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Build: Funding open source via commercial licensing
We've created our Build subscription to provide a commercial license that lets you develop proprietary products while supporting the Matrix ecosystem.
Archie W
13/03/2025
Why the Swedish Armed Forces’ switch to Signal misses the mark
Genuine security requires a holistic approach that considers not just encryption but also data governance, accessibility, interoperability...
Steve Loynes
11/03/2025
Element Desktop update for Windows
Hi everyone, Apologies, we had a blip with today’s 1.11.94 Element Desktop app update for Windows (both 32 and 64 bit). If you’re struggling with launching the Element Desktop app on Windows, please download it from https://element.io/download and install it over the old
Steve Loynes
27/02/2025
Running outdated versions of Synapse is a problem
If you’re still using the old Apache-licensed Synapse version 1.98.0 or older, you’re running unsupported, vulnerable software.
Archie W
20/02/2025
Free software needs free thinking
How the public sector can best support the open source vendors that are working hard to deliver their digital sovereignty.
Amandine Le Pape
18/02/2025
Scaling to millions of users requires Synapse Pro
Nation-scale Matrix deployments will fail if built on the community version of Synapse. Huge deployments need a different architecture, which is what Synapse Pro delivers.
Steve Loynes
17/01/2025
In an increasingly volatile world, governments turn to Element and Matrix
Governments need digitally sovereign, secure and interoperable communications. The demand for Matrix is palpable.
Steve Loynes
19/12/2024
Scotland’s brave new world of end-to-end encrypted workplace messaging
The Scottish government has banned the use of WhatsApp. It needs an alternative that’s just as easy to use, but that is built for the workplace.
Steve Loynes
17/12/2024
Synapse Pro slashes costs for running nation-scale Matrix deployments
Synapse Pro is Element’s best practice Matrix homeserver. It transforms the performance and economics of huge public sector deployments.
Steve Loynes
10/12/2024
Senators implore Department of Defense to expand the use of Matrix
Senators Ron Wyden and Eric Schmitt push the Defense Department to expand the use of Matrix to deliver sovereign, end-to-end encrypted and interoperable communications.
Steve Loynes
5/12/2024

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