France Just Created Its Own Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Teams and Zoom
7 days ago
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- France will replace US-based videoconferencing software with Visio by 2027 as part of the La Suite Numérique initiative.
- Visio is an open-source app with 'Zoom-level performance' and runs on French infrastructure, ensuring data sovereignty.
- The goal is to enhance security and confidentiality by using European solutions, as stated by Minister David Amiel.
- France has previously moved away from Big Tech, like Lyon replacing Microsoft with ONLYOFFICE and a Linux OS.
- Other European countries, like Germany and Denmark, are saving money by switching to LibreOffice and open-source solutions.
- Switzerland's data protection authorities are urging a reconsideration of international cloud services for sensitive data.