Backblaze Launches New Data Center in Canada, Now Open for Business
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) has announced the opening of a new data region in Toronto, Ontario, marking a significant expansion into the Canadian market. The Canada East (CA East) region aims to serve the rapidly growing Canadian cloud services market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 20%.
The expansion addresses increasing demands from industries such as healthcare, finance, and government, particularly focusing on data sovereignty requirements. Backblaze has partnered with Opti9 Technologies, Canada's largest Veeam Cloud Service Provider, as the exclusive Canadian channel for Backblaze B2 Reserve and the Powered by Backblaze program.
The new facility is designed to ensure compliance with local regulations while offering cloud storage solutions at competitive prices compared to larger providers. This move aligns with the growing trend toward multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies, emphasizing open, interoperable solutions that avoid vendor lock-in.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) ha annunciato l'apertura di una nuova regione dati a Toronto, Ontario, segnando un'importante espansione nel mercato canadese. La regione Canada Est (CA East) mira a servire il mercato dei servizi cloud canadese in rapida crescita, che si prevede crescerà con un CAGR di quasi il 20%.
L'espansione risponde alle crescenti richieste di settori come sanità, finanza e governo, concentrandosi in particolare sui requisiti di sovranità dei dati. Backblaze ha collaborato con Opti9 Technologies, il più grande fornitore di servizi cloud Veeam in Canada, come canale esclusivo canadese per Backblaze B2 Reserve e il programma Powered by Backblaze.
La nuova struttura è progettata per garantire la conformità alle normative locali, offrendo soluzioni di storage cloud a prezzi competitivi rispetto ai fornitori più grandi. Questa mossa è in linea con la crescente tendenza verso strategie multi-cloud e cloud ibrido, sottolineando soluzioni aperte e interoperabili che evitano il lock-in dei fornitori.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) ha anunciado la apertura de una nueva región de datos en Toronto, Ontario, marcando una expansión significativa en el mercado canadiense. La región Este de Canadá (CA Este) tiene como objetivo atender el creciente mercado de servicios en la nube en Canadá, que se espera que crezca a un CAGR de casi el 20%.
La expansión responde a la creciente demanda de industrias como la salud, las finanzas y el gobierno, enfocándose particularmente en los requisitos de soberanía de datos. Backblaze se ha asociado con Opti9 Technologies, el mayor proveedor de servicios en la nube de Veeam en Canadá, como el canal exclusivo canadiense para Backblaze B2 Reserve y el programa Powered by Backblaze.
La nueva instalación está diseñada para garantizar el cumplimiento de las regulaciones locales mientras ofrece soluciones de almacenamiento en la nube a precios competitivos en comparación con proveedores más grandes. Este movimiento se alinea con la creciente tendencia hacia estrategias multi-nube y nube híbrida, enfatizando soluciones abiertas e interoperables que evitan el bloqueo del proveedor.
백블레이즈 (Nasdaq: BLZE)는 온타리오 주 토론토에 새로운 데이터 지역을 열었다고 발표하며, 캐나다 시장으로의 중대한 확장을 나타냅니다. 캐나다 동부(CA East) 지역은 빠르게 성장하는 캐나다 클라우드 서비스 시장에 서비스를 제공하는 것을 목표로 하며, 이 시장은 연평균 성장률(CAGR) 20%에 가까운 성장세를 보일 것으로 예상됩니다.
이 확장은 건강 관리, 금융 및 정부와 같은 산업의 증가하는 수요에 대응하며, 특히 데이터 주권 요구 사항에 중점을 두고 있습니다. 백블레이즈는 캐나다 최대의 Veeam 클라우드 서비스 제공업체인 Opti9 Technologies와 협력하여 Backblaze B2 Reserve 및 Powered by Backblaze 프로그램의 독점 캐나다 채널로 활동하고 있습니다.
새로운 시설은 현지 규정을 준수하도록 설계되었으며, 더 큰 제공업체와 비교하여 경쟁력 있는 가격으로 클라우드 저장 솔루션을 제공합니다. 이러한 움직임은 멀티 클라우드 및 하이브리드 클라우드 전략으로의 증가하는 추세와 일치하며, 공급업체의 잠금을 피하는 개방적이고 상호 운용 가능한 솔루션을 강조합니다.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) a annoncé l'ouverture d'une nouvelle région de données à Toronto, Ontario, marquant une expansion significative sur le marché canadien. La région Canada Est (CA Est) vise à servir le marché canadien des services cloud en pleine croissance, qui devrait connaître une croissance annuelle de près de 20%.
Cette expansion répond à des demandes croissantes de secteurs tels que la santé, les finances et le gouvernement, en mettant particulièrement l'accent sur les exigences de souveraineté des données. Backblaze s'est associé à Opti9 Technologies, le plus grand fournisseur de services cloud Veeam au Canada, en tant que canal canadien exclusif pour Backblaze B2 Reserve et le programme Powered by Backblaze.
