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AI at Maarch: How Our R&D Team Uses It Every Day – Meet Nicolas Le Bozec
At Maarch, we have chosen to integrate AI as a development support tool within our R&D teams. Discover how it is used internally on a day-to-day basis.
Migrating from On-Premise to SaaS: What Are the Tangible Benefits for Your Organisation?
In this article, we explore the differences between on-premise and SaaS solutions and explain how and why your organisation should consider adopting Maarch’s SaaS model.
Intelligent Document Processing (IDP): Transforming Information Management
For businesses seeking to optimise their operations, one of the main challenges lies in extracting information quickly and accurately. This is where Intelligent Document Processing comes into play.
Maarch Digital Flow 4.0: A Smoother, More Productive and User-Centred Experience
Maarch Digital Flow 4.0 is now available. This major update introduces improvements and new features designed to boost productivity.
Meet Nicolas Couture: Lead Developer
Since early 2025, I have been working as Lead Developer within Maarch’s R&D team on the Maarch Courrier product.
2026: Maarch Moves Up to the Next Level!
At the end of last year’s traditional Managing Director’s letter, I wrote that our customers are organisations that pay close attention to how they spend their money, and that, in a year expected to be economically challenging, we needed to make the most of our cost-effective, open-source approach.
Maarch Courrier v26.0 Deployment: A Major Upgrade for Enhanced Security
Maarch is reaching an important milestone and plans to deploy a new software update in early February: version 26.0
The Goodflag Connector (Formerly LexPersona) in Maarch Courrier: A New Electronic Signature Workflow Connector Compliant with Publisher Standards
Maarch continues to expand its ecosystem with the release of a connector for the Goodflag electronic signature environment, formerly known as LexPersona.
Maarch Officially Launches Its User Club: A Key Step Towards Sustainable, Collaborative Innovation
On Wednesday 5 November 2025, Maarch will bring together its customers and partners for an event dedicated to discussion and co-creation, marking the launch of its User Club.
Maarch and School.Lab: A Long-Term Partnership Supporting Educational Success
Since 2019, Maarch, part of the Xelians Group, has provided the School.Lab association with free access to its premises.
Maarch and Maileva Electronic Registered Delivery (ERE)
Maarch was the first electronic correspondence management solution to natively integrate Maileva connectors into its interfaces.
Deployment of Maarch Courrier in the Municipality of Châtillon: A Successful Transition to Digital Correspondence Management
To modernise its correspondence processing and ensure the long-term continuity of its exchanges, the City of Châtillon began implementing a digital correspondence management solution in May 2023.
Maarch Newsletter: August 2025
At Maarch, every customer challenge is an opportunity to innovate. In spring 2025, we reached a record pace of one project per week, thanks to the trust of our customers and effective collaboration with our partners Docaposte FAST and AtolCD.
Maarch Courrier v24.5: What’s Changed Since v24.0
Maarch Courrier is now developed using continuous integration to support a SaaS model that is being adopted by an increasing number of our customers.
Maarch Courrier Mobile App: Even More Features
The Maarch Courrier mobile app continues to evolve to meet growing demands for mobility and efficiency. With its latest enhancements, it is more than ever a fully fledged correspondence management assistant: intuitive, powerful and accessible at any time.
Maarch and the Government of Benin Join Forces to Digitise the Country’s Public Administration
Since 2016, under the leadership of President Patrice Talon, Benin has placed digital technology at the heart of its strategy to modernise the State.
ProConnect: Sovereign Professional Authentication for the Public Sector
As local authorities accelerate their digital transformation, simplifying access to online services and ensuring its long-term security have become strategic priorities.
2025 White Paper – Everything You Need to Know About Electronic Correspondence Management in the Public Sector
We are pleased to announce the 2025 edition of our new white paper, Everything You Need to Know About Electronic Correspondence Management in the Public Sector.
Data Migration in Electronic Correspondence Management Projects: Challenges, Vulnerabilities and Strategies
In electronic correspondence management, data migration is a critical stage when transitioning to a new solution.
