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Backblaze operates two primary business lines: B2 Cloud Storage, an S3-compatible object storage platform serving developers and enterprises, and Computer Backup, an automated backup service for individual users. The company competes in the rapidly evolving cloud infrastructure market, where demand for affordable, high-performance storage continues to grow, particularly for AI and machine learning applications.
Key topics covered in Backblaze news include quarterly and annual financial performance, revenue growth metrics for B2 Cloud Storage, customer acquisition and retention trends, pricing strategy updates, data center expansion announcements, technology partnerships with cloud compute and CDN providers, product feature releases, market share developments in the cloud storage sector, and strategic positioning against larger competitors. Additionally, coverage includes adoption trends in AI storage workloads, which represent a significant growth opportunity for the company.
Investors and analysts monitor Backblaze's ability to scale its customer base, particularly among enterprise clients, while maintaining its cost advantage and expanding gross margins. The company's transition toward profitability, cash flow generation, and balance between growth investments and operational efficiency are frequent subjects of financial analysis and earnings commentary.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) will be a Silver sponsor at KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Atlanta on November 10–13, 2025. Backblaze plans to engage engineers and technical leaders, highlight its B2 Overdrive high-throughput cloud object storage, and promote cloud-agnostic storage for Kubernetes and AI workloads.
The company cited the conference's focus on AI and ML and the expected ~9,000 attendees as an opportunity to show portable, scalable storage that integrates with Kubernetes deployments. Backblaze CEO Gleb Budman will appear on SiliconAngle’s theCUBE to discuss scalable storage for cloud-native and AI applications.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) will report third quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025 on Thursday, November 6, 2025 before market open.
Management will host a conference call and webcast on November 6, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. PT (8:00 a.m. ET) to discuss results. The live webcast and phone registration links are provided for investors, and an archive will be posted on Backblaze's Investor Relations page shortly after the call.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) will exhibit at the NAB Show New York on October 22–23, 2025 at booth 623 and will present new research with Dimensional Research on hidden cloud storage costs for media and entertainment.
The survey of 101 M&E leaders managing over 250TB found 93% faced unexpected storage fees, 50% say egress costs block switching providers, and 64% are at least slightly likely to consider switching in the next year.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) has announced a free webinar titled "Securing Your Data in the Cloud" scheduled for September 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. PT. The session will be led by Troy Liljedahl, Director of Solutions Engineering, and Pat Patterson, Chief Technical Evangelist.
The webinar will focus on multi-layered security approaches for cloud storage, covering essential topics including identity and access management (IAM), data storage security, and physical security. Participants will learn about advanced security features such as Object Lock, server-side encryption (SSE), customer managed encryption keys, and the new Anomaly Alerts feature for detecting suspicious data access patterns.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) has been awarded the 2025 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award by TMC for its B2 Object Lock feature. This innovative security solution makes data immutable by preventing files from being altered or deleted during specified retention periods, effectively creating a virtual air gap against ransomware, insider threats, and accidental deletions.
The Object Lock feature supports regulatory compliance, legal hold requirements, and strengthens business continuity strategies. CEO Gleb Budman emphasized the feature's importance in protecting organizations against cyber threats while ensuring compliance with data regulations.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) has won SiliconANGLE's 2025 TechForward Award in the Cloud Tech—Cloud Networking category for its B2 Overdrive solution. The high-performance cloud storage product delivers terabit-speed throughput at $15 per terabyte, significantly undercutting competitor pricing.
B2 Overdrive features zero egress fees and private networking support, making it suitable for AI and high performance compute workloads. The solution has been recognized for democratizing access to high-performance cloud infrastructure and will be featured in the SiliconANGLE TechForward Buyer's Guide.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) has implemented a new stock ownership policy requiring directors and executives to maintain significant personal investment in company equity. The policy establishes minimum ownership requirements including 5x annual cash retainer for non-employee directors, 5x base salary for CEO, 3x base salary for CFO, and 1x base salary for executives reporting to CEO.
Led by Chairman and CEO Gleb Budman, this initiative aims to strengthen alignment between leadership and shareholder interests. Covered individuals have five years to meet these ownership requirements, following industry best practices.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) announced a joint webinar with TwelveLabs scheduled for August 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT. The webinar, titled "Unlock Your Media Archive: Faster Access and New Monetization Opportunities with Cloud Storage and AI," will showcase how media organizations can transform archived video content into searchable, monetizable assets.
The partnership combines Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage with TwelveLabs' multimodal AI video understanding platform. The integrated solution enables organizations to efficiently store video libraries while making them searchable through AI-powered insights that analyze visual, audio, and text content. The webinar will demonstrate practical approaches for migrating, enriching, and monetizing media archives.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) announced its participation in the Ai4 2025 conference as a Gold-level sponsor, where Senior Product Manager Jeronimo De Leon will present "The AI Storage Pipeline Starts with Storage." The presentation, scheduled for August 12, 2025, at 4:40 p.m. in Las Vegas, will focus on how object storage supports the AI lifecycle.
The session will explore strategic approaches to implementing object storage in AI workflows, emphasizing the importance of scalable data infrastructure for successful AI initiatives. Backblaze will showcase its solutions at booth #226, demonstrating how proper storage planning can accelerate AI development and improve monetization efficiency.
Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) has announced a $10 million share repurchase program running through August 1, 2026. The program will be funded using cash proceeds from employee stock option exercises and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) purchases, making it cash neutral for the company.
The company expects to become Adjusted Free Cash Flow positive in Q4 2025. The repurchase initiative aims to reduce equity dilution while preserving cash balance. Shares may be repurchased through open market transactions, private negotiations, or other means, including Rule 10b5-1 automatic purchase plans.
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