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Best Practices for Secure Communication for Frontline Teams

Think about a busy emergency room during a multi-car pileup. A nurse quickly texts a colleague about a critical patient update, but the message goes through an unsecured app.

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RealTyme and BARQ Systems Forge Strategic Partnership to Transform Secure Enterprise Communication

RealTyme is expanding into the Saudi market! We’re thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with BARQ Systems, the region’s leading IT services provider. This collaboration marks a significant step in bringing secure, encrypted communication solutions to enterprises in Saudi Arabia.

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Best Secure Communication Strategies for First Responders

First responders work in environments where every second counts. Whether responding to a fire, medical emergency, or natural disaster, secure communication is crucial for keeping teams connected and ensuring public safety.

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Meet us at LEAP 2025: The Ultimate Tech Event Shaping the Future!

LEAP 2025 is Saudi Arabia’s premier tech event, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the future of technology. From February 9-12 in Riyadh, attendees will explore cutting-edge advancements, gain strategic insights, and expand their networks. We’ll be there—schedule a meeting with us to discuss secure collaboration solutions. Don’t miss this transformative event!

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Comparing WebeX, Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, and Slack Alternatives for Secure Team Communication

A single misplaced message sent over an insecure platform could expose your organization to cyberattacks, leaks, or compliance violations.

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How Russian Hackers Exploit WhatsApp Accounts: A Warning for Global Leaders

Cybersecurity threats are an ever-present danger, and a recent wave of sophisticated hacking attempts by a group linked to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has drawn global attention. Known as Star Blizzard, this cyber-espionage group has been targeting government ministers, diplomats, and officials across the globe by exploiting vulnerabilities in WhatsApp accounts.

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The Risks of Using WhatsApp for Work—and Better Alternatives

It’s no secret that WhatsApp has become a staple in our daily lives—and it’s no surprise that this convenience has crept into the workplace.

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Top 5 Secure Collaboration Platforms for Privacy-Centric Teams

What’s the cost of convenience? For privacy-centric teams, it could be the security of sensitive client information or compliance with regulations.

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Empowering the Frontline: Secure Communication for Deskless Forces

In the field, there’s no room for communication gaps. Deskless forces—whether operating in remote combat zones, on disaster-stricken terrain, or in high-intensity emergency response settings—work in environments where every second and every message counts.

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From Compliance to Confidence: Data Privacy Best Practices in the AI-Driven World

In an AI-driven landscape, organizations are increasingly navigating the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence while facing intensified privacy risks. AI is revolutionizing industries, improving productivity, and optimizing decision-making. However, this innovation brings the challenge of safeguarding large volumes of sensitive data.

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Strava and Data Privacy Risks: A Case Study on the Security Implications of Public Fitness Data

Fitness apps have become integral to how people track their health and stay connected with others. Strava, one of the most popular fitness apps, is no exception. However, it has also found itself at the center of multiple security and privacy controversies due to the public availability of user activity data.

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7 Criteria to Look for in Military-Grade Messaging Solutions

Military strategy has always thrived on precision, resilience, and secure lines of communication. In the past, deception and secrecy shifted the tides of war—from hidden messages to ingenious diversions. Today, the stakes remain just as high, but the battlefield has shifted to the digital world.

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Why Is Secure Communication Essential in Military Operations?

In modern military operations, secure communication has evolved into a core strategic asset—one that directly impacts mission success and national security. With the rise of hybrid warfare and digital threats, the need to transmit information quickly, securely, and reliably has never been greater.

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The Role of Encryption in Government Communications

Imagine a scenario in which a single breach in communication leads to a national crisis—classified information exposed, public trust shattered, and critical operations compromised. Unfortunately, this isn't a distant possibility; it's just one of the many potential consequences governments face when managing their communications.

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The Importance of Secure Internal Communication in Government Agencies

Government agencies are entrusted with some of the nation's most sensitive information and critical operations. But with that responsibility comes the challenge of ensuring that communication within these agencies is secure and impenetrable. The stakes are high—national security, public trust, and the integrity of sensitive data hinge on the effectiveness of communication security measures.