A Tailored Solution to Simplify Document Management for Small Local Authorities
Discover our new electronic correspondence management solution designed for small local authorities. As 2025 approaches, the transition to digital management of correspondence and administrative documents is becoming an essential response to the organisational challenges faced by smaller public-sector bodies.
A Quarter Full of Success: Discover Our Standout Projects!
A successful quarter: discover our standout projects and latest news.
Maarch Parapheur at the Lille Education Authority
After a challenging start marked by several adjustments, the Lille Education Authority’s project successfully got back on track by building on the experience gained.
The Managing Director’s 2025 Message
I have always been impressed by our ability to create and innovate. Every year brings its share of new developments, and human ingenuity truly seems to know no bounds.
Change Management
Local authorities and public-sector organisations face a constant increase in document volumes, alongside growing quality requirements.
Training to Drive Transformation
Digital transformation is reshaping workplace dynamics and the skills required across many industries.
Maarch Courrier at Orléans Métropole
Orléans Métropole has implemented several shared-service initiatives, including joint procurement groups and pooled services such as IT and waste management, to optimise resources and strengthen collaboration between its municipalities.
Clean Code in Practice: Developing Maarch Software
Clean code is essential to ensuring software longevity, quality and ease of evolution. What is clean code, what benefits does it offer, and which practical examples and best practices can make it accessible and applicable in day-to-day development?
Abbes Bendaoud: Back-End Developer
To mark EU Code Week, we were pleased to introduce Abbes Bendaoud, a Back-End Developer at Maarch. With more than 10 years of experience in the field, Abbes has built a rich and diverse career.
Mobility Reimagined
The Maarch Courrier Mobile application transforms electronic correspondence management by providing real-time access to documents, wherever users are located.
Everything You Need to Know About Qualivilles Statistics
In an environment where data management is crucial for local authorities, Maarch Courrier has established itself as an essential tool for monitoring performance indicators.
Maarch Webinar – October 2024
Join us on 3 October 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for an exclusive preview of the new features in Maarch v24. Generative AI, an RGS-compliant electronic signature workflow and a mobile application are among the updates set to transform the way you use electronic correspondence management.
Maarch Newsletter: September 2024
The September 2024 issue of the Maarch Newsletter covers a wide range of topics, including the webinar, the release of Maarch Courrier V24, Maarchie and artificial intelligence, along with many other updates.
Maarch Newsletter: April 2024
In this issue: April’s editorial; a focus on the first feature working group; and the return of Maarch Courrier’s public feature review sessions!
A Practical Example of CRM–ECM Integration
Interconnecting Maarch Courrier with a CRM system: the example of Docaposte’s CRM solution deployed by the City of Thionville and the Portes de France–Thionville Urban Community.
Maarch Newsletter: January 2024
In this issue: January’s editorial; the new version of Maarch Courrier; an update to our SaaS infrastructure; and Saint-Cyr-l’École: a successful project!
How Mutuelle Générale des Cheminots Optimised Its Document Management with Maarch Digital Flow
Mutuelle Générale des Cheminots is the leading health insurance provider for SNCF employees and their families. Founded more than 140 years ago with the support of Victor Hugo, it opened its services to everyone in 2006 and now provides coverage to 265,000 people, including young professionals, families, retirees, local government employees and self-employed workers.
Maarch Courrier at Saint-Cyr-l’École Town Hall
The deployment of Maarch Courrier at Saint-Cyr-l’École benefited from the strength of its open-source model, with the initial installation carried out independently by the local authority’s in-house teams.
Maarch, sponsor of the School.Lab association
Maarch is pleased to announce to its community the strengthening of its support for School.Lab’s projects through the signing of a sponsorship agreement on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
Release of Maarch Digital Flow
A new product at Maarch is not something that happens every day. When that product is the result of three years of R&D and aims to reshuffle the deck in the world of document management, it is a real event.
Welcome to Richard Guillaume, Nicolas Touchard and Steave Makosso
We are delighted to warmly welcome Richard Guillaume, Nicolas Touchard and Steave Makosso to the Maarch team!
Welcome to Alexis Amegah
We are delighted to welcome Alexis Amegah to our team as an Integration Project Manager!
