PRESS RELEASE FROM 07.11.2024

Strategic partnership between Wire & Future Intelligence Group AG

Global crisis management and security communication at the highest level

Zurich/Berlin, 07.11.2024 - Future Intelligence Group AG and Wire today announce the official launch of their strategic partnership. This cooperation, which will take effect worldwide, combines the in-depth knowledge of a leading international crisis management company with Wire's highly secure communication and messenger technology. The aim is to proactively support companies, organisation and family offices in times of crisis while ensuring the highest levels of security and confidentiality.?

Future Intelligence Group AG, founded in 1984, is one of the world's leading experts in crisis management and business continuity management (BCM) with over 400 successfully completed crisis management projects. Its outstanding expertise in the analysis and management of complex crisis scenarios makes it an indispensable partner for companies, organisation and family offices looking for strategies to minimise risk and prevent crises.

Wire, founded in 2012, is a leading state-of-the-art provider of end-to-end encrypted messaging, video and file sharing solutions. Wire's award-winning security architecture fulfils the highest data security and privacy requirements and is a reliable tool for all companies and government security institutions and intelligence services that need to communicate the most sensitive information confidentially and securely.

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A strong alliance for crisis management and secure communication

This partnership combines excellent crisis counselling and operational crisis event response with a secure communications infrastructure, which is particularly essential in times of crisis.

Customers benefit from comprehensively integrated solutions that enable both preventive measures and effective and active crisis management - supported by state-of-the-art digital communication technologies for reliable and rapid response in crisis situations.

With Wire as our strategic partner, the market leader in secure, end-to-end encrypted communications, we are unleashing our full potential and maximising our ability to not only manage crises with confidence, but also to proactively minimise them at an early stage," emphasises Prof. Dr Richard WERNER, EMBA, CEO of Future Intelligence Group AG. "Our customers can rely on their communications remaining absolutely secure and protected even in the most critical moments - a crucial factor that strengthens trust, ensures their ability to act and protects and consolidates their global reputation."

"In today's unpredictable environment, secure and efficient communication is critical to resilience," says Benjamin SCHILZ, M.Sc., CEO of Wire. "Our partnership with Future Intelligence Group brings together the best of security technology and crisis management expertise, empowering organisations to act decisively and confidently even under the most challenging conditions."

Added value for customers

In an increasingly uncertain world, characterized by geopolitical tensions, natural disasters and economic turmoil, the need for proactive and secure crisis preparation is becoming ever more important. This strong alliance ensures that managers and decision-makers have access to the best tools and integrative solutions at every stage of crisis management.

About Future Intelligence Group AG

Future Intelligence Group AG, founded in 1984, is a leading provider of crisis management and business continuity management solutions. The company proactively supports international clients in overcoming crises and preparing for future challenges. All services follow high ethical standards and are carried out in accordance with the Swiss Code of Best Practice.

About Wire?

Wire is a leading provider of secure messaging, video and file sharing technology and offers solutions that meet the highest security and data protection requirements. Wire's end-to-end encryption technology ensures the protection of sensitive information and strengthens the trust of companies and organisations worldwide.

Contact for further information:?

Future Intelligence Group AG?

Elfrieda Neumann MBA, COO

[email protected]

Homepage: www.fi24.ch

+41 78 863 09 09

Zürcherstrasse 17?

CH-8173 Neerach-Zürich, Switzerland

Wire Swiss GmbH

Lara Hubmann?MA

[email protected]

Homepage: www.wire.com

+49 173 575 2952?

Untermüli 9

CH-6300 Zug, Switzerland