Build your own conversational AI chatbot with this easy how-to from Backblaze Chief Technical Evangelist, Pat Patterson.
Manage B2 Cloud Storage at Scale: Enterprise Web Console Entering Private Preview
Join the private preview for Backblaze’s new enterprise web console, delivering increased granularity and security to admins managing cloud storage at scale.
Vendor Lock-in Kills AI Innovation. Here’s How to Fix It.
AI teams are chasing breakthroughs, but vendor lock-in is quietly draining budgets and stifling innovation. Learn how open cloud infrastructure gives you the freedom to scale, adapt, and thrive.
Backblaze Drive Stats for Q1 2025 | Hard Drive Failure Rates
Read the latest failure rates from the Backblaze drive fleet in the Q1 2025 Drive Stats Report.
One Simple Change That Made Our Exabyte-Scale Storage Faster
When you’re operating at exabyte scale, even one extra network request adds up. A simple tweak—combining two steps into one—cut download overhead in half and boosted performance. When you question assumptions, you can find big wins in small, smart changes.
Setting the Record Straight on Backblaze Pricing and Earnings
Recently, a short seller made claims about Backblaze that were factually inaccurate, misleading, and filled with errors. Nevertheless, we want to set the record straight.
How to Use DuckDB with Iceberg on Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Chief Technical Evangelist Pat Patterson discusses how you can leverage Apache Iceberg to efficiently store data in object stores like Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.
Meet B2 Overdrive: Terabit-Speed Throughput for AI/ML and HPC Workloads
Announcing B2 Overdrive, designed to move exabyte-scale datasets at up to terabit speeds—without the eye-watering price tag.
Use Bucket Access Logs for Greater Visibility and Control
Now in private preview, Bucket Access Logs let you see detailed records of operations performed against objects in a bucket.
Analyzing Performance at Exabyte Scale
Before you can improve performance, you have to know where to look.
Updated Backblaze Password Requirements to Protect Against Data Breaches
We’re updating our password minimums to 15 characters.
AI 101: How AI and Ransomware Are Reshaping Cybersecurity
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.
NAS RAID Levels Explained: RAID Types and Benefits
Explore different RAID types and their benefits, and learn how to choose the right RAID level for your NAS setup to securely store your data.
What Powers the Performance of Backblaze
Senior Vice President of Engineering Tina Cessna kicks off a series of articles discussing how her team is continually improving our exabyte-scale platform.
Cloud Egress Fees: What They Are And How To Reduce Them
Traditional cloud storage pricing models come with complexity—by which we mean fees. Today, let’s talk about what egress fees are and where they fit into your cloud storage strategy.
Escaping Egress: Hidden Cloud Fees Every CFO Should Know
Traditional cloud storage billing has included too many fees and too little transparency. Read why CFO Marc Suidan advocates that controlling cloud storage fees like egress should be top of mind.
How to Build a Critical Incident Response Team for Disaster Recovery
Setting SMART RTO and RPO goals is crucial for disaster recovery. Read more to understand what these terms mean and how to use them.
DR 101: Assembling Your Incident Response Team
Assembling a well-defined incident response team with clear roles, redundancy, and strong communication is crucial for an effective disaster recovery strategy, ensuring swift action and minimizing downtime.