Maarch 2301.1: Continuous Integration in Action!
This major release introduces a range of enhanced features designed to improve the efficiency and security of document management.
Discover the New Features!
A new version of Maarch Courrier has been available since February. This release introduces new features designed to further improve your experience with the solution.
Maarch Courrier in France’s Regional Health Agencies: The ARS Grand Est Case Study
France’s Regional Health Agencies (ARS) are public bodies funded by the French government, the national health insurance system and the National Solidarity Fund for Autonomy. They operate under the authority of the ministry responsible for health and social affairs.
Welcome to Joseph Akel
We are delighted to welcome Joseph Akel to our team as a Full-Stack Developer!
The ĂŽle-de-France Prefecture Deploys Maarch Courrier
The Prefecture of the Île-de-France Region, which also serves as the Paris Prefecture, plays a key role in coordinating and implementing public policies at regional level to enhance the region’s attractiveness and support its economic and social development.
Welcome to Jonathan Nohile
We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Nohile to our team as a Functional Project Manager!
Press Release: Acquisition of DIS
Maarch, a subsidiary of the Xelians Group, is accelerating its growth through the acquisition of Document Image Solutions (DIS), a software publisher and integrator specialising in automated data capture and extraction solutions.
Maarch at the Documation Trade Show
From 21 to 23 March 2023, Maarch will be attending Documation, the trade show dedicated to information management and document processes, in partnership with eFutura, the professional association for digital transformation.
Chief Product Owner : Emmanuel Dillard
After several years working in software publishing and large-scale delivery, Emmanuel Dillard joined Maarch as Chief Product Owner. He shares his career journey with us.
Major New Release of Maarch Courrier!
Go further, faster! The new version of Maarch Courrier is finally available!
Discover Our New Version on 9 February
In partnership with ADULLACT, we are offering you an exclusive preview of the new version of Maarch Courrier, our electronic correspondence management solution.
Welcome to Cynthia Apura
We are delighted to welcome Cynthia Apura to our team as a Software Support Technician!
FAST Webinar: The Caux Seine Agglomération Use Case
On Thursday 26 January, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., our partner FAST is hosting a webinar on the implementation of Maarch Courrier at Caux Seine Agglomération.
Welcome to Nathanaël Travier
We are delighted to welcome Nathanaël Travier to our team as Delivery Manager!
New Year’s Message from the Managing Director
A new year is beginning, and I wish you all a bright and wonderful year ahead!
Maarch RM Certification Renewed!
On 24 August 2022, InfoCert assessed the continued compliance of our service commitments with the standards governing our activities.
Maarch RM Project Launched at CD65!
In March 2022, the Hautes-Pyrénées Departmental Council (CD65) selected Maarch RM as its electronic archiving system for use across its departments.
Maarch RM 2.8: A New Version Is Now Available!
Maarch announces the release of version 2.8, a major update to its Maarch RM electronic records management system.
Archiving: Maarch Supports DocuTech in Burundi
DocuTech’s primary ambition is to provide Burundi with secure preservation solutions for high-value records, serving the country’s businesses and public administrations.
New Release Video: Key Features!
As part of our agile development process, revisit the review of the new features presented on 20 April 2021.
Maarch Courrier: A New Major Release!
Maarch announces the release of version 21.03 of Maarch Courrier, its electronic correspondence management software.
Maarch Parapheur: A New Major Release!
Maarch announces the release of version 21.03 of Maarch Parapheur, its electronic signature workflow management software.
Maarch RM: Digital Safe Component Certification Renewed
Maarch RM’s NF203 Digital Safe certification has been renewed. As a reminder, this extension enables Maarch RM to be used as a digital safe and was first certified in February 2020.
Discover How Maarch Courrier and Maarch Parapheur Work Together
As part of our agile development process, revisit the review of the new features presented on 26 January 2021.
Maarch RM 2.7 Is Now Available!
Maarch announces the release of version 2.7, a major update to its Maarch RM electronic records management system.
