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How to carry out a successful proof of concept for the roll-out of Teamwire

Introducing a secure communication platform is a decision with far-reaching implications. A structured proof of concept (PoC) provides a solid foundation for this. This article takes you step by step...

Allgemein

18 mins read

NEW – From shift changes to special operations: How Teamwire roles are redefining operational communication

It is 6.00 am. A police officer reports for duty. His name appears in the chat – but nobody knows which unit he is currently manning, what his responsibilities are,...

Crisis Communication

4 mins read

Secure messaging for energy suppliers: 7+1 reasons why operators of critical infrastructure must act now

NIS-2, the CLOUD Act, lone worker protection: the requirements for secure communication in the energy sector are clear – and so are the consequences of non-compliance. Read on to discover...

Business Continuity

17 mins read

Secure communication today: a look at metadata, shadow IT, NIS 2 and DORA

Encryption protects content. But who protects everything else? Who communicates with whom, when and from where: this information is generated with every message. For emergency services, critical infrastructure operators and...

Business Continuity

14 mins read

Digital sovereignty: Why it is essential for public authorities and critical infrastructure operators in Europe

Who controls your digital communications – you, or your tool or software provider? For public authorities, emergency services, and operators of critical infrastructure, digital sovereignty is not a matter of...

Business Continuity

7 mins read

Secure corporate communication: Why end-to-end encryption alone is not enough

Secure corporate communication is not just about protecting content. It means generating, storing, and exposing as little data as possible. This is precisely the approach we take at Teamwire –...

Business Continuity

3 mins read

Teamwire Track Board: The central overview of all live locations

In critical operational situations, every second counts. Knowing who is where – and knowing it quickly – can make all the difference. This is exactly where Teamwire’s track board comes...

Crisis Communication

5 mins read

LTE & 5G real-time communication: The backbone of modern communication for critical infrastructure

For the police, fire brigades and emergency services, every piece of information counts during an operation. Why radio systems such as TETRA are reaching their limits, and how LTE and...

Crisis Communication

13 mins read

Teamwire and Frequentis: How MCX will work in practice

The MCX standard is in place – but how does it translate into real-world operational communication? Teamwire and Frequentis show how: through the practical integration of Mission-Critical Services (MCX) into...

Crisis Communication

6 mins read

Teamwire supports what3words locations: precision down to 3 x 3 metres directly in the chat

Exact locations with just three words: Teamwire now supports what3words addresses and recognises them automatically in chat. Three words instead of complicated coordinates – for faster, more precise, and error-free...

Business Continuity

13 mins read

MCX: The future of operational communications for public safety and critical infrastructure

MCX is revolutionising communication for public safety and critical infrastructure. This promising standard combines push-to-talk, data exchange, and live video for prioritised, fail-safe transmission over LTE and 5G. Read this...

Business Continuity

5 mins read

Sicherheit im Unternehmen – Security in the company

Security in the company starts with people: 7 tips for the structured development of a security culture

Many companies invest in tools and systems, but forget the crucial factor: the people who use them. Without a culture of security, measures remain ineffective. In our new article, we...

Business Continuity

6 mins read

Alleinarbeiterschutz und Rückfallkommunikation – Lone worker protection and fallback communication

Lone worker protection and fallback communication combined: How to remain capable of acting in crises

If standard communication fails, there is a risk of downtime and danger for employees. Companies, therefore, need a fail-safe communication tool that combines fallback communication and lone worker protection. Teamwire...

Business Continuity

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Einsatzkommunikation – Tobias Stepan im Interview – Operational Communication

Redefining operational communication: How Teamwire supports authorities and security organizations

Operational communication save lives. But many security organizations rely on insecure messaging services. Learn how Teamwire makes missions more successful with maximum data sovereignty, special features for emergency response, and...

Crisis Communication

4 mins read

Strengthening Europe’s digital sovereignty: Now more important than ever!

Digital control instead of dependency: Our new guide shows how authorities, critical infrastructure, public safety, and the healthcare sector can regain their data sovereignty and secure it in the long...

