As AI workloads reshape how data moves, Backblaze’s network telemetry offers a real-world look at the data gravity shift across clouds. See all the new numbers in our quarterly Network Stats report.
5 Tools to Integrate Object Storage and Kubernetes
Kubernetes is the de facto way to run containers at scale, but pairing it with S3-compatible object storage can be tricky. Ahead of KubeCon North America, we break down the tools that smooth it out.
Making the Backblaze Network AI Ready
As artificial intelligence transforms how data is processed, it’s also revolutionizing how data moves. Brent Nowak from Backblaze’s Network Engineering team takes you under the hood of our network to explore how we’ve evolved our infrastructure to make the Backblaze network truly AI ready.
Why CoreWeave’s Object Storage Launch is Good for AI—and Everyone Building It
With CoreWeave’s new GPU-adjacent storage for training and inference and Backblaze B2 Overdrive for cost-efficient scalability, AI builders now have more freedom to design flexible, high-performance stacks.
The Hidden Cost of Cloud Storage: What 400+ IT Leaders Wish They Knew Sooner
A new study from Dimensional Research shows that 95% of organizations experience unexpected cloud storage charges.
The Reliability Edge SREs Have Been Waiting For
Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) face challenges with general-purpose cloud storage that undermine reliability. Specialized, always-hot storage, like Backblaze B2, offers durability, speed, and simplicity to strengthen reliability, cut MTTR, and reduce alert fatigue.
Three Hidden Costs in AI Video Storage
Learn about the unexpected expenses in AI video storage—from intricate tiering to costly egress and transaction fees—and find out how to achieve predictable economics for faster innovation and growth.
Kubernetes Data Protection: How to Safeguard Your Containerized Applications
Kubernetes is a useful and widely-used tool to deploy and manage applications at scale. Here are some things to consider backing up your Kubernetes environment.
Are Hard Drives Getting Better? Let’s Revisit the Bathtub Curve
After 13 years, the data is clear—the bathtub curve does not apply to hard drives. And, more importantly, hard drives are failing less and lasting longer.
How Backblaze Computer Backup and Jamf Pro Extension Attributes Enhance the Customer Experience
Enhance your IT team’s data protection strategy with Backblaze Computer Backup’s Jamf Pro integration. Featuring custom extension attributes, the integration critical visibility into backup health, streamlined operations, and automatic, reliable backups for all managed Apple devices.
The Storage Fix DevOps Has Been Waiting For
For DevOps engineers, general-purpose cloud storage often leads to unexpected complexities and costs. Adding a specialized storage layer can solve those problems, allowing DevOps teams to focus on building and delivering without headaches.
Why Cloud-Native Developers Need a Specialized Storage Layer
Cloud-native developers often face storage bottlenecks that hinder development velocity. This article explores how a specialized, always-hot storage layer can eliminate these delays, offering consistent, predictable performance for faster build-test loops and smoother workflows.
Lessons from Vibe Coding Three Apps in Three Weeks
This article illustrates the transformative power of AI in programming, detailing how generative AI tools streamline backend development and core business logic, shifting the focus from implementation to product vision.
The Truth About Cloud Security Costs: Why High Costs Don’t Always Mean Better Protection
Enterprise-grade security doesn’t have to mean high prices. Learn how to evaluate a cloud provider’s security posture, and why specialized cloud providers often offer surprising value over traditional hyperscalers.
Archiving: The Steady Driver of Media & Entertainment Storage
Media archives represent one of the largest storage demands for media teams. Learn how cloud and hybrid cloud workflows are becoming the backbone for managing vast, active media archives.
Stack to Win: A Powerful Solution for Sports Media Production
Discover how the integrated Stack to Win solution, combining Backblaze B2, Iconik, and Suite Studios, revolutionizes sports media production. This cloud-native tech stack streamlines workflows, manages massive content archives, and unlocks new monetization opportunities for sports organizations.
Cloud Storage Myths Debunked, Part Four: Managing Multiple Clouds Is Too Complicated
Managing multiple clouds isn’t inherently complex; it’s often the design of major cloud providers that introduces friction and hidden costs.
The Gold Standard of Cloud Security: Why Our SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Sets Backblaze Apart
Understanding SOC 2 Type 2 compliance is crucial for businesses evaluating data protection and operational integrity in cloud service providers. See what we do at Backblaze.