End of Life Process at D2L
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D2L is passionate about creating solutions that ignite the desire to learn. We are constantly updating our product offerings to bring new solutions and features to market. As part of the ongoing life cycle of product innovation, we sometimes discontinue the sale and support of certain products and services.
D2L has a rigorous review process to understand the impact of end of life decisions and to ensure clients receive advance notice of product and tool end of life decisions. Where appropriate, D2L uses a phased approach to end of life starting with end of sale, followed by end of new use and completing with end of life. End of life notices typically occur 3-12 months prior to end of life of a product or tool and are accompanied by blog posts that outline the rationale, expected impact, and alternative offerings associated with an end of life decision. For any planned high impact removal of functionality, D2L provides at least 12 months notice. Our Product and Customer Success teams work together on communication and transition plans for clients who are directly impacted by changes.
Example End of Life Communication Plan
12 Months Out
- Internal planning, impact assessment and approval
6 Months Out
- Intent to End of Life notice provided in Announcements section of release notes with link to end of life details.
- Communication and transition plans for impacted clients implemented by Product and Customer Success teams.
1-3 Months Out
- Disruptive change reminder provided in Announcements section of release notes with link to end of life details.
Month of End of Life
- End of life notice in release notes.