Business Continuity

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DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act): What banks, insurers, and IT service providers need to know now

Cyberattacks on banks, financial service providers, and insurance companies are increasing rapidly. With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the EU has established a uniform framework for the digital resilience...

Business Continuity

5 mins read

Augmented reality – more than just a gimmick: how AR is revolutionizing operational communication

What previously sounded more like science fiction is now reality: the Teamwire app integrates augmented reality to visualize live locations, allowing for faster situation assessments and better coordination. Discover how...

Crisis Communication

19 mins read

Ende-zu-Ende-Verschlüsselung; End-to-end encryption

End-to-end encryption: secure or deceptive?

Many people believe that end-to-end encryption is synonymous with security. This is a dangerous misconception. Because while the content is protected, metadata, user behavior and legal access options remain unprotected...

Business Continuity

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sichere Behördenkommunikation – secure communication between authorities

Why WhatsApp, Signal & Co. are not an option for secure communication between authorities

Standard messengers do not meet the requirements for secure communication between authorities. Find out which seven criteria for real security authorities, critical infrastructure and security authorities and organizations must consider...

Business Continuity

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Wie Teamwire zur digitalen Stadtentwicklung beiträgt – How Teamwire contributes to digital urban development

Digital urban development: How Teamwire is preparing municipal administrations for the future

Smart cities need smart communication. But what happens when conventional communication systems fail due to cyber attacks, natural disasters, or technical faults? Authorities, emergency services, and municipal institutions must communicate...

Business Continuity

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Kommunikation im Gesundheitswesen – Healthcare Communication

Healthcare Communication: Business Messenger – Helpful Tool and Lifesaver

Only if communication in the healthcare sector is fast, smooth and leak-free, optimum patient care can be ensured. Read the blog post to find out how a business messenger can...

Business Continuity

7 mins read

EU Data Sovereignty at Risk: Why Europe Must Now Break Away From US Services

The weakening of EU data sovereignty due to the Trump administration's latest measures makes it clear that European data is no longer safe with US services. Companies, authorities and critical...

Business Continuity

5 mins read

DORA: New Standards for Digital Security in the Financial Sector

On January 17, 2025, a new EU regulation known as DORA came into force that strengthens digital security in the financial sector. In this article, you will learn why DORA...

Business Continuity

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Teamwire ist jetzt Mitglied im Expertennetzwerk Bundesverband PMeV

Teamwire Is Now a Member of the Expert Network Bundesverband PMeV

Communication in crises or security-critical scenarios places high demands on people and technology. This is precisely where the Bundesverband Professioneller Mobilfunk e.V. (PMeV) connects experts for secure communication. We are...

Business Continuity

3 mins read

ISO 27001: Teamwire Receives the Important Cybersecurity Certification

Data security is a top priority today and a prerequisite for trust and long-term business relationships in the digital world. That's why we are delighted that Teamwire has been certified...

Business Continuity

4 mins read

Remain Capable of Action: Why Alternatives to Us Cloud Solutions Are Essential

A sudden outage of Microsoft Teams or other U.S. cloud services – and a company's communication structures come to a standstill. Decisions are delayed, and important information reaches neither the...

Business Continuity

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Crisis Communication: The Ultimate Guide for Companies and Organizations

Effective crisis communication is essential for companies. This comprehensive guide offers insights into the basics, strategies, and best practices. It covers crisis preparation, crisis management and follow-up. It also highlights...

Crisis Communication

5 mins read

Data Sovereignty in Corporate Communications: Requirements for a Messenger

With the increasing use of messenger services in corporate communications, control over personal data is becoming ever more challenging. Data sovereignty is particularly essential for the public sector, companies in...

Cybersecurity

6 mins read

NIS2 Directive: The Role of Secure Communication Systems and Affected Companies

With the new NIS2 Directive, the EU is strengthening cybersecurity across Europe and presenting companies with new challenges. Our blog article highlights the key requirements of the directive, explains which...

Business Continuity

5 mins read

Strengthening cybersecurity in public authorities and administrations

How Public Authorities and Administrations Strengthen Their Cybersecurity

As digitalization advances, public authorities are facing new challenges, particularly in the area of cybersecurity. Mobile employees and hybrid teams are now an integral part of everyday work life, but...

