Linux Migration
We convert businesses and organizations to Linux and open source tools, and support them through the change.
A global movement is starting
Around the world, governments and organizations are questioning their dependence on proprietary software, and are starting to move their administrations to Linux and free software. Businesses and organizations here can benefit from the same transition.
Savings on license fees
Linux, LibreOffice and most open source tools have no license fees: no per-user subscription to renew every year.
Digital independence
Less dependence on American tech giants: you keep control of your tools, your data and your costs.
Transparency and open formats
The source code is open, and therefore verifiable, and open formats (such as ODF) keep your documents accessible over the long term.
Hardware that lasts longer
Linux often runs on older workstations than those required by recent versions of Windows.
Who can benefit
Small and medium businesses
Cut license and subscription fees per employee, across the whole fleet of workstations.
Municipalities
Public budgets to optimize and citizens' data to keep under control.
School service centres and school boards
Many workstations for staff and students, where license savings add up.
Nonprofit organizations
Tight budgets, where every dollar saved on licenses can go to the mission.
Example tools for workstations
Ubuntu
A widely used Linux operating system, with long-term support (LTS) releases, for desktops and servers.
Linux Mint
A distribution based on Ubuntu, with a desktop that feels familiar to Windows users, for a smoother transition.
LibreOffice
A free and open source office suite (word processor, spreadsheet, presentations) that opens and saves Word, Excel and PowerPoint formats.
Example tools for email, communication and browsing
Thunderbird
Desktop email, calendar and contacts client, replacing Outlook.
Roundcube
Webmail, accessible from a browser.
Mattermost
Team messaging, replacing Slack or Teams.
Jitsi Meet
Video conferencing, right in the browser.
Firefox
Free and open source web browser.
Example tools for servers
AlmaLinux
Server operating system, compatible with RHEL.
Rocky Linux
Another RHEL-compatible server operating system.
And all the other open source tools that replace your current software, based on your needs.
Support from start to finish
Assessment of your current setup
We take inventory of your workstations, software and needs, to plan the migration.
Pilot project
We migrate a small group of users first, to validate the transition before rolling it out across the organization.
Replacing Windows on workstations
Windows is replaced by Linux on workstations, or kept alongside it in a dual boot setup during the learning period.
Data and email migration
Transfer of your documents, emails and settings to the new tools.
Server migration
Migration of your servers to Linux systems such as AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux.
Backups
Setup of backups for your data and your servers.
Employee training
Training for your employees on Ubuntu or Linux Mint, LibreOffice and the other open source tools. The training is given by expert, highly qualified staff.
Post-migration support
Ongoing assistance once the transition is complete.