Cloud storage, backup solutions, and data security by Backblaze
Backblaze 10TB Seagate drives post 9.33 percent AFR with 22 failures out of 965 units
Backblaze disclosed that its 10TB Seagate hard drives recorded a 9.33 percent annualized failure rate (AFR) this quarter, with 22 failures from a total of 965 drives. The company emphasized that ...
Backblaze notes spike in quarterly AFR while lifetime AFR remains stable
Backblaze reported that its quarterly Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) increased to 1.73 percent, while the lifetime AFR moved up by 0.02 points. The company emphasized that although the quarterly ...
Backblaze enhances Jamf integration with flexible Mac backup onboarding
Backblaze announced an upgrade to its integration with Jamf, introducing more flexible Mac backup onboarding capabilities. The update allows devices to be matched using known user data or ...
Silent agent deployment streamlined by Backblaze for Mac backup management
Backblaze announces that its Computer Backup agent now supports fully silent installation, requiring no prompts or post-install steps before beginning backups. The update is designed for Mac ...
Backblaze drive failure rate rises to 1.73 percent as older and Seagate models show higher issues
Backblaze reported that its drive failure rate for the quarter increased to 1.73 percent, up from 1.24 percent in the previous period. According to the company, the rise is attributed mainly to ...
Backblaze, Inc. open source Drive Stats data drives research on 1.66 million drive years
Backblaze, Inc. announced that researchers have published a peer reviewed study analyzing 12 years of its open source Drive Stats data, covering more than 1.66 million drive years to assess the ...
Backblaze, Inc. draws 1,300 builders to GenAI Media Hackathon as firstframe wins top prize
Backblaze, Inc. has concluded its GenAI Media Hackathon, attracting participation from more than 1,300 builders. The event focused on creating innovative AI-powered media applications using the ...
Backblaze Inc. enables Hume_AI to achieve 10 GB/s uploads with B2 cloud storage and eliminate egress fees
Backblaze Inc. has announced that Hume_AI switched to its B2 cloud storage solution, enabling upload speeds of 10 GB/s and eliminating egress fees for users moving large volumes of machine ...
Backblaze secures 335 million dollar CoreWeave deal as object storage gains traction after 1 billion dollar funding rounds
Backblaze, Inc. has finalized a 335 million dollar agreement with CoreWeave, signaling a pivotal moment for object storage in artificial intelligence infrastructure. This development comes on the ...
Backblaze, Inc. launches B2Overdrive aiming to boost throughput and reduce vendor lock in
Backblaze, Inc. introduced its new B2Overdrive solution on the second day of the Ai42026 event, targeting storage bottlenecks that challenge AI builders. The company identified persistent issues ...
Backblaze, Inc. draws 12,000 plus AI builders to Las Vegas GenAI event
Backblaze, Inc. participates in the opening day of the Ai42026 event, where over 12,000 artificial intelligence builders converge in Las Vegas. The company is present at Booth 1248 and will ...
Backblaze, Inc. closes generative media hackathon with $7,000 grand prize at stake
Backblaze, Inc. announced that today marks the final opportunity for participants to submit entries to its Generative Media Hackathon, featuring a prize pool totaling $10,000, with a $7,000 grand ...
Backblaze, Inc. launches Generative Media Hackathon targeting AI and agentic media developers
Backblaze, Inc. has announced the launch of its Generative Media Hackathon, encouraging developers exploring multimodal AI, video and audio generation, and agentic media pipelines to participate. ...
Wynd Labs selects Backblaze as AI data ingestion exceeds 2PB per day
Backblaze, Inc. has been selected by Grass Network, operated by Wynd Labs, to handle the storage of 2–3 petabytes of AI data daily. The decision was driven by Backblaze offering zero delete ...
Backblaze, Inc. to unveil cloud traffic shifts with live data report
Backblaze, Inc. will address rapid changes in cloud traffic in a live session featuring real-time data insights. Brent Nowak and Stephanie Doyle are set to analyze the latest movements captured ...
Backblaze, Inc. to present advanced storage architectures for GPU-intensive AI workloads at Ai4
Backblaze, Inc. is set to present at Ai4, focusing on how teams working with multi-petabyte, multimodal datasets architect storage solutions to efficiently feed GPUs at scale. The session, led ...
Backblaze, Inc.: 92 percent of new fleet drives are 20TB or larger as AI data demand surges
Backblaze, Inc. reports that 92 percent of new fleet drives now have capacities of 20TB or more, reflecting a sharp increase in AI-driven data requirements. According to findings cited in the ...
Backblaze, Inc. investigates anomaly in Q1 2026 Drive Stats as data trends deviate from forecasts
Backblaze, Inc. has released its Q1 2026 Drive Stats, uncovering unforeseen drive behavior that drove a deeper examination of performance data. The new report provides an in-depth look at ...
Backblaze, Inc. urges next generation AI storage for GPU workloads at Paris RAISE Summit
Backblaze, Inc. joined over 9,000 artificial intelligence leaders at the RAISE Summit in Paris, highlighting the need for storage specifically engineered for GPU workloads rather than relying on ...
Backblaze, Inc. asserts untapped dark data holds key to AI advantage as external purchases decline
A new insight from Backblaze, Inc. points to the importance of leveraging internal archives for artificial intelligence initiatives. According to recent findings, 68 percent of organizations that ...
Backblaze, Inc. urges IT teams to secure critical business data as employees depart
Backblaze, Inc. is urging organizations to protect business-critical data amid regular employee turnover. The company is highlighting the importance of automatic endpoint backup solutions, ...
