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As space becomes an increasingly contested domain, military and defense organizations require robust communication solutions that ensure secure, reliable, and instantaneous data transmission across their operations.

‍ After pioneering internet calling 23 years ago, Skype is officially shutting down. Microsoft, which acquired the platform 14 years ago, announced that it will retire Skype to focus more on Teams. With just 10 weeks remaining, users must now decide the next steps for their Skype accounts.

Agile transformation is the process of adopting Agile methodologies and principles across an organization to enable stronger adaptability, collaboration, and more efficient work processes. Organizations go through this process to deliver better products faster, and create more value for the company and their customers. Unfortunately, while the benefits seem clear, according to the 17th Annual State of Agile Report, an alarming 47% of Agile transformations fail. The question is, why?

As the product leader of Wire, I am deeply invested in delivering genuine, user-first security. A critical aspect of this mission is understanding why opt-in security models often fail to protect the majority of users. A prime example of this failure is WhatsApp’s encrypted backup feature, which is a classic case of security as an afterthought rather than a default.

Studies have shown that the four-day workweek, which allows employees to work fewer days without a change in benefits or pay, can increase employee productivity and overall happiness. But it’s not the right fit for every company or team. Here’s how to know if it will work for you. The four-day workweek is no longer just a radical idea—it’s becoming a serious consideration for businesses looking to rethink work schedules, productivity, and employee mental health.

Project constraints are the general limitations of a project, including time, costs, and risks. Understanding project constraints is important because they affect project performance. In this piece, we’ll discuss project constraints in detail and explain how to manage them. Have you ever been to the circus and watched the performers do a balancing act? They somehow manage to hold multiple plates up in the air so gracefully that it feels like they must be using magic.

More collaboration isn’t always better. In fact, research from The Work Innovation Lab, a think tank by Asana, shows that too much collaboration can actually hold workers back. In a survey of over 1,500 workers, 29% of leaders said that the expectations put on employees to collaborate prevented them from completing their work. But while too much collaboration is bad, teams still need to work together to achieve business goals.

The term Agentic AI is receiving a lot of attention these days. Gartner listed Agentic AI as a technology trend topic for 2025, and Microsoft introduced agentic capabilities in its Copilot Studio. But what exactly is Agentic AI, and how does it stack up against the popular AI Copilots? While both utilize Generative AI to simplify tasks and enhance productivity, their core capabilities, functionalities, and applications diverge significantly.

Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 7, but recognition shouldn’t be a once-a-year event. Throughout March, we’re continuing the celebration by sharing best practices, ideas and strategies to keep appreciation at the heart of your workplace culture.

We’re thrilled to share some big news with you! We're preparing to roll out MLS (Messaging Layer Security), a game-changing update to enhance your Wire experience with stronger security and enhanced support for larger groups. Here’s everything you need to know about our MLS rollout, its benefits, and how this rollout will affect you.