Your files are in four places and nobody knows which one is right
The Register is hosting a private dinner in Soho on October 20, 2026, for senior technology and data leaders to discuss legacy file infrastructure challenges. The event, chaired by Joe Fay and supported by LucidLink, operates under the Chatham House Rule to encourage candid discussions about unstructured data management. Participants will explore strategies for modernizing storage and governance without resorting to complete system replacements.
- ▪The dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at The Soho Hotel in London.
- ▪Joe Fay of The Register will moderate the event, which is supported by LucidLink.
- ▪The discussion focuses on the difficulties of managing distributed file data and legacy NAS systems.
- ▪Rupert Watson, VP GTM for EMEA at LucidLink, will join the conversation as a guest speaker.
- ▪The event is invitation-only and strictly adheres to the Chatham House Rule to ensure off-the-record dialogue.
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| Publication time | Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0200 |
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