Project Online Is Retiring - Future-Proof Your PMO

Migrate to OnePlan with Exco Partners and unlock AI-driven portfolio insights before support for Project Online ends in 2026.

Avoid Disruption. Start Your Migration Today

With Project Online nearing retirement, the risks are real - data loss, reporting gaps, and weakened governance.

Exco Partners, Australia’s leading Microsoft transformation specialist, provides a seamless migration to OnePlan, an award-winning AI-driven portfolio management platform.

⁠Start now to safeguard business continuity, strengthen oversight, and enable smarter decision-making across your portfolio.

Book a free migration assessment today

What Project Online’s Retirement Means

Microsoft Project Online will no longer be supported after 30 September 2026 - after that, systems will no longer receive updates or security patches. Here’s what that means for your organisation:

No Security Patches

Unsupported systems become vulnerable to cyber threats and compliance risks.

Limited
Functionality

Legacy workflows, reporting, and integrations may break or become unreliable.

Operational
Risk

Without a migration plan, project delivery, governance, and reporting could be disrupted.

Missed Opportunities

You’ll miss out on modern AI-driven tools, Microsoft 365 integration, and smarter portfolio management.

Why OnePlan and Exco Partners Are the Smart Choice

Award-Winning Platform

OnePlan has won multiple industry awards for innovation, usability, and portfolio management excellence. Trusted globally, it’s proven in complex enterprise migrations.

AI-Driven Portfolio Intelligence

Predict resource bottlenecks, identify portfolio risks, and get actionable insights with AI and Microsoft Copilot - smarter than manual tracking or other tools.


Strategy-to-Execution Alignment

Connect strategic goals directly to project delivery, improving visibility for executives and PMOs.

Local Australian Expertise

Exco Partners delivers hands-on support and change management across government, finance, healthcare, and enterprise organisations.

Transformation, Not Just Migration

Exco Partners ensures teams adopt new ways of working, not just new tools - embedding governance, processes, and reporting best practices.

Seamless Migration with OnePlan & Exco Partners

1. Discovery & Assessment – Analyse your existing Project Online environment to identify dependencies and risks.
⁠2. Pilot & Design – Configure OnePlan to align with governance, workflows, and reporting requirements.
⁠3. Migration & Integration – Move projects safely with full Microsoft 365 integration.
⁠4. Adoption & Training – Ensure team adoption and embed new processes.
⁠5. Optimisation & AI Insights – Continuous improvement using predictive analytics and portfolio intelligence.

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Why Choose OnePlan and Exco Partners

Feature

OnePlan + Exco Partners

Other providers

Platform recognition

Multiple award-winning PPM solution

Limited

AI capability

Proactive analytics and copilot

Limited

Focus

Strategy - Execution - Outcomes

Task-level project management

Local expertise

Exco Partners - Australian delivery and change

Mostly tool development

Integration flexibility

Native integration with Microsoft 365, Teams, Power BI, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow and custom

Limited integrations, primary Project for the Web and basic connectors

Outcomes

Portfolio intelligence, transformation, project tracking

Project tracking

FAQs


⁠Q1: When does Project Online end?

Microsoft Project Online support ends September 30, 2026. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide updates, security patches, or assisted support. Early migration reduces risk and ensures a smooth transition.

Q2: Can my data be safely migrated?
Yes. Exco Partners ensures full data continuity and integrity through a tested framework covering project plans, tasks, workflows, Power BI dashboards, and custom fields. Migration includes validation, staged cutovers, and reconciliation to maintain your history and reporting.

Q3: Will my teams need training?
Absolutely. Exco Partners provides role-based training, workshops, train the-trainer programs, and adoption coaching. We track metrics to ensure the system is fully embedded into daily workflows and governance practices.

Q4: Why OnePlan?
⁠OnePlan is a multi-award-winning PPM solution with:

  • Deep Microsoft 365 integration (Teams, Planner, Power BI, Power Apps, Azure DevOps)
  • Enterprise portfolio management features (resource planning, financial governance, scenario modelling)
  • Extensibility and automation capabilities
  • Enterprise-grade security and compliance
  • Local ANZ delivery expertise via Exco Partners

Q5: Why choose Exco Partners for your Project Online transition?
Exco Partners is Australia’s leading Microsoft transformation specialist and an award-winning OnePlan implementation partner. Unlike generic migration providers, we go beyond moving data - we help you reimagine your PMO for the modern Microsoft ecosystem.

Our proven framework connects strategy, delivery, and outcomes through OnePlan’s AI-powered portfolio management, integrated with Microsoft 365, Power BI, and Teams. With deep experience across government and enterprise, Exco Partners delivers seamless migration, stronger governance, and measurable performance gains.

When Microsoft Project Online support ends on 30 September 2026, Exco ensures you’re not just supported - you’re modernised, future-ready, and positioned for smarter decision-making.

Q6: What happens if we wait until 2026 to migrate?
Waiting until Microsoft’s 30 September 2026 deadline increases the risk of disruption, unsupported systems, and resource bottlenecks. Late migrations often mean rushed timelines, data quality issues, and limited partner availability. Starting early with Exco Partners ensures time for planning, validation, and change management - delivering a smoother, lower-risk transition.

Q7: How do we get started with Exco Partners?
Getting started is simple. Book a free migration assessment with Exco Partners to review your current Project Online environment, data, and governance structure. We’ll provide a readiness report, migration roadmap, and tailored implementation plan for OnePlan, aligned with your business priorities and timeline.

Q8: Can we continue using Project Online while migrating?
Yes. Our staged migration approach allows your teams to continue working in Project Online while we move data, configure OnePlan, and validate workflows – minimising disruption.

Q9: How long does the migration process take?
Migration timelines vary based on the size and complexity of your PMO. Typically, organisations complete a full migration within 6–12 weeks, including validation, training, and adoption activities.

Q10: What support is available post-migration?
Exco Partners provides ongoing support, governance guidance, and optimisation services. Our team ensures OnePlan remains aligned with your evolving business needs and Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Q11: Is OnePlan compliant with Australian government and enterprise standards?
Yes. OnePlan meets enterprise-grade security, compliance, and privacy standards, including Australian government and corporate requirements.