Sponsored: London dinner will examine the hidden costs of legacy file infrastructure
Delays add up across projects
Teams can lose time waiting for large files to move over a VPN, then checking whether the version they received is current. A delay may seem minor on its own, but recurring slowdowns can accumulate across projects.
When shared access is difficult, workers may save local copies, duplicate folders or move files between systems. These workarounds can keep projects moving, while creating additional copies to manage.
Costs for storage and IT
Duplicated data uses storage capacity and can make oversight more complicated. The resulting file sprawl adds to the demands on organizations managing their information. IT teams must continue operating older infrastructure while also handling performance, cost, security and governance requirements. The article frames these pressures as reasons to review whether existing file-management approaches remain suitable.
A London executive discussion
The Register and LucidLink plan to bring these issues to an invitation-only executive dinner in London on Tuesday, November 24. The event will take the form of a roundtable discussion.
The Register’s Joe Fay will moderate the conversation. Participants will discuss modernizing file infrastructure while protecting current investments in storage and governance.
Key points
- Large file transfers over VPNs can delay project teams.
- Difficulty sharing files can lead workers to create duplicates and local copies.
- Duplicate data consumes storage and complicates oversight.
- The London dinner will discuss modernization alongside existing storage and governance investments.