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When considering federation, if you are dealing with sensitive, valuable, regulated, or classified communication, there is only one legitimate choice to make. At Wire, our approach to federation, like everything we do, is designed to deliver the highest possible security while making it delightfully invisible to end users, enabling the highest possible productivity and agility.

Matrix has long been promoted as the future of secure, decentralized communication. Backed by an open protocol, a vibrant developer community, and bridges to legacy systems, it promises interoperability and freedom from vendor lock-in. But when viewed through the lens of EU data privacy law, Matrix, and its commercial champion, Element, poses significant and underappreciated risks.

Telegram is one of the most widely used messaging apps in the world today, claiming a billion monthly active users. The reason for its rise has to do with its brand reputation for valuing and enforcing privacy.

At Wire, encryption is more than a feature, it’s a fundamental right. We are proud to announce that Wire has joined the Global Encryption Coalition, a worldwide alliance of civil society organizations, tech companies, and security experts advocating for the protection and promotion of strong encryption.

Wire is open source for a number of reasons. An important one is that it keeps you honest when your code can be scrutinized by anyone, intrinsic developer motivation another. This post is about maybe the most powerful and least explored benefit, which is synergy across industries by advancing open-source software libraries with other companies using them.

On June 3, Wire and Future Intelligence Group co-hosted a one-of-a-kind event at the iconic FIFA Museum in Zurich. Against a backdrop of historic milestones and modern tech, we welcomed a curated audience of European decision-makers, cyber resilience leaders, and operational experts for a high-impact conversation on one of the most urgent topics facing organizations today: secure crisis communication. This wasn’t just a showcase; it was a challenge to rethink how we prepare for the unexpected.

Have you seen the latest message from WhatsApp about their end-to-end encryption? It links to their Help Center, where they claim that privacy and security are “in their DNA.” Sounds reassuring…maybe too reassuring. But what does WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption really cover? And more importantly, what does it leave exposed? Let’s unpack the fine print and highlight the key things users should watch for when it comes to protecting their data and privacy.

A crisis can hit an organization in a matter of minutes and cause significant damage if not addressed effectively. The true test of resilience lies in how well you can manage its impact, minimize damage, and recover. To do so organizations must be equipped with a clear action plan and be able to respond swiftly. In this article, we will explore some of the key components of a robust incident response framework that will help you immediately action effective mitigation strategies.

In a significant step toward strengthening Europe's digital independence, Wire and Cloud Temple have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a fully sovereign, secure collaboration platform, built in and for Europe. At a time when organizations are navigating increasingly complex compliance frameworks like NIS2 and DORA, the demand for trusted European alternatives to hyperscaler solutions has never been higher. This partnership directly answers that call.

Crisis communication refers to the strategic protocols an organization follows to collaborate internally and externally during emergencies. A comprehensive incident response helps businesses share accurate information with key stakeholders quickly and securely to minimize negative impact, support decision making, and maintain trust.