Business Continuity

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Cyberattack: How Teamwire Effectively Supports You in Times of Crisis

The threat of cyberattacks to companies is continuously increasing. As an IT manager, you are faced with the challenge of not only protecting your company or organization from attacks, but...

Business Continuity

2 mins read

Teamwire unterstützt die Polizei während der Fußballeuropameisterschaft

Supporting Germany’s Police During UEFA 2024: Our Secure Messenger in Action

The UEFA European Soccer Championship 2024 was an event of immense scale and significance, drawing crowds from all over the world. Ensuring the safety and security of such a large-scale...

Press

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Ensuring Unmatched Reliability in Secure Enterprise Messaging: Our Commitment to High Availability

In today’s fast-paced digital world, uninterrupted communication is crucial for enterprises, public authorities, and critical infrastructure companies. At Teamwire, we understand the paramount importance of reliable and secure messaging. Our...

Business Continuity

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Sichere Kommunikation mit Teamwire auch bei Cyberangriffen

The Importance of a Fail-Safe Messenger for Business Continuity

In a digitally connected world, cyberattacks and IT outages are commonplace. How can companies ensure that they can continue to communicate and operate effectively in times of crisis? In our...

Business Continuity

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Why the CrowdStrike Incident Was Small and How Critical a Microsoft Outage Could Be

A recent faulty update from CrowdStrike led to an IT outage affecting millions of computers, but only 1% of all Windows devices. This incident highlights the vulnerability of companies, especially...

Cybersecurity

6 mins read

Successful C-Level Communication: Strategies for More Efficiency and Security

Effective communication at the executive level is crucial for business success. It facilitates strategic decision-making and optimizes collaboration. In this blog post, we explore the challenges of C-level communication and...

Security

6 mins read

Shielding Your Enterprise from Shadow IT Risks

Learn how to effectively protect your company from shadow IT and ensure the security of your IT infrastructure. Use secure messaging solutions like Teamwire to avoid uncontrolled applications.

Business Continuity

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Hosting: On-Premises or Cloud-Based? How to Make the Right Decision

Learn from our blog post whether an on-premises solution or cloud hosting is the right choice for your organization. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of both options and make the...

Security

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Interoperability: Communicating securely between messengers

Will we soon be able to communicate seamlessly from one messenger app to another, without any barriers or security concerns? Even between highly secure business solutions and customer messaging apps?

Security

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On the go, communicate safely: Tips for maximum security

How easily sensitive data can fall into the wrong hands is demonstrated by the data leak at the German Military. That is just the tip of the iceberg: More and...

Security

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Federation: Communicate Securely & Effectively with Your Partner Organizations

For authorities, it is crucial to coordinate their work with other organizations securely and quickly. Companies also often need a smart way to exchange large data volumes and daily arrangements...

Security

3 mins read

WhatsApp in Businesses: GDPR Compliance Assessment

With a user base exceeding two billion people worldwide, WhatsApp has established itself as one of the leading instant messaging services. Alternatives such as Signal and Threema also enjoy popularity.

Cybersecurity

4 mins read

8 Reasons Why Your Company Needs a Secure Business Messenger

Do your employees operate from various locations or often work remotely? Since the Taurus-Leak incident involving the German Military, many individuals have been concerned about the security of sensitive data....

Business Continuity

5 mins read

The Disadvantages of Using Whatsapp for Business Purposes

Whatsapp and other consumer messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, Telegram, Threema, WeChat and Line are increasingly part of the shadow IT in enterprises, and are often used by employees for...

Business Continuity

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Der Messenger für die sichere Kommunikation

How to Identify if your Enterprise has a Shadow IT and a Whatsapp Problem?

The majority of executives and IT managers are normally unaware how many unauthorized shadow IT or shadow cloud apps and services their employees are using.

Security

5 mins read

Communication in the company: This is what the future of corporate communication with messengers looks like

In a world that is digitizing ever faster, effective communication tools have become indispensable for companies. Among these, messaging apps have become particularly important - they have revolutionized information sharing...

