Which copy of the file is the real one?
A Register dinner in Soho on 20 October takes on the file infrastructure everyone still runs and nobody chose, off the record.
Somewhere in your organisation, a team of people is grappling with the dilemma of determining which among four copies of a single file is the most recent and accurate version. This task, which may take them twenty minutes and involve communicating with colleagues across different time zones, often goes unnoticed, and no one logs the time spent.
The traditional network attached storage (NAS) and virtual private network (VPN) systems remain in place, along with the habit of downloading, editing, and syncing files, a practice that has persisted since the first remote worker joined the organisation and never ceased. These issues, while not outright failures, manifest in increased storage costs, wait times, and security concerns due to files scattered across three locations, each with distinct permission settings.
The Register is addressing this problem at a dinner event in Soho on Tuesday, 20 October, chaired by Joe Fay. Other attendees include Rupert Watson, VP of Global Technical Marketing and Sales for EMEA at LucidLink. The discussion follows the Chatham House Rule, meaning the specifics shared cannot be attributed to individual speakers but can be used in further conversations.
Attendees are encouraged to discuss the practical solutions adopted by their teams when the office transitioned to remote work and the costs incurred as a result. They will also explore strategies for managing the surge in unstructured data, supporting distributed teams more efficiently, improving sync and version control, and ensuring security during incidents.
The evening aims to explore ways to modernize the current storage and governance systems without dismantling the existing infrastructure. It is intended for senior technology, infrastructure, and data leaders who are currently navigating these challenges. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM and ends at 9:00 PM at The Soho Hotel, with limited seating available on a first-come, invitation-based basis. To secure a place, interested parties must request an invitation.
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