Adfinis, a recognized and internationally active open source provider, and Element, a leading service provider for secure and decentralized real-time communication solutions, are entering into a partnership.

With this partnership, Adfinis is expanding its portfolio with an exciting solution that will enable it to offer an even more comprehensive range of products in the market for digitally sovereign platforms. Element is expanding its partner ecosystem with Adfinis, an internationally growing provider with many years of experience in planning, building and operating open source solutions.

Adfinis now offers Element as a digitally sovereign communication solution to its international customers, backed by the flexibility of customized solutions available 24/7. This strengthens Adfinis’ dedication to delivering solutions based on open source software. By utilizing the decentralized, open Matrix standard, Element further supports Adfinis’ commitment to protecting customers from vendor lock-in, ensuring greater freedom and control over their technology choices.

Element is a leading provider of secure messaging solutions, specializing in digitally sovereign and end-to-end encrypted communication. The Element platform enables seamless and private collaboration across organizations, ensuring data privacy and security. Ideal for both personal and professional use, Element is committed to open standards and interoperability, making it a trusted choice for secure communication needs. It’s built on the open Matrix protocol, ensuring interoperability, security, and scalability for decentralized communication.

Ralf Scharly, Country Manager at Adfinis says: “We are pleased to announce that with Element we have added a new technology partner and solution to our portfolio, which enables secure and sovereign real-time communication based on decentralized open standards for our clients.”

The demand for sovereign and secure communications is highlighted by The Future of Secure Communications, a study commissioned by Element from Forrester Consulting. This study reveals that technology leaders have numerous needs that traditional communications platforms fail to meet.

The Element Server Suite
Adfinis utilizes the Element Server Suite (ESS) to serve its customers. The advanced server-side platform offers enterprise-grade functionality for large-scale deployments, including support for Single Sign-On and access management, auditing, and moderation. ESS also includes Long Term Support (LTS), ensuring the stability and reliability of the backend service.

Adfinis has a strong market presence in Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands as well as in Australia, and has been an active part of the Matrix ecosystem for many years. Adding Element into its range of products means Adfinis is well positioned to compete in marketplaces that have embraced the Matrix open standard; most notably the German public sector including the healthcare system, national security and police forces. Element has also already been adopted in significant parts of the Austrian and Dutch public sector.

“Adfinis is committed to open source” says Dr. Patrick Alberts, Managing Director of Element Software GmbH. “We share the same belief that digital sovereignty is ever more important in an increasingly insecure environment. Open source with proper vendor support is part of the solution. And that’s very much the opinion of Germany’s public sector organizations, too.”

By integrating Element into its service offerings, Adfinis reinforces its dedication to providing innovative and secure communication solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse client base. This strategic partnership not only enhances Adfinis’ capabilities in delivering cutting-edge, decentralized communication platforms but also underscores the company’s commitment to promoting digital sovereignty and open standards. Together, Adfinis and Element are poised to set new benchmarks in secure, real-time communication, empowering organizations worldwide to achieve greater autonomy and resilience in their digital interactions.