Thought Leadership

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Erhalt der Einsatzdetails an den Einsatzleitenden

The Essential Guide to Secure Video Conferencing

In today's interconnected world, video conferencing has become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. However, the increasing reliance on virtual meetings also raises concerns about security and...

Security

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MIMI with MLS – the new standard for interoperability of messaging apps?

A new standard called MIMI for the interoperability of instant messaging apps is currently on the way. The interoperability of messaging apps has been a topic of strong interest for...

Thought Leadership

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Mit einem einzigen Messenger für Logistik und Transport Mitarbeiter stärken und miteinander verbinden

Messenger meets GIS – Partnership with ArcGIS provider Esri

Teamwire is now an EPN Bronze partner of Esri Deutschland GmbH (www.esri.de), the market-leading technology provider for location intelligence and geographic information systems (GIS). A central component of the partnership...

Product Highlights

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Der Teamwire Messenger als Multi-Device Plattform

The challenges with the chat of Microsoft Teams and its ideal complement

Microsoft Teams is a broadly used tool in enterprises. The Teams chat features are particularly important for the communication and collaboration of an organization. Especially for mobile workforces the use...

Allgemein

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Messenger Netiquette: 25 Rules for Good Communication and Collaboration

We know from practice that messaging communication can sometimes be misleading due to the short text messages. The correct introduction of a tool is not the only criterion for success....

Tips

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The fast-deploying Skype for Business alternative

What to do when the license of a communication solution expires and you need to look for an alternative? We have received many inquiries on this topic, so we are...

Product Highlights

7 mins read

Employee app: Features that strengthen the team spirit

Hybrid work and “New Work” are increasingly shaping the work culture. What employee apps have to offer in terms of features to ensure better communication and collaboration in the entire...

Thought Leadership

5 mins read

On-premise messenger for business and government – key requirements for IT

A trend towards data sovereignty can currently be seen: companies (again) want to have full control over their data, accordingly also control over the servers of the software used. This...

Thought Leadership

6 mins read

SEC examines WhatsApp use in banks – what financial institutions can do now

WhatsApp use in the bank? Investigators at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are questioning US banks about the extent to which they use consumer messenger for professional communication. There...

Thought Leadership

9 mins read

Rechte- und Benutzerverwaltung bei Teamwire

Azure and AWS alternative for secure hosting of a business messenger

Why is there so much discussion about alternatives to AWS, Azure and others? And what role does this play when choosing a communications solution for your own organization? You can...

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“Open-source messenger vs. Out-of-the-box” (Part 2): Checklist for the right business messenger choice

Does it make sense to rely on a ready-made business messenger or to develop your own open-source messenger?

Thought Leadership

6 mins read

“Open Source Messenger vs. Out-of-the-box” (Part 1): What makes the difference in business messaging?

Similar to classic SaaS solutions, the business messenger market offers both out-of-the-box solutions such as Teamwire, which are ready for immediate use and are supported and continuously developed by the...

Thought Leadership

6 mins read

Sicherer Business Messenger für VoIP und Video Calls

The entire function range now united with VoIP and video call

With business messengers, text, picture and voice messages are part of the standard repertoire of possible communication formats. VoIP (Voice over IP or IP telephony) is also becoming more and...

Currently many large enterprises, small and medium businesses as well as the public sector look for a secure WhatsApp alternative (e.g. Teamwire) for their organization.

Security

9 mins read

10 Top Tips: Here’s how your employees will use Teamwire right away

It is quite human: not every employee is happy when a change in the organizational environment is imminent. Find out how your employees can better accept a new solution and...

Thought Leadership

6 mins read

Bridge communication gaps by using attention messages

We announced it in our API 15 release as one of the most important new features in Teamwire for 2021: attention messages. We will illustrate how this idea came about,...

Product Highlights

2 mins read

Live-Standort Funktion für das Teilen des Aufenthaltsorts in Echtzeit

How the Bavarian police force is optimizing its digital mission communication

Real-time communication in police operations is indispensable for creating a uniform information situation and better coordinating operations. Why does the Bavarian police rely on our Business Messenger for this? We'll...

