France Outlaws Teams and Zoom for Government Use: A Bold Move Toward Digital Sovereignty
France Outlaws Teams and Zoom for Government Use: A Bold Move Toward Digital Sovereignty In a major push for national security and technological independence, the French government has announced a comprehensive plan to phase out Microsoft Teams and Zoom for all state agencies by 2027 . The mandate underscores France’s commitment to protecting its critical infrastructure by reducing reliance on non-European software providers. The Rise of "Visio" and Suite Numérique The replacement for these American giants is Visio , a homegrown video conferencing solution developed under the "Suite Numérique" (Digital Suite) initiative. This project is a centerpiece of France's strategy to create domestic alternatives to everyday U.S. platforms, including Gmail and Slack .