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Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE) has been named a winner of SiliconANGLE’s 2025 TechForward Awards in the Cloud Tech—Cloud Networking category for its B2 Overdrive solution. Recognized for delivering terabit-speed throughput at a breakthrough price of $15 per terabyte, B2 Overdrive redefines cloud storage by eliminating the traditional trade-off between performance and cost.
B2 Overdrive, launched in April 2025, delivers high-performance cloud storage tailored for data-intensive workloads like AI and high-performance computing (HPC). Starting at $15 per terabyte, it offers terabit-speed throughput, zero egress fees, and private networking support, challenging the industry’s norm of premium pricing for high performance. “B2 Overdrive represents a fundamental shift in the cloud storage paradigm,” said David Ngo, Chief Product Officer at Backblaze.
The solution supports a wide range of AI applications, from training large language models requiring massive datasets to generative AI workflows needing rapid media retrieval. By providing cost-effective, high-throughput storage, B2 Overdrive enables organizations previously constrained by budget to access advanced cloud infrastructure. “This recognition validates our commitment to democratizing access to high-performance cloud infrastructure,” Ngo added.
The SiliconANGLE TechForward Awards highlight transformative technologies across AI, cloud, security, and more. “These solutions don’t just advance their categories, they define what’s possible,” said Dave Vellante, co-founder and co-CEO of SiliconANGLE Media. B2 Overdrive’s inclusion in the TechForward Buyer’s Guide positions it as a trusted resource for enterprise decision-makers seeking innovative solutions.
Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Backblaze serves over 500,000 customers in 175 countries, offering a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers. B2 Overdrive builds on this legacy, providing scalable, cost-effective storage that breaks free from the restrictive pricing models of legacy hyperscalers, enabling open cloud workflows.
Backblaze’s B2 Overdrive sets a new standard for cloud storage, combining unmatched performance with affordability. Its 2025 TechForward Award win underscores its role in driving enterprise innovation, empowering businesses to tackle complex workloads with efficiency and confidence.
Backblaze is the cloud storage innovator delivering a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers. We offer high-performance, secure cloud object storage that customers use to develop applications, manage media, secure backups, build AI workflows, protect from ransomware, and more. Backblaze helps businesses break free from the walled gardens that traditional providers lock customers into, enabling them to use their data in open cloud workflows with the providers they prefer at a fraction of the cost. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Backblaze (NASDAQ: BLZE) was founded in 2007 and serves over 500,000 customers in 175 countries around the world.
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