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ESS 24.05: now with Element Desktop MSIs!
In our most recent version of ESS 24.05 we’re pleased to offer a Windows MSI (Microsoft Installer) build of Element Desktop. Many larger customers prefer MSI files for software installation.
Archie W
29/05/2024
Security release: Element X Android (0.4.12) and iOS (1.6.7)
We have released security updates for Element X Android and Element X iOS to address a high-severity vulnerability. This flaw could expose server-side key backup [https://spec.matrix.org/v1.10/client-server-api/#server-side-key-backups] private key material to Element's bug reporting ("rageshake") servers. The key material is
Element Security
15/05/2024
Resetting the server-side key backup
What is the server-side key backup? The server-side key backup is an encrypted copy of your Matrix client’s message keys, securely stored on your Matrix homeserver. To ensure those keys can only ever be accessed by you, they are encrypted on your device, with a key that’s kept
Element Security
15/05/2024
ESS 24.04 is the new LTS release
We're thrilled to announce the latest long-term support (LTS) release of Element Server Suite (24.04). This release represents a significant leap forward, especially for some of our larger customers who are using our previous LTS release of ESS which came out in October last year.
Archie W
7/05/2024
Partnership with BigBlueButton for Matrix-based virtual classroom
Announcing a groundbreaking collaboration between Element and BigBlueButton, marking a significant step forward in the realm of video conferencing technology in the education sector.
Archie W
23/04/2024
Security release: Synapse 1.105.1
Today we are releasing Synapse 1.105.1 [https://github.com/element-hq/synapse/releases/tag/v1.105.1], a security release to fix a High severity vulnerability. We advise you to upgrade your Synapse homeservers to this version at your earliest convenience. The security fix will also be included in
Element Security
23/04/2024
UNICC selects Element for secure communications
United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) has selected Element as its secure communications platform, following a competitive tender process.
Steve Loynes
19/04/2024
Secure communications landscape is now ‘Established,’ says Forrester
The new Secure Communications Solutions Landscape Q2 2024 report, from Forrester Research, categorises Secure Communications as an ‘Established’ marketplace.
Steve Loynes
19/04/2024
Showcasing TI-Messenger ESS at DMEA in Berlin
Element is joining Adesso at DMEA 2024 in Berlin, where we will be showcasing the TI-Messenger Element Server Suite (TIM ESS).
Archie W
9/04/2024
Element signs partnership deal with Tele2 for secure collaboration
Tele2, the Swedish network operator, has entered into a partnership agreement with Element. The partnership will see Element being provided by Tele2 as part of a new service called Tele2 Collaborate (Tele2 Samarbete), a fully managed, secure and digitally sovereign communications service for the Swedish public sector. Element will complement
Steve Loynes
8/04/2024

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