Element Server Suite (ESS) is a professional backend platform for Matrix-based communications, delivering secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice, and video. It supports both self-hosted and fully managed deployments, providing advanced administration, identity management, and compliance features for organizations needing secure, flexible, and scalable communication infrastructure.

Key Features

Enterprise-Grade Security and Privacy Comprehensive controls for secure communications.

• End-to-end encrypted messaging, voice, and video
• Built on the Matrix open communications standard
• Data sovereignty and privacy controls

Flexible Deployment Options Adaptable to various organizational needs.

• Self-hosted (on-premises) or managed cloud deployments
• Supports open, secured, or air-gapped networks
• Operates in public or private federations

Advanced Administration and Compliance Powerful tools for large-scale management.

• Advanced identity and access management
• Auditing and moderation capabilities
• Admin dashboard and delegated authentication

Integration and Extensibility Connects with existing tools and ecosystems.

• Bridges to IRC, XMPP, Telegram, Microsoft Teams, SIP
• Integration with GitLab, GitHub, Jira, and custom webhooks
• Optional lightweight chat clients and VoIP platforms

Scalability and Monitoring Designed for organizations of all sizes.

• Kubernetes and standalone server deployments
• Scalable conferencing with dedicated components (e.g., Element Call, Jitsi)
• Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana

Benefits

Secure, Sovereign Communications Protects sensitive data and ensures compliance.

• Complete control over data location and access
• Meets regulatory and organizational security requirements

Operational Flexibility and Efficiency Fits diverse IT environments and scales with demand.

• Supports hybrid and federated deployments
• Easily integrates with existing identity providers and infrastructure

Enhanced Collaboration and Productivity Enables seamless, reliable communication.

• Real-time messaging and conferencing
• Bridges unify disparate communication platforms