Element
Freedom to communicate on your own terms.
Element is a communications platform built on the Matrix open standard, designed to give organisations control over their messaging infrastructure. It addresses the problem of fragmented, siloed communication tools by providing an end-to-end encrypted platform covering mobile messaging, desktop collaboration, voice and video, with native interoperability with other Matrix-based systems.
Core features include end-to-end encryption, federation across multiple networks, decentralised architecture, and data sovereignty. Administrative capabilities include Spaces for group chat rooms with access permissions, border gateways for connecting deployments across private and public Matrix networks, cross-domain solutions for linking air-gapped networks, device verification, and support with SLAs for cloud and on-premise deployments. Collaboration is extended through add-ons such as bridges, bots and widgets. Element Server Suite Pro is a professionalised Matrix-based server for hosting any Matrix-based solution, with Element PRO offering enterprise-grade scalability.
Element targets organisations requiring secure, interoperable communications, including public sector and government bodies. It is available as a workplace app with a professional backend and a personal app for non-commercial deployments and evaluations. Element offers subscription-based contracts, with support and SLA options for both cloud and on-premise deployments.
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