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Introducing ESS TI-Messenger version 1.0 🏥
We're launching our first TI-Messenger compliant edition of Element Server Suite built to suit TI-Messenger for German healthcare.
Archie W
8/04/2025
End-to-end encrypted voice and video for self-hosted community users
Those self-hosting a homeserver outside of ESS will need to deploy their own MatrixRTC infrastructure.
Steve Loynes
4/04/2025
How Element protects against Signalgate style accidental invites
Element Server Suite enables the IT department to integrate Element with the organisation’s existing directory system to securely manage end-users.
Steve Loynes
3/04/2025
Advancing Secure & Convenient Government Communications: The Case for Element
The recent incident involving the inadvertent inclusion of a journalist into a Signal group chat where US officials discussed sensitive military operations highlights the complexities governments face when using consumer messaging applications for official communications. Historically, various government administrations have used commercial messaging apps for official purposes. For example, Boris
Steve Loynes
25/03/2025
A difficult chat: Messaging apps in Australian government
The Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) produced an excellent report on consumer messaging apps within the Australian government.
Steve Loynes
20/03/2025
Build: Funding open source via commercial licensing
We've created our Build subscription to provide a commercial license that lets you develop proprietary products while supporting the Matrix ecosystem.
Archie W
13/03/2025
Why the Swedish Armed Forces’ switch to Signal misses the mark
Genuine security requires a holistic approach that considers not just encryption but also data governance, accessibility, interoperability...
Steve Loynes
11/03/2025
Element Desktop update for Windows
Hi everyone, Apologies, we had a blip with today’s 1.11.94 Element Desktop app update for Windows (both 32 and 64 bit). If you’re struggling with launching the Element Desktop app on Windows, please download it from https://element.io/download and install it over the old
Steve Loynes
27/02/2025
Running outdated versions of Synapse is a problem
If you’re still using the old Apache-licensed Synapse version 1.98.0 or older, you’re running unsupported, vulnerable software.
Archie W
20/02/2025
Free software needs free thinking
How the public sector can best support the open source vendors that are working hard to deliver their digital sovereignty.
Amandine Le Pape
18/02/2025

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