Backblaze, a cloud storage innovator, has expanded its data center presence in the US-East region to meet the rising demand for high-performance storage. This strategic move supports complex workflows in AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and media and entertainment, reinforcing Backblaze’s commitment to an open cloud ecosystem.
Backblaze expands US-East data region for enhanced cloud storage.
Supports AI, HPC, and media workflows with high-speed transfers.
Strengthens open cloud vision, avoiding walled garden pricing.
Connected to Internet2 for fast data movement in US-East and US-West.
Offers multi-cloud flexibility for enterprises and Internet2 members.
Enhances disaster recovery with geographically diverse storage options.
The expansion doubles Backblaze’s data footprint in the US-East region, addressing the needs of enterprises leveraging AI, HPC, and media workflows. These industries often face restrictive pricing from traditional cloud providers, limiting scalability. Backblaze’s open cloud approach enables a multi-cloud architecture, allowing businesses to choose best-of-breed providers for flexibility and cost efficiency.
The expanded US-East region is connected to Internet2’s network via the Internet2 Peer Exchange (I2PX), enabling high-speed data transfers for Internet2 members. This connectivity supports rapid data movement between Backblaze’s US-East and US-West regions, catering to data-intensive applications. The infrastructure also enhances cloud-first disaster recovery strategies, providing geographically diverse storage options.
“Expanding our US-East presence is a significant step for our open cloud vision,” said Gleb Budman, CEO of Backblaze. “We're all about giving customers the freedom to pick the best service providers for their needs, instead of getting stuck in those complicated, and often pricey, hyperscaler systems that hit you with surprise charges. This expansion helps us deliver more amazing cloud storage performance with best-of-breed flexibility.” This approach contrasts with traditional hyperscalers, offering customers freedom from restrictive ecosystems and unexpected costs.
The increased capacity in the US-East region empowers enterprises to scale efficiently, particularly for data-intensive applications. By providing high-performance cloud storage and seamless integration with multi-cloud architectures, Backblaze enables businesses to optimize workflows while maintaining cost-effectiveness. This expansion positions Backblaze as a key player in the open cloud movement, delivering robust solutions for modern enterprise needs.
Backblaze’s US-East data region expansion underscores its dedication to providing scalable, high-performance cloud storage. By prioritizing open cloud principles and integrating with Internet2, Backblaze empowers enterprises and research communities to achieve greater flexibility, speed, and reliability in their data management strategies.
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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