Say goodbye to BizTalk – and hello to the integration solution of the future with OpusCapita

Microsoft’s phase-out of its trusted BizTalk Server marks the end of an era – and the beginning of a major opportunity for businesses ready to modernize. If your organization still relies on BizTalk for critical integrations, now is the time to act. In this post, we’ll explore what BizTalk’s “End of Life” (EoL) really means, why delaying your transition is risky, and how OpusCapita SaaS offers a future-proof integration platform that’s faster, more secure, and built for modern enterprise needs.

What does BizTalk end of life actually mean?

When a version of BizTalk reaches its End of Life, it’s not just a technical footnote – it has real business consequences. Here’s what it entails:

• No more security updates
  Without ongoing patching, your platform becomes vulnerable to evolving cyberthreats – and risks falling out of sync with modern IT infrastructure.
  
• No technical support
  When issues arise, Microsoft no longer provides assistance. That means outages could become longer, more disruptive, and more expensive.
  
• No new features
  Your integration environment stops evolving. You miss out on cloud compatibility, API advancements, and performance
  

Current BizTalk support timeline

If you’re still running BizTalk 2013 or R2, you’re already past the EoL date. And if you’re on 2016, the clock is ticking fast.

Is your organization ready for the transition?

Staying on unsupported software isn’t just a technical inconvenience – it’s a strategic liability. The longer you wait, the harder and more expensive it becomes to:

• Find qualified BizTalk experts
• Maintain system stability
• Adopt modern integration standards and cloud capabilities

By continuing to use outdated systems, you risk falling behind both in technology and competitiveness.

How OpusCapita can help you migrate

OpusCapita’s integration experts offer a structured, low-risk approach to migrating off BizTalk:

1. Map your integrations
   • Identify partners, systems, and data flows that rely on BizTalk
   • Document the business purpose and criticality of each connection

2. Run a proof-of-concept
   • Validate key factors like performance, security, and operational fit before full migration

3. Phased cut-over
   • Operate new integration flows in parallel with existing ones
   • Gradually transition and retire BizTalk once all systems are verified

4. Training & documentation
   • Empower your internal teams with the knowledge and tools to manage the new platform confidently

Why choose OpusCapita SaaS?

Rather than rebuilding and managing your own integration layer, OpusCapita SaaS gives you a robust, cloud-native platform designed for today’s enterprise needs:

• Faster time-to-value
  Preconfigured connectors for major ERP systems, operators, and data interfaces mean rapid onboarding and faster ROI.
  
• Always up to date
  We handle upgrades, security patches, and platform improvements – no more EoL deadlines to worry about.
  
• Scalable performance
  Built on Microsoft Azure, the platform auto-scales with your traffic needs – without requiring extra operational overhead.
  
• Simple, transparent cost model
  Transaction-based pricing ensures you only pay for what you use – no license fees, no surprise costs.

Take control of your integration future

The BizTalk sunset is more than a technical footnote – it’s a catalyst for change. With OpusCapita SaaS, you can leave behind legacy limitations and move confidently into a more agile, secure, and cloud-ready future.