With data seeming to leak from every corner of our digital pocket, one can’t help but wonder if the only way to preserve privacy is to give up cyberspace altogether. Unfortunately, this isn’t an option in the information age. One proposed solution – third party cloud storage – was thought to provide a degree of safety until recent celebrity photo leaks highlighted the fact that even large companies can suffer from gaping vulnerabilities. The alternative solution is to invest in a private server and set-up your own security; but, for those lacking the technical expertise to do this, the WEDG may be a better option.
WEDG is essentially a personal server that offers the same cloud experience of subscription-based services, except that it’s free, easy to set-up, and doesn’t require you to submit your information to third party service provider. Everything is stored directly in an external hard drive physically placed within the unit, and is protected by 512-bit disk encryption that’s immediately activated when a user first logs on. The initial storage space is limited to 1 terabyte, but can be upgraded at the user’s bequest.
Connecting WEDG to the Internet syncs and shares data between all your devices in the same manner as Google Drive and Dropbox. Temporary keys can be issued to trusted users in your business network but you remain the sole proprietary of the master encryption key; content can even be password protected for extra security. All this information is transmitted over an SSL connection from the main storage hub to the WEDG, or if stored on the WEDG, directly from the WEDG to any device granted access.
WEDG may also be used as a media hub to stream movies, music, and pictures remotely. A built in FTP, SQL and Apache server allows you to host your personal or small business website off the device.
A basic ARM Cortex A7 processor WEDG model is available through Indiegogo for $360; users opting for a more advanced Intel Atom 1.33 GHz Dual-core powered unit must spend $400. Currently, the campaign has raised 89% of its total funding with 57 days left to go.
VIA INDIEGOGO
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