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The Role of Communication Platforms in Ransomware Defense

Ransomware is a growing cybersecurity threat that poses a significant risk to organizations of all sizes. Malicious softwares locks up critical data and demands a ransom, often in cryptocurrency, to restore access. The effects of a ransomware attack can be devastating, including financial losses and severe operational disruptions. However, one effective strategy to combat this threat lies in utilizing secure communication platforms.

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The Rise of Deepfake Scams: A $25 Million Lesson from Arup 

In a shocking turn of events, a British design and engineering company, Arup, fell victim to a deepfake scam. The scam of this multinational company, known for its work on iconic structures, started innocently. However, it led to one of Arup's Hong Kong employees transferring $25 million to fraudsters. Let's take a closer look at this incident and the lessons we can learn from it.

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Activating Your Cyber Resilience Strategy

In an era where cyber threats loom larger by the day, the importance of secure communication within business continuity plans cannot be overstated. RealTyme stands at the forefront of secure business communications, offering unparalleled protection and business continuity solutions that fortify your organization's defenses against digital disruptions.

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Evaluating Your Cybersecurity Arsenal

In the digital age, the sophistication and frequency of cyber threats continue to escalate, posing significant risks to businesses worldwide. These threats not only compromise sensitive data but also threaten the very fabric of business operations, making it imperative for companies to adopt a proactive stance towards cybersecurity and business continuity.

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Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with Proactive Planning

The digital landscape is increasingly besieged by sophisticated cyber threats, with their frequency and complexity on the rise. This evolving threat environment underscores the imperative for businesses to adopt a proactive approach towards cybersecurity and business continuity. In this era, securing operations and sensitive data against potential breaches is not just advisable; it's essential for sustaining business operations and trust.

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SAMI-AEC partners with RealTyme to offer Saudi businesses secure communications and data sovereignty

SAMI and RealTyme Join Forces to Fortify Secure Communications for Saudi Businesses. Saudi businesses can now communicate with confidence thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between SAMI, the Kingdom's national defense and security champion, and RealTyme, a leader in secure communications.

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5 Key Success Factors for Business Continuity During a Crisis

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, marked by the increased frequency and impact of global crises, the importance of robust business continuity planning (BCP) has never been more evident.

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RealTyme's Dynamic Presence at Leading Global Security Events in April 2024

Discover RealTyme's proactive engagement at top security events in April 2024, including LAAD in Rio, Cyber Africa Forum, and GISEC Dubai, enhancing global digital safety.

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Forging a Dynamic Partnership, Marking a New Chapter in Kuwait: RealTyme and METCO

We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between RealTyme Secure Communication Platform and Middle East Telecom-Communications Co. (METCO), a collaboration that is not only set to redefine secure communication across the Middle East and Africa but also represents a key milestone in our expansion into the Kuwait market.

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Strengthening Command and Control Structures

In the battlefront of hybrid warfare, fortifying command and control structures against cyber threats is vital. Partner with RealTyme for military-grade secure communication solutions, real-time threat intelligence, and robust cyber defenses.

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Risks of Tracking Soldiers' Mobiles During War Conflicts

Learn about the dangers of using smartphones on the battlefield and how RealTyme Secure Communication Platform provides a safe solution for defense industry professionals.

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How Minister of Defense can enhance cyber resilience during hybrid war

Discover actionable strategies for enhancing cyber resilience in the defense sector. Our in-depth guide explores the role of advanced secure communication platforms like RealTyme in navigating the complexities of hybrid warfare.

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RealTyme inks distribution partnership with Beta IT

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Beta IT that marks a significant milestone in the journey of RealTyme go-to-market. Beta IT, a distinguished system integrator for Information Technology Solutions, is now joining RealTyme's Value Added Reseller Success Program. This collaboration brings together our cutting-edge Swiss-made secure collaboration platform with Beta IT's expertise in the Saudi and Emirati markets access, and it holds immense promise for both organizations.

