Over the past three days in Lille, France, the INCYBER Forum once again brought together Europe’s cybersecurity community — from public sector leaders and policymakers to enterprise security teams and technology providers.
For Wire, the event offered more than visibility. It provided a clear, grounded view of how organisations across France are approaching secure communication, compliance, and digital sovereignty — and where priorities are rapidly evolving.
Focus on Digital Sovereignty
Across conversations, the growing demand for trusted European communication solutions was clear.
French organisations, both public and private, are increasingly prioritising tools that align with European values, regulatory frameworks, and jurisdictional control. Digital sovereignty is no longer a strategic aspiration; it is becoming an operational requirement.
This shift is closely tied to compliance pressures. Frameworks such as GDPR and NIS2 are actively influencing technology decisions. Organisations are looking for solutions that are secure by design, support regulatory alignment, and provide transparency in how data is handled.
The French market in transition
Many organisations are actively exploring alternatives to traditional, non-European collaboration platforms. For some, this means evaluating the landscape and defining requirements. For others, it has already progressed to implementation, with transition projects underway.
What’s notable is the breadth of this movement. It spans industries, organisation sizes, and levels of maturity. While approaches differ, the direction is consistent: a move toward solutions that offer stronger control, accountability, and alignment with European standards.
This reflects a broader transformation: one where technology choices are increasingly seen as strategic decisions tied to resilience, trust, and independence.
Strong engagement across sectors
INCYBER also reinforced the importance of dialogue.
Throughout the event, we engaged with cybersecurity leaders, government representatives, and potential strategic partners. These discussions were practical, focused, and often tied to active initiatives within organisations.
The level of engagement highlighted both the urgency of the challenges and the willingness to collaborate on solutions. Secure communication is no longer treated as a standalone tool, but as a critical layer in protecting operations, data, and decision-making processes.
Meeting our users: trust built in practice
Beyond strategic discussions and market insights, one of the most valuable aspects of INCYBER was meeting Wire users in person.
These conversations offered a direct perspective on how secure communication is being used in real-world environments. From long-term users to enterprise deployments, the feedback was both practical and insightful, reinforcing the importance of reliability, usability, and continuous improvement.
Several users shared how Wire has become an integral part of their daily communication, not only within organisations, but also among trusted networks of security professionals. This kind of organic adoption highlights a key reality: in high-trust environments, tools are chosen carefully, and reputation is built over time.
We also heard first-hand how deployment flexibility remains a critical factor. The ability to operate in controlled environments, including on-premises setups, continues to be a decisive requirement for organisations handling sensitive information.
Just as important was the openness of these exchanges. Users felt comfortable sharing feedback, discussing their needs, and highlighting areas for improvement. This kind of dialogue ensures that secure communication solutions continue to evolve in line with real operational demands.
Moments like these are a strong reminder that trust is not only built through technology, but through ongoing collaboration with the people who rely on it every day.
France and Germany: aligned priorities, shared momentum
One of the clearest takeaways from INCYBER is how closely the French market mirrors what we have seen in Germany.
Both countries are placing strong emphasis on digital sovereignty, secure collaboration, and reducing reliance on non-European providers. This alignment creates a unique opportunity: lessons learned in one market can directly support progress in another.
Wire’s experience in Germany, working with organisations that require high levels of security, compliance, and control, translates naturally to the needs emerging in France today.
What this means moving forward
The conversations in Lille point to a broader European trajectory.
Organisations are not simply looking for new tools; they are rethinking the role of communication in their security and compliance strategies.
They are seeking solutions that:
- Protect sensitive information through end-to-end encryption
- Operate under European jurisdiction and data protection standards
- Enable secure collaboration across organisational boundaries
- Provide transparency through open, auditable technologies
This is exactly where Wire is positioned: as a European secure communications platform built to support sovereign, compliant collaboration at scale.
Looking ahead
INCYBER 2026 made one thing clear: Europe’s approach to digital infrastructure is changing — and accelerating.
France is emerging as a key market in this transition, with strong momentum behind sovereign collaboration initiatives. As organisations move from exploration to implementation, the need for trusted, European-built solutions will only grow.
For Wire, this reinforces our mission: to enable secure, compliant, and sovereign communication for organisations that cannot compromise on trust.
We look forward to continuing the conversations started in Lille — and to supporting French organisations as they shape the next generation of secure collaboration.
