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We’ve been officially designated as ‘Awardable’ in the Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace, which is the DoD’s flagship DevSecOps ecosystem. This signals something bigger than a badge. It’s formal recognition that Rocket.Chat has cleared the toughest security, compliance, and readiness standards required for DoD acquisition. Programs can now procure Rocket.Chat quickly, securely with less red tape and more confidence.

Data breach costs average $4.44 million globally in 2025, making communication security a critical business priority. Organizations must implement comprehensive security strategies that address both technical controls and human factors.

The most secure team chat apps for businesses in 2025 are Rocket.Chat, Mattermost, Element, Zulip, Troop Messenger, and Wire. These platforms offer end-to-end encryption, on-premise deployment options, and compliance with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and FINRA. For personal use, Signal, Threema, and Telegram provide strong encryption and privacy protection.

France has the Eiffel Tower. The UK has Big Ben. Germany has the Brandenburg Gate. Italy? The Colosseum. Across Europe, these iconic landmarks are more than attractions. They are enduring symbols of sovereignty, history, and national identity. They stand tall, immovable, and secure. Now ask yourself this: Can the same be said of your digital communications?

At Rocket.Chat, our mission has always been clear: empowering organizations with secure, flexible, and open communications. From day one, we set out to build more than just another messaging tool. We aimed to create a platform that connects people and systems without borders—across teams, organizations, and external stakeholders. One important part of this mission has been federation - the ability to communicate across different systems and instances without being tied to a single vendor.

Building on recent updates, this Rocket.Chat release is designed to enhance your workspace operations. -> Security remains central to every update, with the new audit trails for full visibility into every workspace setting change. -> Teams move faster - thanks to the improved navigation, clearer communication controls, and faster search capabilities. -> Admins also benefit from streamlined federated user management and customizable LDAP sync for simplified user management.

We are excited to announce that Rocket.Chat has officially achieved the AWS Independent Software Vendor Accelerate (ISVA) Certification. The AWS ISV Accelerate Program is a global initiative designed for AWS Partners who offer software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS and are sold through the AWS Marketplace. This achievement enhances our ability to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative communication solutions to organizations around the world.

We’re kicking off the quarter with enhancements that strengthen coordination, oversight, and structure across your workspace. Not sure if someone’s in a meeting? This release clears that up. Rocket.Chat automatically updates user statuses based on Outlook meetings to provide real-time visibility into team availability. Want more information on why a critical setting was changed?

Out of band (OOB) communication is a critical security layer that operates independently from primary networks, providing organizations with resilient defense mechanisms against sophisticated cyber threats. This comprehensive guide explores how OOB strengthens zero trust security frameworks by enabling secure authentication, continuous verification, and isolated control channels that remain operational even during network breaches.

‍ When your primary communication channels fail, what's your backup plan? If you're running global operations, that question just got a lot more complicated. Out of band communication is more than a backup option. These secondary channels that operate independently from your main network are vital for your global enterprise's mission-critical communication. They're your lifeline when authenticating users during outages or coordinating responses when your primary systems get compromised.