The US Supreme Court took up a case this week that could have some far-reaching impacts on the future of content on the Internet. The case, Gonzalez vs. Google, covers whether or not Google is liable for content that was uploaded to YouTube that later led to deaths in a terrorist attack. The case has garnered a significant amount of media attention as it applies to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. This rule is the one that allows you to post a comment on a video or blog post and not have the hosting company be held liable for the content. Section 230 has been the target of groups that say that Internet sites are both somehow silencing commenters and that they should be held responsible for the content of their non-paid contributors. Max, what do you think the impacts of this case could be on global Internet usage and content creation? This and more on the Rundown. Thanks Max Mortillaro for filling in.
0:36 | SpectraLogic Adding On-Prem Archiving
SpectraLogic has added a new on-premises archive solution for their line of backup products. StorCycle is the name for their file and object storage solution that is designed to scan cloud storage for older data and move it to either cloud archives on on-site backup solutions like near-line or tape. This is really a combination of the hardware and software that SpectraLogic is famous for providing for customers to manage the amount of data they must keep secured and safe in the event of a disaster. According to CEO Nathan Thompson StorCycle will continue to have new features added in the coming months to help offer more on-prem archival options. Max, are customers really looking to keep their backup data somewhere other than the cloud?
Read More: SpectraLogic targets on-prem archive market
4:41 | Avaya Asks to Avoid Adding to Arrears Again
Avaya is once again filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The announcment came as Avaya has secured around $780 million in financing to take the company private as the pile of debt is expected to shrink from $3.4 billion down to something more manageable. The communications company has focused primarily on unified communications solutions since their previous restructuring, which saw their assets being picked up by a number of networking companies in the industry. The move means that Avaya will soon be delisted on the stock exchange which means shareholders are going to take a bath, including major partner RingCentral, which will lose their entire investment but continue the partnership. Tom, are you shocked by this news?
Read More: Avaya files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
9:02 | GoDaddy Source Code Nabbed In Multiyear Invasion
GoDaddy is facing some hard questions this week after it revealed that attackers not only breached their servers but have been there for years. GoDaddy found the intrusion back in December after a redirection attack and later disclosed to the SEC that they believe the attackers had been in the system for the past three years, going back to March 2020. The previous intrusions leaked customer passwords, email addresses, and most credentials. This could explain how attackers were able to access GoDaddy customer cPanel installations. GoDaddy says they’re working with investigators to find out who was involved. Max, does this increase the heat on GoDaddy?
Read More: GoDaddy: Hackers stole source code, installed malware in multi-year breach
12:52 | Airbus Eyeing Evidian?
Airbus is reportedly interested in purchasing a 30% stake in Evidian, the half of Atos that contains their big data and security assets. Atos has stated they will split the company in half after a failed acquistion in 2022 led to the CEO resigning. Evidian has seen lots of interest from investors and partners but Airbus reportedly wants to solve any lingering data soverignty issues by purchasing a stake in the company. Atos isn’t quite ready to let Airbus buy the whole thing however, with 30% representing the most that they’re willing to part with at this time. Atos would prefer to offer stock publicly later this year should plans work out with Airbus and other investors. Tom, what’s Airbus looking to accomplish here?
Read More: Airbus in talks to buy 30% chunk of Atos’s breakaway cybersecurity biz
16:46 | US Supreme Court Takes on Section 230
The US Supreme Court took up a case this week that could have some far-reaching impacts on the future of content on the Internet. The case, Gonzalez vs. Google, covers whether or not Google is liable for content that was uploaded to YouTube that later led to deaths in a terrorist attack. The case has garnered a significant amount of media attention as it applies to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. This rule is the one that allows you to post a comment on a video or blog post and not have the hosting compnay be held liable for the content. Section 230 has been the target of groups that say that Internet sites are both somehow siliencing commentors and that they should be held responsible for the content of their non-paid contributors. Max, what do you think the impacts of this case could be on global Internet usage and content creation?
Read More: Supreme Court justices in Google case express hesitation about upending Section 230
32:19 | The Weeks Ahead
Edge Field Day 1 – February 22 through February 23, 2023
Tech Field Day 27 – March 8 through March 10, 2023
Storage Field Day 25 – March 22 through March 23, 2023
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