The Register is hosting a private, off-the-record dinner in London on 20 October to discuss how organisations manage legacy file storage infrastructure. Most companies still rely on outdated systems like network-attached storage, VPNs and manual file syncing, despite rapid growth in unstructured data and the emergence of distributed teams. This arrangement creates significant hidden costs: duplicated storage, delays, governance gaps and frequent confusion about which version of a file is current.

The event, held under Chatham House Rule at The Soho Hotel in Soho, will convene senior technology and infrastructure leaders to discuss pragmatic solutions that modernise existing investments rather than replace them entirely. Key discussion topics include managing unstructured data growth, supporting remote teams without triplicating files, handling synchronisation and version control, and ensuring data security. Joe Fay of The Register will moderate, with participation from Rupert Watson, VP of Go-To-Market for EMEA at LucidLink. Places are limited and by invitation only, running from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.