End of Support for HCL Notes 9.x and 10.x: A Strategic Turning Point
The discontinuation of support for HCL Notes versions 9.x and 10.x is more than just a technical deadline for many companies – it marks a strategic turning point. While HCL continues to develop the platform with versions like 12.x and the upcoming release of version 14, many IT and digital decision-makers see this moment as a deliberate opportunity to chart a new course: away from a siloed, legacy infrastructure and towards a future-proof, integration-ready process platform.
Because the real question is no longer: How do we continue with Notes?
It’s: Is this still the right foundation for our future process and digital strategy?
If you want your applications, workflows, and databases to rest on a stable foundation, you don’t have to continue the legacy. You can replace it strategically – without losing the functional core. This is exactly where Axon Ivy comes in.
This isn’t just about technology. It’s about stability, scalability – and whether your processes can keep pace with business dynamics.
When “Standard” Isn’t Enough: Your Applications Deserve a Strategic Answer
The challenge lies not only in choosing whether or not to upgrade – but in evaluating the platform fundamentally. With support for older versions ending, companies are faced with a tough decision: continue with a modernized but still proprietary environment, or use this opportunity to explore better alternatives?
It’s a complex consideration – especially since HCL Notes rarely hosts standard solutions. In many cases, these are custom-built workflows, approval processes, and databases deeply embedded in business operations. These are apps that have proven their value over time but are increasingly constrained by outdated technology.
And the pressure to act is growing:
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Lack of support introduces security risks
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Internal expertise is becoming scarce
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The Notes interface no longer fits today’s digital workplace
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Maintenance and integration issues grow year over year
Acting now isn’t just about getting rid of an old system – it’s about setting your organization up for long-term digital success.
The Strategic Response to Your HCL Notes Legacy
A platform switch isn’t mandatory – but it’s often the smarter move. Companies opting against continued investments in Notes are shifting to technologies focused on openness, automation, and integration.
Axon Ivy is the answer to your specific HCL Notes databases and applications.
When the value of your legacy apps must be preserved – and further developed – you need a platform that’s not only technically compatible but also extends your existing setup functionally and strategically. That’s what Axon Ivy stands for.
With Axon Ivy, you migrate your Notes applications and databases in a controlled, step-by-step process – and gain innovation potential along the way.
Move to Axon Ivy: Strategically transform databases, processes, and applications
Axon Ivy provides a clear migration path away from HCL Notes and toward a modern, high-performance platform that offers far more than simple replacement:
1. Visually Model and Automate Complex Processes
Built on BPMN 2.0, Axon Ivy combines low-code simplicity with full-code flexibility. Notes workflows aren’t just “copied” – they’re reimagined: scalable, efficient, and visually controlled.
2. Seamless Integration with Your IT Landscape
Axon Ivy is open to both existing systems and new technologies. Whether ERP, CRM, DMS, cloud, or AI – open APIs and standard connectors allow direct integration. A transition phase with continued access to Notes data is fully supported.
3. Migrate Without Disruption
A full migration doesn’t have to be disruptive. Axon Ivy enables parallel operations, gradual replacement, and iterative rebuilding of your applications – without productivity loss or “big bang” transitions.
4. Modern User Experience with High Adoption
Axon Ivy’s web interface is intuitive, responsive, and role-based. It boosts user satisfaction and dramatically reduces onboarding and support efforts – a frequently underestimated cost factor.
5. Secure, Scalable, Future-Proof
Axon Ivy meets the highest security and compliance standards. The platform scales with your needs – whether cloud, on-premises, or hybrid. New applications can be added flexibly without creating new legacy issues.
Conclusion: Your Processes Are Too Valuable for Compromise
Even as HCL Notes continues to evolve, many organizations are now re-evaluating whether their applications are better served in a more open, future-ready environment. The end of support for older versions has accelerated this reflection – as outdated systems don’t just pose security risks, but also hinder innovation, efficiency, and scalability. Sticking with an unsupported platform means risking operational outages, rising costs, and the loss of critical knowledge.
Axon Ivy is a strategic alternative: a modern digital process automation platform that doesn’t just replace your HCL Notes environment – it transforms it. Technologically and economically, you benefit from the end of legacy licensing, reduced maintenance, automated processes, and a flexible development framework – all while gaining agility.
With Axon Ivy, you secure your processes for the long term – and build a platform that understands your applications, integrates seamlessly, and grows with your business.
Don’t wait for the next version change – shape your digital future today.
