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End-to-end encrypted voice and video for self-hosted community users

A key component of Element X, Element Web and Element Desktop is the voice and video capabilities made possible by Element Call using the MatrixRTC backend (including LiveKit). Element Call powers end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) in-app voice and video calling at scale for our flagship messaging apps. It delivers high fidelity video calls, emoji reactions, flawless conference calls and screensharing. Of course, it also works over federation.

12 critical challenges and their solutions for global out of band communication

‍ When your primary communication channels fail, what's your backup plan? If you're running global operations, that question just got a lot more complicated. Out of band communication is more than a backup option. These secondary channels that operate independently from your main network are vital for your global enterprise's mission-critical communication. They're your lifeline when authenticating users during outages or coordinating responses when your primary systems get compromised.

How Element protects against Signalgate style accidental invites

In the wake of Signalgate, we’ve had many people ask us how an enterprise-grade deployment of Element ensures that only the right people are in the right conversations. It’s an interesting insight into just how pervasive the use of consumer messaging apps within governments (and workplaces) has become. Based on their experience of WhatsApp or Signal, people simply don’t expect a messaging app to have enterprise-grade guardrails.

Top Intranet Platforms for Corporate Communication in 2025

Intranet platforms will be a staple of businesses by the year 2025, doing the work to enhance communication and reduce internal processes. With digital tools continuing to evolve by leaps and bounds, these platforms do more than communicate. Intranet platforms help keep projects, tasks, and company culture in order, creating a unifying work environment for teams. With companies continuing to grow, intranet platforms’ contribution to optimizing productivity has never been more critical.

Best Messages App for Instant and Secure Conversations

Whether you're chatting with friends, coordinating with colleagues, or staying in touch with family, the right messages app can make a significant difference. However, with growing concerns over privacy and data security, choosing secure messaging apps is more important than ever. We explore the best messages apps for instant and secure conversations. We also look at features like messenger chat, messages for the web, and the importance of a seamless messenger login experience.

The Hidden Cost of Over-Communication: When Messaging Apps Hurt Productivity

Since messaging apps became popular, workplace communication was modernized to an unprecedented degree. Any form of instant messaging in Slack, Microsoft Teams, or WhatsApp has been favored over slow email chains and is now providing seamless remote collaboration. The irony is that such collaborative communication that was built to increase productivity now does just the opposite.

Best Intranet Software for Efficient Communication

Business is always a game of risks. Every day comes with fresh problems, and decisions have to be taken amidst uncertainty. Stress, too much information, and the necessity to be perpetually one step ahead become a daily work routine. And eventually, arrives the query: how you keep everything running so that you don’t have to waste hours searching for data or getting hung up in ageless email streams? The intranet solves it.

End-to-End Encryption: Top Messaging Platforms for Privacy

Ensuring the privacy and security of our conversations is more crucial than ever. Cyber threats, surveillance, and data breaches make using encrypted messaging platforms that offer robust protection against unauthorized access imperative. End-to-end encryption messaging is the gold standard for secure communication, ensuring that only the sender and the recipient can read messages and keeping hackers, third parties, and even service providers out of the loop.

Top 10 Self-Hosted Alternatives for Seamless Team Collaboration

The businesses heavily on collaboration tools to enhance teamwork and boost productivity. While cloud-based platforms are convenient, they often lack control over data security and privacy. Self-hosted alternatives offer a robust solution by allowing organizations to manage their own team collaboration tools with full ownership of data.

7 Ways How AI Can Simplify Workflows

The hype surrounding AI potential has misled many into overlooking its current utility. AI experts say the real value today lies in increasing efficiency and accuracy in our everyday work. If I asked you to give me one example of automation, what would you say? Most likely a car factory or an assembly plant filled with machines doing repetitive tasks. No matter your answer, you most likely weren’t thinking of automation within your own business.