Backblaze regularly publishes statistics and insights based on our hard drives. Look back through all the blog posts going over the Hard Drive Stats.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Outgrown your old SSD? Has it stopped functioning? Follow these tips to securely recycle or get rid of an SSD and keep your data safe.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
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. The post The Storage Fix DevOps Has Been Waiting For appeared first on Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
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. The post Why Cloud-Native Developers Need a Specialized Storage Layer appeared first on Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
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.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Discover the difference between hybrid cloud and multi-cloud and ways to get the most out of your cloud deployment.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Whether private or public cloud, or some combination, offers the best solution for your needs will depend on your type of business and future plans.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Whether to make an extensive capital investment or to commit to an ongoing operational expense? Learn how to evaluate the numbers.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
As we've gathered more and more Drive Stats data, we found ourselves needing a process to streamline. Check out the process we built, and let us know if it works for your large datasets.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Celebrate a decade of Drive Stats as we unveil improvements and future ideas for optimizing data reporting and enhancing performance.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Chief Technical Evangelist Pat Patterson discusses how you can leverage Apache Iceberg to efficiently store data in object stores like Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
When Sr. Infrastructure Software Engineer David Winings was tasked with "cleaning up Drive Stats," it was more complicated that it sounded. Read part one of his journey, in which he maps the Drive Stats data architecture.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Brian Beach has a long history of writing software for well-known companies like Netscape and TiVo. Learn more about our software from his blog posts.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Andy Klein is the storage cloud evangelist at Backblaze. Read all the blog posts that Andy has written and stay up to date on storage cloud development.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Ten years ago today, we started tracking Drive Stats data. Here are a few stories from along the way.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Backblaze B2 Event Notifications is now generally available. Read on to see how to use this powerful feature to streamline your workflows.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Custom Upload Timestamps is a new feature for Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage that allows you to retain timestamps when migrating data.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Bucket Access Logs enable you to see detailed records of operations performed against Backblaze buckets, providing the transparency you need.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Join the private preview for Backblaze's new enterprise web console, delivering increased granularity and security to admins managing cloud storage at scale.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Scalable Application Keys, the latest feature for B2 Cloud Storage, allows you to generate secure application keys at 150x the current rate and increasing performance where you need it.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
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. The post The Truth About Cloud Security Costs: Why High Costs Don’t Always Mean Better Protection appeared first on Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
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. The post Archiving: The Steady Driver of Media & Entertainment Storage appeared first on Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
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. The post Stack to Win: A Powerful Solution for Sports Media Production appeared first on Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Managing multiple clouds isn't inherently complex; it's often the design of major cloud providers that introduces friction and hidden costs.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Pat Patterson is known as the chief technical evangelist at Backblaze. Read insight from his over three decades in the industry through these blog posts.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
David Ngo is Backblaze's Chief Product Officer and blog author. David Ngo joined Backblaze as our chief product officer (CPO) in 2024. Before joining Backblaze, he served as the global chief technology officer (CTO) for Metallic, a division of Commvault, which provides data protection and cyber resilience as a service. David brings to Backblaze a passion for developing scalable methodologies, best-in-class user experiences, and go-to-market strategies based on the latest industry best practic...| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
As we move forward to releasing Backblaze Cloud Replication to the general public, we want you to understand it first. Read this post to learn more.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
When you're running AI workloads, optimizing your cloud object storage is a strategic advantage. Let's talk about five best practices.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
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. The post The Gold Standard of Cloud Security: Why Our SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Sets Backblaze Apart appeared first on Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Think onboarding a new cloud storage provider is too hard? Thanks to S3 compatibility, most teams can keep their existing tools, scripts, and workflows intact—making onboarding specialized providers smoother than expected. The post Cloud Storage Myths Debunked, Part Three: Onboarding Specialized Providers Is Too Hard appeared first on Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Today we debunk the myth that storage is a minor cost in cloud-native projects, revealing how hidden fees, egress charges, and vendor lock-in can inflate expenses.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
