Element

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Element is a secure collaboration app and messenger that operates on the open Matrix network, providing end-to-end encrypted communication. It offers users the independence to control and manage their communications, free from proprietary, vendor-locked platforms.

Key Features

Element is built on the Matrix open standard, which ensures digital sovereignty, interoperability, and security. It supports self-hosting or hosting through services like Element Matrix Services. The app is designed to replace vendor-locked productivity suites with self-hosted workplace collaboration for both desktop and mobile devices.

Target Users

Element is particularly suited for government departments and public institutions that require secure, sovereign communications. It enables real-time communication with partner organisations while protecting sensitive information. The app is also consumer-friendly, encouraging widespread adoption and use.

Security and Compliance

Element offers end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls, ensuring that communications remain private and secure. It supports air-gapped, isolated, and high-side instances with no internet connectivity needed, making it ideal for highly secure environments. The app is built to meet public sector compliance requirements.

Resilience and Availability

Element utilises the decentralised Matrix open standard to create a resilient, zero-trust communications network. With no central point of failure, Element protects against global outages and ensures high availability through the use of redundant servers. It also supports low-bandwidth communications, including Mesh and satellite connectivity.

About Element

Element is based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 2011, the company has grown to a team of 20 employees dedicated to providing secure, sovereign communication solutions.

Mission and Vision

Element aims to establish open-source software as a standard in public procurement and research promotion. The company believes in the importance of open-source software and open standards for digital sovereignty, innovation, and security.

Community Involvement

Element is part of the Open Source Business Alliance (OSB Alliance), which advocates for the significance of open-source software in the digital transformation of companies, government, and society. The alliance works towards making open source a standard in public procurement and research promotion.