Frank Karlitschek

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ownCloud.org - FOSS alternative to cloud data storage

Note: WE ARE MEETING AT CIVIC HALL!! We'll need names, and you will need IDs. RSVP will open Tuesday Jan 26th, 2016, 4:30pm.

For many peoplecloudmeans storing data in an abstract place where itis always available, and this is a wonderful feature.

However the privacy, security and availability risks are high, becausein the end you are just putting your data on someone else's computer.

ownCloudis an Open Source project that aims at bringing thecloudbackin your hands while maintaining the ubiquitous access features thatmake thecloudparadigm desirable to so many users.

This talk will cover topic such ascloudservice decentralization,cloudfederation and will coverownCloudfeature-set and roadmap.

Links:
owncloud.org
github.com/owncloud

Afterwards:
Join us afterwards at The Storehouse Pub where we'll continue the discussion over drinks and/or food. The Storehouse Pub is located at 69 W. 23rd Street.

Speaker Bio:
Frank Karlitschek is a long time open source contributor and former board member of the KDE e.V. He managed engineering teams for over 10 years and worked as head of unit and managing director at different internet companies. In 2010 he started the ownCloud project and is leading the community project since then. In 2011 he co-founded ownCloud Inc. to offer commercial services around ownCloud. Frank has spoken and keynoted at dozens of SCaLEs, FOSDEMs, LinuxCons and Latinowares all over the world