that have kept many large organizations tethered to on-premise solutions.

This move comes at a pivotal moment. Atlassian has set a firm end-of-life date of March 28, 2029, for its Data Center offerings, pushing its massive customer base toward its cloud platform. While the shift promises enhanced AI capabilities, scalability, and innovation, it has also created significant challenges for enterprises in highly regulated sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. For these organizations, the prospect of data leaving their controlled environment—a concept known as data egress—is a non-starter, clashing with strict data sovereignty laws and internal governance policies.

Perforce's new Gliffy application enters this high-stakes environment as a crucial enabler, offering a secure pathway for visual collaboration in the cloud. By ensuring all diagram data remains within the customer's own Atlassian instance, the tool effectively removes a major roadblock to cloud adoption for the most security-conscious teams.

A Secure Bridge to the Cloud

The primary value proposition of the new Gliffy app is its promise of “Zero Egress.” It provides native diagramming capabilities within Confluence Cloud while guaranteeing that no data is processed or stored on external servers. This architecture is a direct response to the market's demand for greater control over sensitive information, such as strategic plans, network architecture diagrams, and process flows that are often created using tools like Gliffy.

"With end of life for Atlassian's Data Center products coming in 2029, it's more important than ever for our Data Center customers to be able to move to the Cloud without compromising on security and compliance," said Samie Delebo, Head of Product & GTM for Gliffy at Perforce Software. "Our new app empowers teams to continue diagramming securely in the Cloud while meeting compliance standards."

For the thousands of existing Gliffy users on Data Center, the transition is designed to be seamless. Perforce has maintained the familiar user interface, eliminating the need for retraining and minimizing disruption during the migration process. While some advanced features have been modified to enforce the strict no-egress policy, the core functionality that has made Gliffy a popular choice for its ease of use remains intact. This approach balances advanced security with user experience, a critical factor for successful enterprise software adoption.

Built for the Future of Enterprise Cloud Security

Beyond solving an immediate migration problem, Perforce's strategy is forward-looking. The application is not only built for today's security needs but is also designated as “Isolated Cloud-Ready,” positioning it for the next evolution of Atlassian's enterprise offerings. This aligns directly with Atlassian's upcoming Isolated Cloud, a single-tenant environment slated for a 2026 release, which will offer customers a completely private virtual cloud with dedicated compute, storage, and networking.

The technical foundation for this level of security lies in its compatibility with Atlassian's Forge platform, which enables developers to build apps where the data processing is confined between the user's browser and the Atlassian cloud backend. This architecture inherently prevents data from being exfiltrated to third-party services. This commitment is further underscored by Gliffy's adherence to stringent security benchmarks, including being one of the first diagramming apps to achieve SOC 2 Type II compliance and meeting Atlassian’s own “Cloud Fortified” standards, which signal robust security, reliability, and support.

These capabilities are essential for organizations needing to comply with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and ITAR, where proving data residency and control is a fundamental requirement. By building a tool that meets these high standards, Perforce is aiming to become the default choice for visual collaboration within these secure, isolated cloud ecosystems.

A Strategic Move in a Competitive Landscape

The Atlassian Marketplace is a vibrant but crowded ecosystem, and the diagramming space is particularly competitive. Gliffy's primary rival, draw.io (now diagrams.net), also offers a zero-egress solution built on the Forge platform, highlighting that data security has become a key battleground for app vendors. Both tools are vying to capture the lucrative enterprise market that is now compelled to move to the cloud.

Gliffy's differentiation appears to hinge on its explicit alignment with Atlassian's future enterprise roadmap, particularly the “Isolated Cloud-Ready” status. This, combined with its established reputation for user-friendliness and strong customer support, forms the core of its competitive strategy. While draw.io competes on feature versatility and cost-effectiveness, Gliffy is positioning itself as the premier integrated solution for enterprises prioritizing a smooth, compliant transition into Atlassian's most secure cloud environments.

Ultimately, the launch of Gliffy Diagrams | Zero Egress & Isolated Cloud-Ready is more than just a product update; it is a strategic play with implications for both Perforce and Atlassian. For Perforce, it reinforces its position as a key partner in the Atlassian ecosystem and strengthens its appeal to high-value enterprise clients. For Atlassian, robust third-party solutions like this are vital for accelerating its cloud-first strategy. By providing the tools that dismantle major migration barriers, partners like Perforce help ensure that even the most cautious enterprise customers can make the move to the cloud, paving the way for Atlassian to achieve its ambitious growth targets.