NATO NI2CE Messenger builds on Matrix.

NATO innovates with sovereign and secure messenger, based on the Matrix open standard for pan-NATO interoperability and technological independence.

NI2CE NATO

NATO is innovating with a self-hosted open source and cross-platform instant messaging and voice-over-IP service to support digitally sovereign and secure communications.

The experimental project is led by the Allied Command Transformation’s (ACT) Innovation Hub . The aim is to complement existing NATO communication solutions with a secure Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) style messenger for ‘unclassified’ use.

The system is called NI2CE , which stands for NATO Interoperable Instant Communication Environment.

Addressing the issues caused by consumer messaging apps...

NATO is always looking for innovative ways to enhance its communication posture. Consumer messaging apps, such as Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp, are incredibly popular but unsuited to the workplace; especially in the Defence sector.