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At FOSDEM 2026, the world’s largest open source conference, Neil Johnson (Element’s Chief Engineering Officer) explored the critical role of sustainability in open source software - with a focus on decentralised networks like Matrix. Before we begin, most people can see why the sustainability of an open source software project is important. Open source software underpins almost all pieces of critical infrastructure, and we need to find ways to safeguard these projects.

McKinsey’s 2025 State of AI research lands with a clear message: AI adoption in the workplace is stalling not because of the technology but because of the people. Most organizations are experimenting with AI, but few have scaled it in ways that deliver meaningful value.

An operational excellence strategy aligns process optimization, performance metrics, and leadership discipline to improve operational performance. However, driving continuous improvement requires structured, real-time visibility into daily execution. Continuous improvement becomes sustainable when performance metrics connect directly to workflow behavior. If you already track progress on cycle time, utilization, and SLA performance, what is still missing to sustain continuous improvement?

There’s a lot of ground to cover between a plan and a shipped product. You know how it goes: context drops off between handoffs, work gets redone in a dozen tools and formats, and the stuff your team already figured out doesn’t always carry forward. This month’s updates bring your thinking closer to the finish line. Specs and PRDs become working code. Prototypes move into production. Goals break down into tasks, and tried-and-true workflows run on repeat.

We’ve kicked off 2026 with an amazing collection of 185 new templates! Explore these fresh workflows, including updated calendars, planning templates, goal-setting activities, and AI-powered frameworks with Flows that will do the busy work for you — and so much more. If diving into AI is one of your goals this year, be sure to check out our new collection of AI-Accelerated templates for you and your team to get great done, faster.

Hidden time leaks simply take a toll on your team’s productivity, lowering it and slowing down the pace. Even though modern workplaces are busy, efficiency doesn’t match expectations. So, where does your team’s time really go? Written by: Chandrika Rathore.

Loved our blogs? Find more wAnywhere perspectives on productivity and compliance Set as a preferred Google source Table of Contents The workplace of 2026 is very different than what we were used to. Hybrid teams, contractors from countries around the world, cloud-first operations, Bring Your Own Device policies, all these things have increased flexibility but have also created higher risk. Data leaks, insider threats, shadow IT, and compliance are all common occurrences.

You already use Trello to see what needs to be done, but wouldn’t it be even better to know how work actually happens across all your client boards? That’s where Workstatus steps in as the missing layer of intelligence. The Trello + Workstatus integration doesn’t just organize work; it turns everyday tasks into clear, business-ready insights.

Defence messaging has evolved from basic wired transmissions to advanced, multi-domain communication networks. Today’s defence forces rely on secure, real-time data exchange across land, sea, air, space, and cyber environments. As threats grow more complex, next-generation defence messaging system must become faster, more secure, and fully integrated to support modern military operations.

Cloud computing changed the modern concept of doing business. From storage to collaboration tools, cloud-based platforms promise flexibility, scalability, and reduced infrastructure management. Over the last decade, many organizations embraced the idea that “cloud is always safer” due to the advanced security investments made by major cloud providers. However, security is not a one-size-fits-all model. To enterprises dealing with highly sensitive information.