Backblaze and PureNodal Partner to Accelerate AI at Scale Delivering Cost-Effective, Enterprise-Grade Solutions for AI and HPC Workloads
Backblaze (BLZE) has announced a strategic partnership with PureNodal to deliver enterprise-grade solutions for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. The collaboration combines PureNodal's AI-optimized compute platform with Backblaze's B2 Cloud Storage to create a cost-effective and efficient solution.
The partnership introduces PureNodal Object Storage, Powered By Backblaze, which is designed to help enterprises store and access large volumes of unstructured data. The solution integrates PureNodal's cloud fabric, low-latency software-defined networking (SDN), and high-performance infrastructure with Backblaze's storage capabilities to provide a scalable foundation for resource-intensive workloads like AI model training, data analytics, and media rendering.
Backblaze (BLZE) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con PureNodal per offrire soluzioni di livello enterprise per carichi di lavoro di intelligenza artificiale (AI) e calcolo ad alte prestazioni (HPC). Questa collaborazione combina la piattaforma di calcolo ottimizzata per l'AI di PureNodal con il servizio di archiviazione B2 Cloud di Backblaze, creando una soluzione economica ed efficiente.
La partnership introduce PureNodal Object Storage, Powered By Backblaze, progettata per aiutare le aziende a memorizzare e accedere a grandi volumi di dati non strutturati. La soluzione integra il tessuto cloud di PureNodal, una rete definita dal software (SDN) a bassa latenza e un'infrastruttura ad alte prestazioni con le capacità di archiviazione di Backblaze, fornendo una base scalabile per carichi di lavoro intensivi in risorse come l'addestramento di modelli AI, l'analisi dei dati e il rendering multimediale.
Backblaze (BLZE) ha anunciado una asociación estratégica con PureNodal para ofrecer soluciones de nivel empresarial para cargas de trabajo de inteligencia artificial (IA) y computación de alto rendimiento (HPC). La colaboración combina la plataforma de computación optimizada para IA de PureNodal con el almacenamiento en la nube B2 de Backblaze para crear una solución rentable y eficiente.
La asociación presenta PureNodal Object Storage, Powered By Backblaze, diseñada para ayudar a las empresas a almacenar y acceder a grandes volúmenes de datos no estructurados. La solución integra la infraestructura en la nube de PureNodal, redes definidas por software (SDN) de baja latencia y una infraestructura de alto rendimiento con las capacidades de almacenamiento de Backblaze, proporcionando una base escalable para cargas de trabajo intensivas en recursos como el entrenamiento de modelos de IA, análisis de datos y renderizado de medios.
Backblaze (BLZE)는 PureNodal과 전략적 파트너십을 체결하여 인공지능(AI) 및 고성능 컴퓨팅(HPC) 작업을 위한 기업 수준 솔루션을 제공한다고 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 PureNodal의 AI 최적화 컴퓨팅 플랫폼과 Backblaze의 B2 클라우드 스토리지를 결합하여 비용 효율적이고 효율적인 솔루션을 만듭니다.
이 파트너십은 기업이 대량의 비정형 데이터를 저장하고 접근할 수 있도록 설계된 PureNodal Object Storage, Powered By Backblaze를 도입합니다. 이 솔루션은 PureNodal의 클라우드 패브릭, 저지연 소프트웨어 정의 네트워킹(SDN) 및 고성능 인프라를 Backblaze의 스토리지 기능과 통합하여 AI 모델 교육, 데이터 분석 및 미디어 렌더링과 같은 자원 집약적인 작업을 위한 확장 가능한 기반을 제공합니다.
Backblaze (BLZE) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec PureNodal pour fournir des solutions de niveau entreprise pour les charges de travail en intelligence artificielle (IA) et en calcul haute performance (HPC). Cette collaboration combine la plateforme de calcul optimisée pour l'IA de PureNodal avec le stockage cloud B2 de Backblaze pour créer une solution rentable et efficace.
Le partenariat introduit PureNodal Object Storage, Powered By Backblaze, conçu pour aider les entreprises à stocker et accéder à de grands volumes de données non structurées. La solution intègre le tissu cloud de PureNodal, un réseau défini par logiciel (SDN) à faible latence et une infrastructure haute performance avec les capacités de stockage de Backblaze, fournissant ainsi une base évolutive pour des charges de travail exigeantes en ressources, telles que l'entraînement de modèles IA, l'analyse de données et le rendu multimédia.
