The Elysee is home to the Presidency of the French Republic, which supports the President’s actions.Staff members at an extremely busy, active office help run the French Presidency of the Republic.
The eXo Product Team had the opportunity to discuss the whys and hows of the Elysée’s adoption of the eXo Social Intranet with Arnaud Mazier, the Elysée’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), and his assistant, Didier Calizzano.
We offered Mazier a solution suited for an ambitious team. Tailored for cross-functional working groups, the solution is complete, integrated yet open, modern, and user-friendly. The eXo Platform provides valuable assets that fully meet the specific needs of the French Presidency.
Mazier explained to us that the office’s efforts were primarily focused on desktops and directory integration so staff could deliver user experiences with the highest standards.
eXo’s offers the following core functionalities: document management, content management, wikis, social networking, collaborative workspaces, calendars, and instant messaging.
After a quick pilot test, the project team adopted an iterative approach by incorporating all services, one by one. This approach included support designed for each department, which helped ensure the success of the product’s adoption, Mazier said.
Callizzano told us about the platform’s positive effect on team bonding and collective efficiency.
The Presidency’s 800 employees, who often work long hours, enjoy a soothing atmosphere that reinforces their engagement and feeling of belonging.
When preparing presidential events outside of the Elysee Palace, members of the staff and security teams survey the area to ensure that events run smoothly. Now, information that used to be exchanged chaotically (e.g., via SMS or email) is now sent through collaboration spaces.
The efficiencyand security gains the office has seen are very significant.
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