SharePoint Migration and Document Sovereignty: a transformation that goes beyond a simple file transfer
At CEO-Vision, a SharePoint migration project is not just about copying and pasting files. It is a comprehensive and structured approach that incorporates technical, organizational, and document governance challenges.
A comprehensive and proven migration methodology
The projects carried out rely on a structured approach including:
- analysis of the SharePoint information architecture
- analysis of metadata and structured transfer into the Alfresco ECM
- adaptation of migration tools specifically developed over the course of projects
- estimation of migration timelines (initial and delta)
- execution of test migrations
- document integrity checks between source and target
- user change management support
This approach makes it possible to handle complex environments, such as recovering documents from systems like SEDIT (historical links to SharePoint) and their migration to GoFAST / Alfresco in a production environment, without disruption for users.
SharePoint 2016 and 2019: end of support in July 2026
The message is clear: Microsoft will end support for SharePoint 2016 and 2019 in July 2026. This deadline comes with an acceleration toward Microsoft 365 in SaaS mode.
For organizations still running on-premise SharePoint, this implies a transition to SaaS solutions subject to extraterritorial laws such as the Cloud Act, with data potentially accessible regardless of the datacenter location.
This evolution also creates significant constraints for organizations, including:
- increased dependency on SaaS models
- known limitations with large document volumes
- constraints related to complex folder structures
- gradual removal of traditional standalone SharePoint plans
A sovereign alternative based on Alfresco
In this context, GoFAST positions itself as a sovereign alternative to SharePoint, based on Alfresco as its ECM foundation.
The solution includes a range of collaborative and document management features:
- business workflows (BPM Bonita)
- collaborative editing (OnlyOffice)
- video conferencing (Jitsi)
- secure chat (Element / Matrix)
- legally binding electronic signature integrated into workflows
- search and indexing engine (Apache Solr) with full-text extraction
- advanced security features (document classification, granular permissions management, secure email sharing)
- sensitivity level management (C3 / EUCS / TLP)
It also enables multi-use access with granular permissions management and full technical administration.
Migrations already completed
CEO-Vision is already supporting several organizations in their SharePoint to GoFAST / Alfresco migration projects:
- Haute-Savoie Departmental Council: more than one million documents migrated from SEDIT with SharePoint link recovery
- Creusot Montceau Urban Community: migration of financial documents from SEDIT to GoFAST / Alfresco with SharePoint link recovery
- City of Nanterre: migration including on-premise SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
- National regulator: migration including C3 Confidential classified documents
A deadline that becomes an opportunity
The 2026 deadline is a major milestone for organizations. It offers the opportunity to regain control over their data and costs, while rethinking their document environments with a focus on sovereignty and business continuity.