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WhatsApp Video Call Encryption: How Secure is it Really?

WhatsApp video calls are under the spotlight for security vulnerabilities. Secure video communication is crucial for organisations. Learn more about RealTyme.

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Is Video Conferencing Secure? Consider the Risks

Video conferencing has become a necessity for companies, but with its increased usage, concerns about security have risen. Discover RealTyme secure video.

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Why Secure Communication for Governments & Regulated Industries?

As a government agency or organization, security is high for good reason. Protecting highly sensitive data is crucial. Here's how secure communications help.

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The Pros and Cons of Business Communication Apps

If looking for a communications app to help you collaborate securely, businesses need to compare secure options. Discover how RealTyme compares to others.

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WhatsApp User Data Breach - Was Private Information Leaked?

With the news of a further WhatsApp user data breach, concerns again are raised over the use of consumer-built apps for communication. Discover more here.

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What is Lacking in Common Communication Platforms?

Many organizations are running the risk of using communications platforms that do provide necessary security features. Discover the features you need here.

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Why Data Sovereignty Matters for Secure Collaboration?

In a world where you can easily transfer data between parties, consideration has to be made for data residency laws within differing regions. Transferring digital data hosted on the cloud poses questions about which jurisdiction should be applied and if the data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the nation where the data resides.

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Is Secure Data Transfer Possible in 2022?

Being secure with online collaboration has never been more vital, yet many companies still choose outdated methods. Find out more about secure data transfer.

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SBTi Recognise RealTyme on its Climate Action Targets

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTI) has recognized RealTyme on our climate action targets. Find out how our targets go beyond the SBTi requirements.

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Is Your Secure Collaboration Platform Truly Secure?

Working within a secure environment is a priority for any business that handles sensitive information. Whether maintaining client confidentiality or keeping employee files as secure as possible, being aware of the dangers of poor security protocols and having a plan of action is critical.

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Leading the Way in Sustainable Technology, RealTyme Partners with CSX Carbon

As part of our continuing mission to provide sustainable technology for our customers to collaborate securely, we are delighted to have partnered with UK-based start-up CSX Carbon. This partnership will help us support the min their ambitious climate mission as well as achieve our climate goals that includes a zero carbon operational footprint in 2023.

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Why is Digital Health Important in the Workplace?

We live in an overwhelming digital world, where the internet of things (IoT) ensures we can stay connected in both our personal and work lives to multiple devices.

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RealTyme Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Secure Communications, Q3 2022

We are thrilled to be named as a leader in secure communications providers in The Forrester Wave™: Secure Communications, Q3 2022 report.

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What Are the Best Practices When Secure File Sharing for Business?

Secure File Sharing, What are the Risks & Best Practices. Implementing secure file sharing processes is necessary for organisations, protecting sensitive information from those looking to intercept it. Discover more here.

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How Secure is WhatsApp Web?

In a workplace environment, security and privacy are two of the uppermost concerns for a business to be compliant, especially when looking to integrate software to help with collaboration and productivity. At RealTyme, we have concerns around the continual use of consumer-built secure messaging apps and their safety as they were not designed from the ground up with this in mind and exist to create addiction and monetize eyeballs. Many have added additional features but only when issues were found, or concerns were raised.

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How to Prevent Data Breaches in 2022

A data breach is a situation no company wants to be in, and your employees certainly wouldn’t want to be the reason this has happened. Human error is one of the biggest reasons for a data breach, but also the software and platforms companies choose to use to communicate.

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What is Meant by Privacy by Design?

The debate about data privacy and what companies are allowed to keep in terms of user information and data has always been an issue for companies, especially when private information has been intercepted and leaked in high-profile cases.

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Why You Should Use an Encrypted Messaging App

Convenient messaging services are everywhere, and most people will access them daily for some form of communication via a smartphone, tablet, or desktop app. However, whilst the market has a plethora of messaging apps for public use, how confident are you that the information being sent is completely private?