FAST and Maarch: Two Areas of Expertise, One Partnership
FAST, a specialist in digital document processing, and Maarch, a software publisher specialising in electronic correspondence management solutions, have announced the signing of a partnership agreement.
Maarch Courrier at the INPI: Wider Deployment and Registered Mail Management
The French National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) plays an active role in shaping and implementing public policies relating to intellectual property, support for innovation and business competitiveness, and the fight against counterfeiting.
Everything You Need to Know About Electronic Correspondence Management in the Public Sector
FAST, a Docaposte company, and Maarch invite you to download their white paper on electronic correspondence management in the public sector.
New version! Maarch Courrier 20.10
Maarch announces the release of version 20.10, a major new version of its electronic mail management software, Maarch Courrier.
Coffreo deploys Maarch RM Digital Safe, the NF-certified Digital Vault Component
Coffreo is a company whose core business consists of digitizing all documents exchanged between temporary workers, employment agencies, and client companies, including payslips, employment contracts, and other documents.
Maarch Courrier and the digital transition at the French Development Agency
Among the missions of the projects led by AFD is support for technological and digital transition. This is a mission it also applies to itself, notably through the implementation of an electronic approval workflow used to review and sign internal memos.
Signing with Maarch Courrier: all available solutions
There are three levels of signature according to the terminology used in the European eIDAS regulation: simple, advanced, and qualified.
Maarch RM: the digital vault component certified NF 203!
The Digital Vault Component (CCFN) of Maarch RM has obtained NF 203 certification.
Maarch becomes an OnlyOffice partner
MAARCH announces its partnership with ONLYOFFICE, publisher of the most comprehensive online office suite on the market.
The new version of Maarch Courrier 20.03 is here!
Over more than 12 years of existence, Maarch Courrier has become the benchmark product for administrative correspondence management.
Jacquet Metal Services chooses Maarch RM for its launch
Jacquet Metal Services is a company based near Lyon, in Saint-Priest, with subsidiaries in many countries, including Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, and Poland. It is one of Europe’s leading distributors of specialty steels, with annual revenue of €1.8 billion.
SDIS 50 uses Maarch Courrier in response to COVID-19
The Departmental Fire and Rescue Service of Manche (SDIS 50) was created in 1955, but has existed in its current form since January 1, 2000, following the so-called “departmentalization” law.
Xelians takes action to protect everyone’s health
In the current health context, Xelians is taking action to protect everyone’s health and ensure the continuity of our services
Maarch will be present at Paris Open Source Summit #5
Maarch will be present at Paris Open Source Summit #5 on December 10 and 11, 2019, at Les Docks de Paris.
Maarch, an active player in open source, will be present in Nancy
During this event, Maarch will share with you the benefits of open source software for your organization.
Open Source Software: What are the benefits?
What is open source software? Open source software is software whose code is made available to users.
Digital Tour 2019: Simplify your GDPR compliance
Join us from September 26 to January 14, 2020, in 10 cities across France for our themed breakfast events on GDPR.
Maarch takes part in Salons Solutions
Meet Maarch at the new edition of Salons Solutions at Paris Porte de Versailles.
CAPI 38 and Maarch collaborate on mail digitization
As part of an initiative to improve exchanges and processing times for the various requests submitted by citizens, CAPI decided to implement an electronic mail management tool.
Storing is not archiving
When viewed from the perspective of the human activity to which the archive bears witness, what matters is the informational content: the evidence of the activity, which is the very purpose of preservation.
The Great Debate
Following a call for tenders, the Archiveco Group, together with two other stakeholders, was selected to meet the Prime Minister’s Office’s needs for the digitization of the grievance books submitted as part of the Great National Debate.
Reference frameworks and identification methods
For an information system to be able to retrieve information from binary data content, it must know the encoding format.
The format for archiving
In computing, a format can be defined as the way in which a type of data is represented in a binary string.
Thionville and Maarch work together towards the Marianne label
Thionville is a city in the Grand Est region of France. With just over 40,000 inhabitants, it is the second-largest city in the Moselle department (57). For more than 10 years, the City of Thionville has trusted Maarch for its electronic document and mail management.
Adopt the open source benchmark