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“Matrix, come here.” The world’s first cross-border government federation demo

Five public sector organisations, five sovereign run deployments, one conversation, spanning three countries and two international institutions. The live demo was a proof point of what governments can do with the Matrix open standard.

Thibault Martin

Matrix Conference kicks off tomorrow: governments, choice and sovereignty

The Matrix Conference opens tomorrow in Malmö, and even just a quick glance at the programme says a lot about where Matrix is heading. Governments and public sector organisations from more than 15 countries are taking part.

Vendors behind openDesk join forces as Open Productivity

Six of the vendors behind openDesk, including Element, have formed Open Productivity: a joint venture that brings the sovereign digital workplace to businesses and critical infrastructure operators across.

Making sovereignty standard for European governments

Element is thrilled to be sponsoring the public sector track at The Matrix Conference again, running from October 20th to 23rd, 2026, in Malmö, Sweden.

Cyber Resilience Act: What changes this week and how Element is preparing

On 11 September 2026, the first substantive deadline under the Cyber Resilience Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, "the CRA") will come into effect.

We’re interoperable, so you can be sovereign

Interoperability is the foundation of digital sovereignty; it’s the key ingredient to ensure that end-users stay in control, rather than the vendor.

Matrix-based ZaPuK confirmed as a core component within Germany’s Deutschland-Stack

Matrix-based ZaPuK is confirmed as a cornerstone of Germany’s Deutschland-Stack.

Dr Patrick Alberts

Sweden goes live with Matrix-based federation!

Sweden's public sector just went live with Matrix-based federation!

Open source is key to Europe’s digital sovereignty

Digital sovereignty isn’t about buying European software - it’s about control and choice. Open source and open standards give governments the ability to operate independently, avoid vendor lock-in, and switch providers when needed. That’s real sovereignty.

Amandine Le Pape

The messenger challenge for defence organisations

Real time communication is mission-critical, but legacy systems and consumer apps put defence operations at risk. Here's why national security needs a different approach.

Element at the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty

We’re delighted to be participating in the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty.

Element signs Chat Control open letter

Element has joined other European organisations in an open letter to European leaders on the latest developments regarding Chat Control.

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