France Mandates Shift to Sovereign Software in Strategic Break from American Tech Giants

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:30:26 +0000

Paris, Thursday 29 January 2026 The French government has ordered a mandatory phase-out of American collaboration platforms, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom, across all public services by 2027. Championing digital autonomy, Paris is deploying ‘Visio’, a domestic alternative hosted securely within the EU. Beyond the immediate data security benefits, this strategic pivot highlights a significant economic incentive: the state projects savings of €1 million annually for every 100,000 users by eliminating foreign licensing fees. This regulatory move sets a definitive precedent for the Benelux region, challenging European reliance on non-EU hyperscalers and potentially catalysing a broader market shift toward compliant, locally-owned digital infrastructure.

Elovate Secures Virginia State Police Contract for Automated Work Zone Safety

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:42:37 +0000

Utrecht, Tuesday 20 January 2026 Modaxo’s Elovate finalised a contract with Virginia State Police to deploy automated speed enforcement in work zones, addressing a critical safety gap after 1,143 speeding-related crashes occurred in 2024.

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France Mandates Shift to Sovereign Software in Strategic Break from American Tech Giants

Elovate Secures Virginia State Police Contract for Automated Work Zone Safety