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Are All Secure Messaging Apps Equally Safe?

The market is overwhelmed by messaging app options for consumers and businesses. It is growing considerably and goes far beyond the popular options most users are aware of and use. From WhatsApp to Facebook Messenger, Signal to Telegram and many more, are they all equally providing the service they should?

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What is Data Privacy & Why Should You Care About It?

In a connected, data-driven world, the ease with which information can be shared, communicated, and collaborated on is taken for granted. With the exponential rise of data sharing platforms and communication hubs making it simple for consumers, the concern around data privacy has grown too.

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End-to-End Encryption: How It Works for Secure Communication

With total privacy high on the agenda for many business professionals, keeping what’s important away from prying eyes, end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is one of the most secure ways to communicate privately and securely online. It’s a term that has become ubiquitous with many platforms, but what is end-to-end encryption?

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RealTyme Merges with Adeya

Launching an innovative, secure collaboration platform with a human-centric design. RealTyme, the innovative collaboration platform that cares about people's privacy and digital well-being, has announced its merger with Adeya.

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RealTyme vs. Messaging Apps: How We Stack Up

Protecting sensitive business data while encouraging workplace communication and collaboration shouldn’t be a balancing act. It is. Learn how to elevate the productivity of your enterprise through secure collaboration.

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Why is Encrypted Communications Important in the Workplace?

Communication within the workplace is critical for productivity, particularly during unprecedented times caused by COVID-19 and many people still working from home.

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What is the Best Alternative to Skype for Business?

Skype for Business Server 2019 is no longer available and will reach end-of-life in January 2024, with migration to Microsoft Teams cloud application being encouraged by the corporation.

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The Fines for Cyber Security Breaches Will Increase – Here’s How to Protect Your Business

Protecting your business from the impact of a data breach is something many companies must take seriously. In June, it was reported that the amount of data breach notifications received by data protection and privacy authorities had on average increased across Europe by 66%.

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Choosing the Best Secure Alternative to WhatsApp

With an increasing number of companies and executives using WhatsApp to liaise with colleagues and share files and data, how secure is WhatsApp to handle this without issue?

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The Importance of Having a Ransomware Data Recovery Strategy

Ransomware is a term that should concern organizations, especially when a reported 28% of UK firms have suffered from this type of attack in 2019.

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The Benefits of Persistent Instant Messaging in the Workplace

Businesses have a multitude of choice when it comes to communicating internally and externally that go beyond just phone calls and emails.

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7 Ways to Protect Your Workplace from Breaches of Confidentiality

On 6 June 2012, the business social networking site LinkedIn reported that cyber attackers stole the login information of 6.5 million users.

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How Secure is WhatsApp Voice Calls?

Video calls and conferencing is having its moment, with more users than ever using this form of communication to stay in touch with friends, family and for business.

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Is Data Privacy a Human Right?

With a world full of digital data being essential to not just our personal lives but our professional ones too, the question of whether privacy is a human right can be split into two areas – privacy and data protection.

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WhatsApp Alternative for Enterprises

Applications built for the everyday consumer were never intended to be used within an enterprise, and there are countless security dangers that companies can encounter if they aren’t aware of the issues that not using encrypted messaging can cause, even if these applications are providing great usability.

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Can End-to-End Encryption in Facebook Messenger be Trusted?

The popularity of Facebook Messenger is hard to ignore, with 1.3 billion users around the world and rising to an expected 2.4 billion by 2021.

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How using RealTyme demonstrates you are serious about client confidentiality

With businesses trusted with sensitive information from various sources, how safe and secure is this data? The need to safeguard this information is crucial, whether it's employee personal data or intricate details about your clients.

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WhatsApp, Facebook and Lies

Protecting sensitive business data while encouraging workplace communication and collaboration shouldn’t be a balancing act. It is. With hackers eying your data, WhatsApp and other messaging apps aiming to monetize it, and regulators constantly looking over your shoulder to see if you misuse it...

