A Smarter, Better Path to Your Next PLM Solution | Life Beyond Agile

The end-of-life deadline for Oracle Agile PLM is no longer theoretical. December 31, 2027 is set in stone—no extensions, no exceptions. And while many companies hoped to wait it out or quietly maintain status quo, the risks of delay have now surpassed the risks of action.

In this unflinching fireside chat, Tom Shoemaker, VP of Product Marketing at Propel and Mike Coleman, veteran PLM migration strategist, break down why holding onto Agile beyond 2027 is a nonstarter—from mounting security vulnerabilities and broken integrations to an inevitable resource bottleneck. Mike’s team has managed over 50,000 Agile users, and they’re already decommissioning their data center in preparation for what’s next.

The speakers outline why Propel is the natural destination for modern PLM needs—and how, together with Mike's team, they're helping companies transition quickly, securely, and confidently.

If you’ve been hoping to delay migration a little longer, this session will change your mind.

Key Insights & Takeaways:

1. Accept that December 31, 2027, is a hard stop—there will be no extensions.
2. Prioritize migration planning now to avoid last-minute resource shortages.
3. Eliminate false confidence in outdated support options—Oracle won’t back you.
4. Address escalating security vulnerabilities before they put your data at risk.
5. Recognize that integrations will break post-EOL—with no path to repair.
6. Choose a native SaaS solution to avoid the pitfalls of hosted legacy platforms.
7. Leverage proven migration frameworks to reduce cost, risk, and disruption.
8. Don’t wait for a queue—secure your spot with partners who’ve done this before.
9. Modernize your PLM to gain long-overdue innovation and performance boosts.
10. Treat migration as a strategic opportunity—not just a technical necessity.

What The Experts Say:

MIKE COLEMAN:

"In our opinion, nobody should remain on Agile. Everyone should be looking at their migration path right now. The question isn’t if you need to migrate—it’s when."

"We’ve had it confirmed by a very reliable, highly placed executive at Oracle: December 31, 2027, is the end date. There will be no extension. There’s also a rumor circulating that market-based Premier Support will still be offered by Agile—that if you pay Oracle enough, they’ll continue offering Premier Support to a select group of customers. This is untrue. It’s misinformation, and it has also been verified by Oracle."

"Bad actors are now aware that Agile is like Swiss cheese—and they’re taking advantage of it. If I told you the names of some of the companies being targeted, you’d be shocked. These are large, very capable organizations. Believe it or not, they know they’re vulnerable. And once attackers have even a little success, they realize Agile is an easy mark—and then they go after everyone."

TOM SHOEMAKER:

“We’ve often heard Propel talked about as the heir apparent to Agile. We’ve got deep roots—people who spent time in the Agile ecosystem, held leadership positions there, and have since come over to build this new way of doing PLM."

"Propel offers all the checkboxes you’d expect from a PLM system—a lot of the features Agile users love out of the box—are taken care of. A robust and extensible data model to accommodate changes you don’t anticipate—got that covered. Then there are the additional areas we focus on: being successful in commercializing your product, embedding quality, and maintaining a closed loop as the product lives out in the field. These are all key advantages Propel offers."

Whether you're ready or not, the time to leave Agile is now. We're here to help you get started.