Thought Leadership

4 mins read

Teamwire API 15 Release

Teamwire has launched a new version of its same-brand GDPR-compliant business messaging app. The API 15 release of Teamwire offers improved password security and dashboard customizations, as well as a...

Product Highlights

5 mins read

The leading chat messenger app

More and more companies understand the transition from email to messaging in communicating with colleagues and teams and are looking for a dedicated enterprise messaging app to improve collaboration and...

Thought Leadership

8 mins read

Mobile Team Communication – The Essential Standard in Healthcare

Quickly informed, more time for the patient - With our business messaging app solution, we pursue the goal of building bridges in communication in the social and healthcare system. In...

Thought Leadership

6 mins read

Funktion für die Notfallkommunikation mit Teamwire

Hospital Futures Act: How our Business Messenger supports the digitalization of hospitals

The Hospital Future Act (KHZG) and the associated funding program are designed to pave the way for hospitals to digitalize their operations. Our Business Messenger is also eligible for funding...

Thought Leadership

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Der sichere Business Messenger von Teamwire

The New Terms of WhatsApp and the Consequences for Businesses

Recently Whatsapp announced an update of its terms and privacy policy, and made several significant changes that were kind expected since the acquisition of Whatsapp by Facebook in 2014.

Security

5 mins read

Hospital Futures Act as the opportunity for digitalization: What hospitals need to know

With the Hospital Future Act, the federal government is providing three billion euros in funding to enable hospitals to invest in modern emergency capacities, digitalization and their IT security. But...

Thought Leadership

3 mins read

Teamwire introduces function for image blur

The anonymization of data in regulated industries and sectors with high security standards is one of the most important requirement features. This also applies to the exchange of data, including...

Product Highlights

4 mins read

How to Select an Enterprise Messaging App

Businesses, who are looking for an enterprise messaging app, often wonder how the various vendors compare, what differentiating attributes the solutions have and which must have features a messaging app...

Product Highlights

3 mins read

Transition from Email to Business Messaging

Email has been the dominate medium of communication in the business world for the last 20 years. Employees get hundreds of emails a day and spend hours to do their...

Thought Leadership

2 mins read

Successfull Cloud Security Alliance STAR Assessment v3.1

Teamwire has completed the Consensus Assessment Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) in the latest version 3.1. of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) for its business messaging app to demonstrate compliance with all major IT security standards...

Security

4 mins read

15 Requirements for a Business Messaging App

You might think that a messenger has reached the level of maturity in the product life cycle. Interestingly enough, this is also the case in private use.

Thought Leadership

6 mins read

Internal Communication – What does Unified Communication & Collaboration mean? Which solution suits which team purposes?

Every company needs good communication for successful collaboration between colleagues, partners and end customers in order to implement projects consistently, increase productivity and achieve new economic success. But what are...

Thought Leadership

5 mins read

Teamwire API 14 Release

Teamwire is delighted to announce its API 14 Release – the newest version of the most secure enterprise messaging app.

Product Highlights

4 mins read

When alleged competitors complement each other

Teamwire and WhatsApp - how can that be? In initial talks with potential customers, we like to use the phrase "WhatsApp alternative" in sales. This allows business decision-makers in a very...

Thought Leadership

4 mins read

Teamwire Dashboard 2.0

Today Teamwire is releasing the version 2.0 of the administrator Dashboard. During the last 12 months we have completely rebuilt the Dashboard from scratch, in order to improve usability, increase...

Product Highlights

5 mins read

Teamwire provides WhatsApp for Business integration for secure external communication with end clients

Messaging has become an indispensable part of modern communication. Messages, small group communication and stories are by far the fastest growing areas of online communication.

Thought Leadership

6 mins read

WhatsApp Ban in the Enterprise: GDPR-Compliant Messaging Apps, Alternatives and Solutions

The use of WhatsApp as part of shadow IT is very common in enterprises. This actually affects every industry, sector and function as well as the entire public sector.