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Best Practices for Secure Communication for Frontline Teams

RealTyme and BARQ Systems Forge Strategic Partnership to Transform Secure Enterprise Communication

Best Secure Communication Strategies for First Responders

Meet us at LEAP 2025: The Ultimate Tech Event Shaping the Future!

Comparing WebeX, Microsoft Teams, Skype for Business, and Slack Alternatives for Secure Team Communication

How Russian Hackers Exploit WhatsApp Accounts: A Warning for Global Leaders

The Risks of Using WhatsApp for Work—and Better Alternatives

Top 5 Secure Collaboration Platforms for Privacy-Centric Teams

Empowering the Frontline: Secure Communication for Deskless Forces

From Compliance to Confidence: Data Privacy Best Practices in the AI-Driven World

Strava and Data Privacy Risks: A Case Study on the Security Implications of Public Fitness Data

7 Criteria to Look for in Military-Grade Messaging Solutions

Why Is Secure Communication Essential in Military Operations?

The Role of Encryption in Government Communications

The Importance of Secure Internal Communication in Government Agencies

The Role of Communication Platforms in Ransomware Defense

The Rise of Deepfake Scams: A $25 Million Lesson from Arup

Activating Your Cyber Resilience Strategy

Evaluating Your Cybersecurity Arsenal

Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats with Proactive Planning

SAMI-AEC partners with RealTyme to offer Saudi businesses secure communications and data sovereignty

5 Key Success Factors for Business Continuity During a Crisis

RealTyme's Dynamic Presence at Leading Global Security Events in April 2024

Forging a Dynamic Partnership, Marking a New Chapter in Kuwait: RealTyme and METCO

Strengthening Command and Control Structures

Risks of Tracking Soldiers' Mobiles During War Conflicts

How Minister of Defense can enhance cyber resilience during hybrid war

RealTyme inks distribution partnership with Beta IT

WhatsApp Video Call Encryption: How Secure is it Really?

Is Video Conferencing Secure? Consider the Risks

Why Secure Communication for Governments & Regulated Industries?

The Pros and Cons of Business Communication Apps

WhatsApp User Data Breach - Was Private Information Leaked?

What is Lacking in Common Communication Platforms?

Why Data Sovereignty Matters for Secure Collaboration?

Is Secure Data Transfer Possible in 2022?

SBTi Recognise RealTyme on its Climate Action Targets

Is Your Secure Collaboration Platform Truly Secure?

Leading the Way in Sustainable Technology, RealTyme Partners with CSX Carbon

Why is Digital Health Important in the Workplace?

RealTyme Named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Secure Communications, Q3 2022

What Are the Best Practices When Secure File Sharing for Business?

How Secure is WhatsApp Web?

How to Prevent Data Breaches in 2022

What is Meant by Privacy by Design?

Why You Should Use an Encrypted Messaging App

Are All Secure Messaging Apps Equally Safe?

What is Data Privacy & Why Should You Care About It?

End-to-End Encryption: How It Works for Secure Communication

RealTyme Merges with Adeya

RealTyme vs. Messaging Apps: How We Stack Up

Why is Encrypted Communications Important in the Workplace?

What is the Best Alternative to Skype for Business?

The Fines for Cyber Security Breaches Will Increase – Here’s How to Protect Your Business

Choosing the Best Secure Alternative to WhatsApp

The Importance of Having a Ransomware Data Recovery Strategy

The Benefits of Persistent Instant Messaging in the Workplace

7 Ways to Protect Your Workplace from Breaches of Confidentiality

How Secure is WhatsApp Voice Calls?

Is Data Privacy a Human Right?

WhatsApp Alternative for Enterprises

Can End-to-End Encryption in Facebook Messenger be Trusted?

How using RealTyme demonstrates you are serious about client confidentiality

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The Rise of Deepfake Scams: A $25 Million Lesson from Arup 