THE CHALLENGE: MICROSOFT END-OF-LIFE MEANS URGENT ACTION
Microsoft has announced the end of life for Project Server 2019 and the retirement of Project Online by September 2026.
This change presents a critical operational and data continuity risk for organizations
that depend on these platforms for large-scale project planning and control.
KEY IMPACTS
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Project Server 2019: Support will cease — leaving environments vulnerable, unsupported, and without
future updates or security patches after July 14, 2026.
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Project Online: Will be shut down entirely, requiring customers to export and migrate their data to a new platform before deactivation on September 30, 2026.
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SharePoint 2013 Workflow Retirement: Project Server or PWA processes dependent on classic workflows (stage-gate approvals, governance workflows, PDP automation) will stop functioning unless they are
redesigned or replaced by April 2, 2026.
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High Migration Demand: As with other major end-of-life events (e.g., Trimble Prolog 09/2023), a global rush to migrate is expected, creating bottlenecks, downtime risks, and lost productivity for late movers.
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Affected Customers: Global enterprises face immediate decisions on where and how to migrate.
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT RETIREMENTS
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No further updates or security patches from Microsoft, increasing risk and compliance concerns.
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Rising operational costs as legacy systems become harder to maintain.
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Clunky user experiences and limited scalability, making it difficult to keep pace with modern project demands.
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Potential downtime and disruption if migration is delayed.
HOW LOADSPRING CAN HELP
LoadSpring delivers a proven, low-risk migration path to Microsoft Project Server Subscription Edition, hosted and managed in the LoadSpring Cloud — designed specifically for enterprise-grade project management environments.
Seamless Migration
& Modernization
End-to-End
Migration Planning
From test environments to full production cutovers.
Fast Deployment
Operational within days, not months.
Future-Proof Flexibility
Switch applications or upgrade versions without re-platforming.
Enterprise Security
& Reliability
SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR Compliant
Multi-factor authentication and role-based access.
Secure Cloud
Encryption, disaster recovery, and 99.9% uptime guarantee.
Performance
& Scalability
High-Speed Hosting
Optimized for project scheduling tools such as Project Server, P6, and
Powerproject.
Predictable Subscription Model
No hardware, no hidden maintenance.
Expertise You
Can Trust
24/7 Project-Focused Support
Not generic IT help.
Proven Success
Experience helping global enterprises transition from vendor-retired systems (e.g., Trimble Prolog).
Global Reach
Regional compliance and customer success teams across across the globe.
RECOMMENDED TIMELINE
Milestone | Action | Timing |
|---|---|---|
Planning & Consultation | Define scope, users, and data | Oct - Dec 2025 |
Test Environment Setup | LoadSpring sandbox environments | Jan - Feb 2026 |
Migration & Validation | Execute and verify data transfer | Mar - May 2026 |
Production Cutover | Decommission legacy systems | August 2026 |
ACT NOW — DON'T WAIT FOR THE 2026 RUSH
Thousands of Microsoft Project customers will soon compete for limited migration resources.
LoadSpring’s early-adoption framework guarantees:
Controlled, low-risk transition with ample testing time
Zero downtime
Long-term support and scalability