When you sign up for a cloud storage service do you know your actual monthly costs? We bring transparency to the true costs of cloud storage.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Everyone is faced with raising prices at some point. It's hard not to upset your customers let alone get them to rave about it. Here's how we did it.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Back in November, our drive farming brigade was asked to farm hard drives for us over the Thanksgiving holiday. Hundreds of drives showed up and we| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Backblaze Cloud Backup for Businesses. Visit Business Backup for more information.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
We're into holiday traditions—and yes, we think the Backblaze gift guide counts. Here's the latest and greatest recommendations to give you an assist during the holiday season.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Backing up data is the main reason people use Backblaze. Find out more about backing up your data with the various Backing Up blog posts at Backblaze.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Backblaze and Kandji save IT teams time, money, and headaches with Mac-native tools.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Gleb Budman is one of our co-founders and is the CEO of Backblaze. Gain more insight into how Gleb sees the company through these blog posts.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Cloud-based tech stacks have moved beyond a one-size-fits all approach. Here's how specialized cloud providers can help your SaaS company customize its tech stack.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
The truth is that current and future space internet still requires a good bit of hardware and networking.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
The public sector's "compliance arms race" highlights the need for unified cybersecurity standards like GovRAMP. Today we're talking about how GovRAMP helps SLED buyers secure their data and streamline cloud sourcing—and how Backblaze is, too.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Explore essential strategies for enterprise disaster recovery, from infrastructure design and site strategies to backup best practices and incident response. Learn how Backblaze can help you build affordable, scalable, and secure DR plans with immutable backups and transparent pricing.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Enterprises often believe that hyperscaler storage is sufficient for cloud-native apps, then struggle with hidden costs and operational issues. Discover why the open cloud offers a simpler, more cost-effective solution for cloud-native teams.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
One of the important concepts that Backblaze builds itself on is low egress fees. What does that mean, and how can you utilize it for your data backup needs?| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Explore the rise of AI, its practical applications in business processes, and strategies for selecting the right tools for long-term success.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
AI is a useful tool for businesses, but it also presents challenges. Here are four questions to help you understand when you have an AI-worthy business problem.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Learn how AI/ML model serving streamlines the deployment of machine learning models, enhancing business efficiency and addressing complexities.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Predictive, classification, and generative AI models all have their own strengths. Let's talk about the differences and how they're being used.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Storage Pod 796 went through the standard build process for any Backblaze Storage Pod. Little did it know that destiny was waiting. At the end of the| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
This review looks at the Q1 2019 and lifetime hard drive failure rates of the 104,325 data drive models currently in operation in our data centers.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Backblaze now has 150 petabytes of customer data safely stored by our cloud backup service and waiting to be restored by our customers when requested.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Discover how signal propagation affects data transmission in telecommunications, examining latency, measurement techniques, and real-world insights.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
AI is changing the ransomware landscape, empowering both cybercriminals with sophisticated tools and cybersecurity defenders with advanced protection. Today, let's talk about the high-stakes battle for data security.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Learn more about how Backblaze's enterprise-grade platform supports organizations with smarter protection, precise access control, and full visibility for their cloud storage environments—by leveraging security features like AI-powered Anomaly Alerts, Bucket Access Logs, the enterprise web console, and more.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Announcing Legal Hold for Backblaze Computer Backup, which gives administrators the power to preserve every version of a user's backup with a single click.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Cloud infrastructure for AI isn't just about compute; it's also about optimizing data storage and retrieval. Learn how Backblaze B2 and B2 Overdrive can reduce costs and increase performance throughout the five key stages of your AI data pipeline.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Manuel Leos Rivas, Backblaze Cloud Security Architect and winner of 2024 SANS Netwars, talks about how cyber security tournaments help identify, foster, and maintain talent in the industry.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
With the continuing rise of ransomware attacks, it's important to prepare every part of your tech stack. Let's talk about some steps you can take to help protect your network attached storage (NAS) from ransomware attacks.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
You can get an even bigger return on your NAS investment by pairing it with cloud storage to create a hybrid cloud solution.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
If you're any kind of computer user, you know that data only grows over time. If you're in media and entertainment, though, it seems like it happens overnight (even when you thought you finally had enough storage). Here's how adding cloud storage to your NAS setup can help.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
A network attached storage (NAS) device is a great tool in your 3-2-1 backup strategy toolkit. In this article, Vinodh talks about how he set up his home NAS device for redundant backups and remote access to files.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Here it is: the much-anticipated story of what's next with Backblaze Storage Pods.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Optimizing your cloud performance means understanding four key factors: latency, throughput, availability, and durability.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Explore Backblaze's new U.S. East data region,enhances data resilience and offers free egress for Cloud Replication and better storage solutions.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
