What Runs on Atlassian Really Means?

[Mahima_miniOrange]

🔐 Not All Cloud Apps Are Built the Same, Here’s Why That Matters

When evaluating an app for your Atlassian instance, the first question is usually: What does it do?

But for security teams, the real question is often:
Where does our data go?

In today’s enterprise environment, architecture matters just as much as features. With increasing focus on compliance, residency, and data protection, understanding how an app is built has become critical.

That’s where the Runs on Atlassian badge comes in

     

So, What Does “Runs on Atlassian” Actually Mean?

The Runs on Atlassian badge, introduced by Atlassian, is more than just a label in the Marketplace.

It indicates that the app:

• Is built on Forge

• Runs entirely on Atlassian-hosted infrastructure

• Aligns with data residency controls

• Does not move customer data outside Atlassian (except permitted analytics data)

In short, the app operates completely within Atlassian’s cloud environment, no external servers, no hidden backend infrastructure, no unexpected data flows.

Why Enterprises Care

If you’ve ever been part of a security review or vendor assessment, you know how detailed those discussions can get.

• Where is the data processed?

• Is it stored externally?

• What regions are involved?

• Who has access?

Apps that Run on Atlassian simplify those conversations. There’s architectural clarity. There’s infrastructure transparency. And that reduces friction during approvals.

Trust Is Built on Transparency

As more organizations adopt cloud-first strategies, trust isn’t just about functionality, it’s about design choices.

The Runs on Atlassian badge helps teams quickly identify apps that align with Atlassian’s cloud security model, making it easier to move forward with confidence.

For teams focusing on protecting sensitive information, solutions like  miniOrange DLP follow this approach ensuring data protection within the Atlassian ecosystem while maintaining the transparency enterprises expect.

[Elena_Communardo Products]

Hi @Mahima_miniOrange Very good explanation! A lot of teams still evaluate Marketplace apps only by features and pricing, while architecture and data flow are what slow down approvals later.

The Runs on Atlassian badge is becoming a real shortcut for security reviews because it answers the “where does the data live?” question upfront. Especially for enterprises dealing with residency and compliance, Forge-native apps remove a big layer of uncertainty.

[Mahima_miniOrange]

Absolutely right, appreciate you adding this perspective to the discussion!