Backblaze (BLZE) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit PureNodal angekündigt, um Lösungen auf Unternehmensniveau für Arbeitslasten im Bereich künstliche Intelligenz (KI) und Hochleistungsrechnen (HPC) bereitzustellen. Die Zusammenarbeit kombiniert die KI-optimierte Compute-Plattform von PureNodal mit dem B2 Cloud Storage von Backblaze, um eine kosteneffiziente und effektive Lösung zu schaffen.
Die Partnerschaft führt PureNodal Object Storage, Powered By Backblaze ein, das Unternehmen dabei helfen soll, große Mengen unstrukturierter Daten zu speichern und darauf zuzugreifen. Die Lösung integriert das Cloud-Fabric von PureNodal, latenzschnelle softwaredefinierte Netzwerke (SDN) und eine Hochleistungsinfrastruktur mit den Speicherfähigkeiten von Backblaze, um eine skalierbare Grundlage für ressourcenintensive Arbeitslasten wie das Training von KI-Modellen, Datenanalysen und Medien-Rendering bereitzustellen.
- Strategic expansion into AI and HPC market segments
- New revenue stream through PureNodal partnership
- Enhanced product offering with enterprise-grade storage solution
- None.
Insights
Backblaze's partnership with PureNodal represents a strategic market expansion into the high-growth AI infrastructure space. The integration of Backblaze's B2 Cloud Storage with PureNodal's compute platform creates a compelling value proposition for enterprises requiring cost-effective solutions for data-intensive AI workloads.
This partnership addresses a critical challenge in the AI ecosystem - the need for affordable, high-performance storage that can handle the massive datasets required for model training and inference. By embedding their storage solution directly into PureNodal's platform, Backblaze gains an important distribution channel into the AI market without significant R&D investment.
For Backblaze, this represents an opportunity to diversify revenue streams beyond their traditional backup storage business. The company stands to benefit from the broader AI boom by positioning their B2 storage as an infrastructure component for AI workloads, potentially capturing recurring revenue from growing data volumes as AI adoption accelerates.
While financial terms weren't disclosed, the partnership aligns with Backblaze's strategy to offer more cost-effective alternatives to hyperscale cloud providers and potentially increase their footprint in enterprise environments. The AI infrastructure market represents a significant growth vector that could meaningfully impact Backblaze's long-term revenue trajectory, though near-term financial impact remains uncertain.
Backblaze and PureNodal Partner to Accelerate AI at Scale Delivering Cost-Effective, Enterprise-Grade Solutions for AI and HPC Workloads.
As enterprises scale their AI-driven strategies, PureNodal is helping customers simplify deployment and accelerate outcomes with a cloud compute platform designed from the ground up for resource-intensive workloads. By combining PureNodal’s AI-optimized compute platform—including cloud fabric, low-latency software-defined networking (SDN), and high-performance infrastructure—with Backblaze’s proven B2 Cloud Storage, the partnership delivers a powerful, scalable foundation for AI and HPC workloads without the complexity or cost of legacy cloud solutions.
“We are excited to partner with PureNodal to enable them to offer fast and affordable Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage embedded within their AI and HPC cloud platform,” said Jason Wakeam, Chief Revenue Officer, Backblaze. “PureNodal’s cloud platform together with our object storage, makes it easier—and more affordable—for customers to build the future of AI.”
“We designed PureNodal to address the performance, flexibility, and scalability that next-generation workloads demand,” said Russell Cozart, Chief Marketing & Product Officer of PureNodal. “Partnering with Backblaze lets us offer enterprise-grade object storage right alongside our compute—delivering better economics and a faster path to value for our customers.”
PureNodal Object Storage, Powered By Backblaze, is now available as part of the PureNodal cloud platform. The solution enables organizations to cost-effectively store and access massive volumes of unstructured data with enterprise-grade performance and reliability—ideal for AI, HPC, and other data-intensive workloads.
About Backblaze
Backblaze is the cloud storage innovator delivering a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers. We offer high-performance, secure cloud object storage that customers use to develop applications, manage media, secure backups, build AI workflows, protect from ransomware, and more. Backblaze helps businesses break free from the walled gardens that traditional providers lock customers into, enabling them to use their data in open cloud workflows with the providers they prefer at a fraction of the cost. Headquartered in
About PureNodal
PureNodal is a cloud infrastructure platform purpose-built for AI and high-performance computing (HPC). With a unique architecture optimized for large-scale, enterprise workloads, PureNodal delivers unmatched performance, low-latency networking, and scalable compute capacity at industry-leading economics. The company serves enterprises, media producers, and next-generation innovators looking to accelerate their AI and data-intensive workflows with greater efficiency, agility, and control. To learn more, visit www.purenodal.com.
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