SharePoint On-Premises: end of support in 2026, switch to a sovereign European alternative with GoFAST!
Starting in July 2026, Microsoft will permanently discontinue support for SharePoint On-Premises versions 2013, 2016, and 2019. This deadline marks the end of an era and a major turning point, prompting businesses to rethink their collaborative and document management solutions.
The risks of late migration
Continuing to use SharePoint On-Premises after this date exposes you to various risks:
- Major security flaws, without updates or patches, in an increasingly tense cyber environment.
- Total dependence on an American solution, at the risk of losing control over your sensitive data and infrastructure
- Regulatory non-compliance, particularly in the context of the GDPR and new European requirements.
- Maintenance costs with obsolete infrastructure, leading to technical debt and rising costs, with no guarantee of sustainability.
A political and economic context that requires a different approach, with possible functional breaks with other applications or services.
The sharp deterioration in relations with the United States has highlighted the importance of digital sovereignty. To guarantee data protection, transparency and control over your tools, it is crucial to rely on European, open and independent solutions.
GoFAST: the open source and sovereign alternative to SharePoint
GoFAST is a European collaborative platform designed to meet the current needs of public and private organisations concerned about their digital autonomy.
- Migration experience: CEO-Vision has experience in migrating from SharePoint to GoFAST in critical environments
- Open source: complete code transparency and auditability on an Alfresco basis, recognised as the open source alternative to SharePoint.
- Sovereign: hosting in Europe, compliance with local regulations and GDPR guaranteed (Cloud Act, SecNumCloud, etc.).
- Secure: regular updates adapted to current threats and access management.
- User experience: GoFAST is recognised as providing a significantly superior user experience to SharePoint, with unique DMS features and Mistral-based AI, as well as advanced collaborative features such as workflows, video meetings, chat, e-signature, project management (kanban), pre-archiving management (DUA), and data classification, while remaining easy to use. (Find the different features of GoFAST here)
- References: Many local authorities, administrations, and companies trust us, including some that require high levels of sovereignty and security guarantees (National Police, and many more)
- Guaranteed On-Premise or Dedicated SaaS Strategy: While Microsoft is doing everything it can to switch its customers to SaaS, CEO-Vision will always offer the choice between managed On-Premise or dedicated/private SaaS (even in SecNumCloud).
Conclusion: why choose GoFAST now?
- Anticipate the end of SharePoint On-Premises, avoid last-minute rushes or risks associated with imminent obsolescence.
- Free yourself from proprietary American solutions to strengthen your data sovereignty.
- Take advantage of a flexible, compliant and transparent solution that is perfectly adapted to the European regulatory context.
- Benefit from local, expert support for a controlled, secure migration without any disruption to your business.
What this means for your business in practical terms:
| Issues | On-Premise SharePoint | GoFAST (sovereign and open-source alternative) |
|---|---|---|
| Support et security | Completed in 2026, unresolved issues | Regular updates, guaranteed security |
| Data control | Risk of data requests under the Cloud Act, even when hosted in a Microsoft data centre in France | European hosting, dedicated platform, total sovereignty |
| Regulatory compliance | Increased risks of non-compliance (Cloud Circular at the centre) | GDPR compliant, adapted to local standards |
| Costs and maintenance | Increasing costs and heavy maintenance | Controlled costs, flexible infrastructure |
| Technological independence | High dependence on a single US supplier | Open source, personnalisable, indépendant |
Checklist for a successful migration to GoFAST:
- Audit of your current SharePoint environment
- Identification of business dependencies
- Migration planning with our expert team
- User training on GoFAST
- Post-migration support and local assistance
Don't let your business depend on an outdated American solution with a questionable user experience. With GoFAST, regain full control of your digital collaboration, secure your data, and equip yourself with a solution that is ready to meet the technological and regulatory challenges of tomorrow.
You can now try the platform free of charge and with no obligation for 30 days: