Lyon Is Replacing Windows and Microsoft Office with Linux and OnlyOffice

9 months ago

Lyon, France's third-largest city, is replacing Microsoft Windows and Office with Linux, OnlyOffice, NextCloud, and PostgreSQL.
The move is part of a broader European strategy for digital sovereignty and reducing dependence on US-based tech companies.
Concerns over data security and political influence under US leadership have driven this shift.
The initiative supports local economic development by collaborating with regional organizations and hosting solutions in local data centers.
OnlyOffice, a Latvia-based open-source productivity suite, is being adopted instead of Microsoft Office.
Lyon expects cost savings, extended hardware lifespan, reduced e-waste, and a smaller environmental footprint.
Over 50% of public contracts for the project were awarded to local firms in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
Training for 10,000 civil servants began in June 2025 to facilitate the transition.
Lyon's migration is seen as a potential model for other municipalities seeking digital independence.

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