Backblaze, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) announced that investors can submit and upvote questions for its upcoming Q2 earnings call on August 9, 2022. This initiative allows verified retail and institutional shareholders to directly engage with management regarding business and financial results. Questions must be submitted via the Say Connect platform by August 9 at 1:30 p.m. PT. Attendees can listen to the earnings call through a webcast or by phone. Backblaze, established in 2007, manages over two billion gigabytes of data across 500,000 customers globally.

Kevin Gavin joins Backblaze as chief marketing officer to enhance brand presence and drive growth following the company's IPO in November 2021. With over 30 years of marketing expertise, Gavin aims to deepen customer engagement and expand brand awareness. CEO Gleb Budman emphasized Gavin’s proven track record in leading high-growth teams within public companies. Backblaze, serving over 500,000 customers globally, continues to prioritize user-friendly data storage and protection solutions, furthering its mission to simplify data management.

Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) will announce its financial results for Q2 2022 on August 9, 2022, after market close. A conference call and webcast will follow at 1:30 p.m. PT to discuss the results. Shareholders can submit questions via the Say Connect platform from August 2 to August 8. Backblaze, established in 2007, provides a cloud storage platform for businesses and individuals, managing nearly two exabytes of data for over 500,000 customers globally.

Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) has partnered with Veritas to integrate B2 Cloud Storage within Veritas’ Backup Exec service. This collaboration aims to provide small and midsize businesses with a cost-effective, S3-compatible object storage solution for data backup and recovery. Backup Exec simplifies data management across various storage devices, allowing easy configuration for B2 Cloud Storage at a fraction of traditional costs. The partnership emphasizes simplification, hybrid-cloud adoption, and reduced costs, with B2 Cloud Storage offered at one-fifth the price of conventional options.

Backblaze partners with Carahsoft Technology Corp. to enhance access to its B2 Cloud Storage services for federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as educational institutions. This partnership addresses common barriers to cloud adoption by offering cost-effective and transparent solutions. Backblaze's recent introduction of B2 Reserve pricing is expected to support growing demand among public sector CIOs, who are increasingly focused on optimizing cloud expenditures amidst rising on-site IT costs. The collaboration allows Backblaze to utilize Carahsoft’s procurement networks.

Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE) has launched its new Cloud Replication service, designed to meet the growing demands for data redundancy, compliance, and accessibility. Available from June 7, 2022, this service allows businesses to auto-store data in multiple cloud locations, making data management simpler and more cost-effective compared to traditional vendors. The service supports 3-2-1 data protection strategies in cloud infrastructures, enhancing data durability for various sectors including education, finance, and government.

Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE) has launched a new Channel Partner Program aimed at enhancing cloud adoption through partnerships. This initiative follows the introduction of the Backblaze B2 Reserve capacity billing model. The program provides partners with resources, rewards, and support, including joint marketing efforts, channel-exclusive pricing, and automated deal registration. Senior Director Elton Carneiro emphasized the importance of equipping partners with tools to engage a wider customer base. The program is open for inquiries, with additional resources to be released soon.

Backblaze (Nasdaq: BLZE) reported strong performance for Q1 2022, achieving 27% overall revenue growth and 48% growth in its B2 Cloud Storage segment. Total revenue reached $19.5 million, with a net loss of $(12.5) million. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) stood at $79 million, reflecting a 28% year-over-year increase. The company introduced new features like Universal Data Migration and B2 Reserve.

For Q2, revenue is projected between $20.2 million and $20.6 million, maintaining a positive outlook for the year.