- Backblaze (BLZE, Financial) expands its US-East data center footprint to enhance cloud storage solutions.
- The expansion aims to support advanced workflows involving AI, HPC, and media operations.
- This move reinforces Backblaze's commitment to an open cloud model, offering cost-effective, high-speed data transfer.
Backblaze, Inc. (BLZE), a leader in cloud storage solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its data center capabilities in the US-East region. This development is a strategic move to bolster Backblaze's position in providing open cloud services and to further enhance its high-performance storage offerings for users such as AI developers, high-performance computing (HPC) professionals, and media workflow companies.
The expansion effectively doubles the data capacity in the US-East region. This additional capacity supports Backblaze's B2 Overdrive customers and members of the Internet2 community, ensuring high-speed data transfer capabilities and diversified data storage options. It allows enterprises to break free from restrictive pricing structures of traditional providers, promoting a seamless multi-cloud architecture connecting with top-tier service providers.
Connected to the Internet2 peer exchange (I2PX), Backblaze's expanded capacity facilitates rapid data movement between the US-East and US-West regions, benefiting institutions connected to the Internet2 network. According to Gleb Budman, CEO of Backblaze, this expansion aligns with the company's mission to provide customers the flexibility and cost advantages over traditional, expensive hyperscaler systems.
Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Backblaze was founded in 2007 and has grown to serve over 500,000 customers across 175 countries. The company continues to innovate in the cloud storage space, offering secure, high-performance solutions for various data-intensive applications.