La nouvelle installation est conçue pour garantir la conformité aux réglementations locales tout en offrant des solutions de stockage en cloud à des prix compétitifs par rapport à des fournisseurs plus grands. Ce mouvement s'aligne avec la tendance croissante vers des stratégies multi-cloud et hybrid cloud, en mettant l'accent sur des solutions ouvertes et interopérables qui évitent le verrouillage des fournisseurs.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) hat die Eröffnung einer neuen Datenregion in Toronto, Ontario bekannt gegeben, was eine bedeutende Expansion in den kanadischen Markt markiert. Die Canada East (CA East) Region zielt darauf ab, den schnell wachsenden kanadischen Markt für Cloud-Dienste zu bedienen, der voraussichtlich mit einer Jährlichen Wachstumsrate von fast 20% wachsen wird.
Die Expansion reagiert auf die steigenden Anforderungen von Branchen wie dem Gesundheitswesen, der Finanzwirtschaft und der Regierung, wobei der Schwerpunkt insbesondere auf den Anforderungen an die Datensouveränität liegt. Backblaze hat sich mit Opti9 Technologies, dem größten Veeam-Cloud-Service-Provider in Kanada, zusammengetan und ist der exklusive kanadische Kanal für Backblaze B2 Reserve und das Powered by Backblaze-Programm.
Die neue Einrichtung ist darauf ausgelegt, die Einhaltung lokaler Vorschriften zu gewährleisten und gleichzeitig Cloud-Speicherlösungen zu wettbewerbsfähigen Preisen im Vergleich zu größeren Anbietern anzubieten. Diese Maßnahme steht im Einklang mit dem wachsenden Trend zu Multi-Cloud- und Hybrid-Cloud-Strategien und betont offene, interoperable Lösungen, die eine Abhängigkeit von Anbietern vermeiden.
- Strategic expansion into Canadian market with high growth potential (20% CAGR)
- Partnership with Opti9 Technologies as exclusive Canadian channel partner
- New data center addresses local compliance and sovereignty requirements
- Potential market expansion in healthcare, finance, and government sectors
- Increased operational costs associated with new data center establishment
- Competitive pressure from established hyperscalers in the Canadian market
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The launch of Backblaze's Canada East data center represents a calculated strategic expansion into a high-growth market. With Canada's cloud services sector projected at a
The partnership with Opti9 Technologies, Canada's largest Veeam Cloud Service Provider, provides an established distribution channel and immediate market credibility. This significantly reduces go-to-market friction and customer acquisition costs while accelerating revenue potential in the region.
The timing is particularly advantageous as Canadian businesses increasingly adopt multi-cloud strategies to avoid vendor lock-in from major hyperscalers. Backblaze's competitive pricing model - typically
The Canadian data center expansion addresses a critical market gap between expensive hyperscale providers and smaller players lacking regional presence. The decision to locate in Toronto, Canada's largest tech hub, maximizes accessibility to key financial, healthcare and government sectors that drive cloud storage demand.
The exclusive channel partnership with Opti9 demonstrates sophisticated go-to-market execution, leveraging an established player's infrastructure and relationships rather than building from scratch. This capital-efficient approach to market entry preserves resources while accelerating revenue potential.
For a company with a
Backblaze's Canada East data region is now open for business. (Graphic: Business Wire)
“Data sovereignty and compliance are increasingly critical for businesses in Canada,” said Gleb Budman, CEO of Backblaze. “By establishing a physical presence in the region, we're not only meeting regulatory requirements, but also building trust with customers who need specialized cloud storage at a fraction of the cost of what large hyperscalers offer. Having a local region enables us to provide faster, more reliable services to our Canadian customers.”
To further strengthen its Canadian market presence, Backblaze has partnered with Opti9 Technologies, an international leader in hybrid cloud solutions and Canada’s largest, award winning Veeam Cloud Service Provider (VCSP), as the exclusive Canadian channel for Backblaze B2 Reserve and the Powered by Backblaze program. Opti9 will play a crucial role in bringing these enhanced offerings to market.
“Opti9 and Backblaze share a unified vision of providing Canadian businesses and organizations with cutting-edge cloud solutions that are both affordable and high performing,” said Cory Mac Donell, Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Opti9. “Cloud data storage is evolving rapidly to meet changing customer needs. We are excited to launch this Canadian storage region in collaboration with Backblaze, which expands our overall cloud storage footprint in
Backblaze’s offerings provide the flexibility and control businesses need while still benefiting from the security, compliance, and performance of a local region. This expansion aligns with the growing trend toward multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies as businesses increasingly seek open, interoperable solutions that avoid vendor lock-in and allow them to integrate the best services from multiple providers.
About Backblaze
Backblaze is the cloud storage innovator providing a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers. We deliver 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
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