Security

6 mins read

Teamwire – the most secure front-end solution for Chatbots in enterprises

In today’s communication universe, Chatbots are user interfaces (UI) which allow humans to interact with digital systems automatically either through spoken word or unscripted text messages.

Thought Leadership

3 mins read

15 Anforderungen an eine Business Messaging App

Teamwire Open API for IT Ecosystem Integration

An important aspect of an enterprise messaging app is the connection to the IT ecosystem of a business. For the enablement of all possible integrations Teamwire offers an API for...

Thought Leadership

5 mins read

Complete Data Protection – No Compromises

As a result of the corona crisis, the need of enterprises and public authorities for digital communication solutions has increased significantly. Messaging apps, collaboration tools and video conferencing solutions are...

Security

3 mins read

New Live Location for Sharing Real-time Whereabouts

Live Location allows users to share their current location with colleagues in a chat and then automatically update their location in real time. Colleagues can then track movements or changes...

Product Highlights

5 mins read

Secure business messaging for companies – advantages at a glance

Today we want to give prospects, customer and partners an insight in the product strategy of Teamwire and our mission to provide much more than secure enterprise messaging.

Thought Leadership

7 mins read

The General Data Protection Regulation and the WhatsApp Problem of Enterprises

The European General Data Protection Regulation as the new privacy law affects all enterprises doing business in Europe.

Security

3 mins read

Teamwire Launches Chat Widget for Communication with Website Visitors

External communication with interested parties, customers and partners is an important topic for the use of a secure business messaging app in companies.

Product Highlights

3 mins read

Teamwire Web Client Officially Released

After many months of intensive testing by customers and several releases with improvements, Teamwire's web client is now publicly available in version 1.11.

Product Highlights

4 mins read

Partnership with MobileIron – Secure Messenger and UEM

MobileIron and Teamwire have partnered to provide customers with an intuitive and secure enterprise messenger that can be easily managed and fully protected across an organization's mobile infrastructure.

Press

4 mins read

Teamwire introduces function for emergency communication

Teamwire is a secure business messaging app for companies, government agencies and healthcare organizations. With a new emergency function for critical situations and emergencies, Teamwire can now accelerate the flow...

Product Highlights

6 mins read

Compliant Enterprise Messaging for the General Data Protection Regulation

To ensure strong data protection and compliance with the DSGVO, companies should implement a secure enterprise messaging app before the DSGVO becomes effective. We present the necessary features of a...

Security

3 mins read

External communication through secure guest accesses

External communication with partners, customers and clients can be a relevant topic for a corporate messenger.

Product Highlights

3 mins read

More Alerting and Crisis Communication Features for Our Enterprise Messaging App

The advanced innovative alerting and crisis communication features are major enhancements to Teamwire for enterprises, covering use cases for critical events, crisis situations and emergencies.

Teamwire interviews attorney Katharina Mitterer to discuss in detail the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

There has been a huge discussion recently about a security vulnerability of Whatsapp, which some people quickly proclaimed as a "backdoor" for governments to snoop on users.

Thought Leadership

4 mins read

BARMER Health Insurance Chooses Teamwire for Enterprise Messaging

BARMER health insurance has chosen Teamwire's enterprise messaging app to digitize internal communications.

Press

2 mins read

Teamwire Successfully Completes Cloud Security Alliance STAR Assessment

Teamwire has completed the Security, Trust & Assurance Registry (STAR) assessment of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) for its enterprise messaging app, in order to show compliance with leading standards...

Security

7 mins read

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The Best Enterprise Messaging App for European Businesses

With this blog post we would like to draw attention to current criteria, requirements and market trends to the latest state of enterprise messaging apps.

In today's article, we describe the potential damage caused by WhatsApp and Co. and the consequences that companies must expect.

Security

2 mins read

Desktop Apps of Teamwire Available

Starting today, Teamwire also offers native enterprise messaging apps for Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

Teamwire, being a German company, stands for strong data protection, secure data storage and strict privacy law based on high German and European standards.

Security

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Typical Customer Scenarios of Teamwire

Thought Leadership

Teamwire is now an official partner in the Frequentis MissionX Ecosystem

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