Last month, our CEOs Benjamin Schilz and Charles du Jeu, ex-CEO of Pydio and now Head of Engineering for the Wire Cells product, sat down to talk about the Pydio acquisition. Join Ben & Charles for an entertaining and informative chat. The conversation ranges from why Pydio was a perfect fit for Wire to acquire to their shared vision for the upcoming Wire Cells product.

The digital world is at a crossroads. Cybersecurity threats are evolving faster than ever. Consumer expectations around privacy are skyrocketing. And governments are introducing stricter and stricter data sovereignty laws. Furthermore, for a fourth year out of five, cybersecurity tops the list of risk management professionals’ concerns, according to the 2025 Allianz Risk Barometer.

Recent revelations have shaken the U.S. telecommunications industry to its core. According to reports from major news outlets like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, as well as confirmations from U.S. government agencies, a highly skilled group of hackers known as Salt Typhoon - believed to be backed by the Chinese government - has breached key components of the U.S. communications infrastructure. The group’s target?

We’ve got big news! Wire has acquired French document sharing company, Pydio. The vision behind this acquisition is to create an innovative, unified workspace solution that eliminates the tradeoff between security and productivity. Imagine a single app that allows you to video call like Zoom, chat like Slack, and collaborate on documents like Google Drive all without putting your data at risk - and we’re already hard at work making this vision a reality.

The recent revelations of China’s hack of western telecommunications providers across multiple countries are a red flag for corporate and government leaders who care about their sensitive data. The exfiltration of massive amounts of Internet data from western mobile and fixed line networks tells us that end-to-end encryption of internal data is table stakes, and that data protection requires a zero-trust, zero-knowledge, and post-quantum-friendly approach.

The Scottish Government’s decision to ban WhatsApp and other consumer-grade messaging apps for official business marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of secure and accountable workplace communication. This move, announced by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, reflects the urgent need for transparency, data sovereignty, and secure communication channels in modern governance. At Wire, we couldn’t agree more with this direction.

WhatsApp, the ubiquitous communication tool used for everything from family check-ins, party planning, unsanctioned work communications , and even the occasional cat meme. The app makes staying in touch incredibly easy. So easy in fact that WhatsApp is often used, whether purposefully or not, as a tool for corporate messaging and calling. For any business that has sensitive data to protect or keep private, there are many reasons why using WhatsApp for enterprise communication is a terrible idea.

When American tech giants pitch their cloud services as the answer to Europe's data sovereignty needs, they often use the term "sovereign platforms" to suggest they can offer the highest levels of security and compliance with European laws. However, these claims can be misleading, and trusting US-based companies with critical data might come with significant risks, particularly for public institutions, enterprises, and citizens in the EU.

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re looking back at ground breaking year for Wire and the ever-evolving world of secure communication and collaboration. From innovations like Message Layer Security (MLS) to our strategic investments, it’s been a year of growth, milestones, and setting the stage for an ambitious future. Here’s a recap of what Wire achieved this year to make your work life easier and still as secure as it gets.

What happens when you have an unrelenting push for openness, collaboration, digital experience, and employee empowerment but also want to keep your sensitive data safe from unrelenting predation? Welcome to the tense stand-off called out by speaker after speaker at Gartner Symposium/Xpo 2024 in Barcelona. We had the pleasure of spending a few days attending sessions, meeting with analysts, and networking with others in Barcelona. Here are some of our take-aways.