Backblaze Plugs Into Internet2 to Expand Service for Research and Education Institutions

Core Insights - Backblaze, Inc. has joined Internet2, enhancing its collaboration with a community focused on research and education [1][2] - The partnership aims to provide secure data storage solutions with reduced latency and cost for organizations needing data transmission via Internet2 [2][3] Company Overview - Backblaze is a leading specialized storage cloud provider, managing over three billion gigabytes of data and serving more than 500,000 customers globally [5] - The company offers B2 Cloud Storage, which is S3 compatible and significantly more affordable than competitors, priced at one-fifth the cost with three times the free egress [3] Industry Context - Internet2 is a non-profit advanced technology community that supports over 330 U.S. colleges and universities, along with various research and education networks [1][6] - The collaboration addresses challenges faced by educational institutions, such as ransomware attacks, budget constraints, and compliance issues, by providing innovative cloud solutions [3][4]