If you’re new to the platform, there are a few steps you can take to put yourself in a better position to avoid unexpected charges.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
The reality is that once they’re used up, budget items that were zeros yesterday can become massive problems tomorrow.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Backblaze is now partnering with Vultr to offer more with your membership. Here are all the ways this partnership can positively impact your development.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Two key metrics for measuring cloud storage performance are durability and availability. We look at what they are and why they are important.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Nearly one of two people (46%) lose data every year according to a study of Backblaze customers. Shocking? It surprised me at first glance, but then I dug| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Santa Cruz Skateboards was able to protect decades of skateboarding history with Backblaze. Learn more about how they did it through this blog post.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Choosing a backup strategy that is right for you involves carefully evaluating your existing systems and your future goals.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
A look at server backup basics, the different types of server backup, and how to create a solid backup strategy for your company.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Finding a server backup solution that meets your needs helps you keep your data and your business safe and secure.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
You may have seen us talk about implementing our Computer Backup client in native code. But, what does that mean and why did we choose this method?| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Backblaze's firsthand account on the difference between load balancing in cloud backup and cloud storage server environments.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Check out the Backblaze GitHub for a whole slew of useful, open source tools built on Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Articles that go a little deeper into our technical content, often geared towards our developer audience.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Discover how Backblaze joins Internet2 to enhance high-speed data connectivity for academic organizations, improving secure data transmission and access.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
See why object storage, with its scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, is uniquely suited to AI at every stage of the model lifecycle. Learn how Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage offers unique advantages for AI teams looking to innovate quickly, easily, and cost-effectively.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Welcome to the SSD Edition of the 2022 Annual Drive Stats Reports. Check out the data and let us know what you think in the comments.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
A look at the differences between public and private cloud, when it makes sense to use one or both, and how to choose a provider.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
How do you evaluate the differences between NAS vendors or even within a single company’s product line? We’re here to help.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
The Synology NAS device is a common one for people looking for a quality NAS. Use this step-by-step guide to connect your Synology NAS to Backblaze.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
The “Hybrid Cloud” is a term that you’ve probably heard a lot about. Read on to find out more about the hybrid cloud and choosing a cloud storage provider.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Before you can improve cloud performance, you have to know where to look. Get lessons on analyzing cloud performance at exabyte scale.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Discover how Backblaze Cloud Replication automates data redundancy and enhances compliance. Set up in minutes for secure, efficient data management.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Unlock the power of AI in media management! Learn how to integrate Twelve Labs with Backblaze B2 for efficient video indexing and retrieval.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Explore retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) in AI/ML! Learn how it enhances data accuracy, improves responses, and addresses AI limitations.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Cybercriminals' ransom demands continue to rise, but these are just one part of the overall cost of a ransomware attack. Learn more about what's driving the true cost of ransomware.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
We are two years removed from the horrific flooding that caused the Thailand drive crisis that created a worldwide shortage of hard disk drives. Prices| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
These last couple days there has been much discussion in the media about whether the days of unlimited backup are over. Our answer is: No. Backblaze Is| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Read the latest failure rates from the Backblaze drive fleet in the Q1 2025 Drive Stats Report.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Backing up your QNAP NAS to the cloud completes the 3-2-1 strategy by serving as your off-site storage.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Decart launched a video-generating AI model using Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage. See how they did it and preview the model's capabilities.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Deploying an AI model? Read this primer to understand the process and how to approach it if integrating AI is on your company's roadmap.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Microsoft 365 operates on shared responsibility model for your backups—which means your business critical data may not be fully protected.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Learn how a simple change halved network overhead and boosted download performance across our exabyte-scale system.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
Announcing B2 Overdrive, designed to move exabyte-scale datasets at up to terabit speeds—without the eye-watering price tag.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup
We're updating our password minimums to 15 characters.| Backblaze Blog | Cloud Storage & Cloud Backup