The French administration is moving away from Microsoft Teams and Zoom in favor of a domestically developed videoconferencing solution. According to EuroNews, all government employees in every ministry will transition to the French platform Visio by the coming year.
Similar to its predecessors, Visio features an AI-driven transcription capability. It operates on cloud services provided by a French firm. Currently, the service supports about 40,000 individuals and has undergone trials over the past 12 months. Authorities anticipate annual savings of up to €1 million ($1.2 million) for each 100,000 users through this change.
This move to abandon Microsoft Teams and Zoom aligns with a larger initiative to decrease dependence on overseas software, especially from American providers. As part of the Suite Numérique initiative, the country intends to replace tools such as Gmail and Slack within official operations.
"The goal is to phase out non-European systems and ensure the protection and privacy of state digital exchanges using a robust, independent resource," stated David Amiel, the minister overseeing civil service and administrative changes. "This approach underscores France's dedication to technological independence, especially given increasing global conflicts and concerns over external monitoring or operational interruptions."