Software1 hOctober 23, 2026, 23:46

Matrix gains ground in Europe's public sector, but Teams replacement is slow

European governments are adopting the open Matrix messaging standard to control sensitive communications and reduce reliance on US vendors. France's Tchap serves over 400,000 civil servants monthly, and the European Commission has rolled out Element to 40,000 staff, though as a complement to Teams rather than a replacement.

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Matrix gains ground in Europe's public sector, but Teams replacement is slow

Europe tracks 65 national- and international-scale Matrix deployments
France's Tchap on Matrix is used by over 400,000 civil servants monthly
The European Commission finished desktop Element rollout in September 2026
Germany's BwMessenger for the Bundeswehr and TI-Messenger run on Matrix

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