October 30, 2024 | By Nick Natale
We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Backblaze—bringing their Cloud Storage to businesses in North America and supporting Canadian companies that require data to remain within national borders.
Why Opti9 and Backblaze?
At Opti9, we are leaders in hybrid cloud solutions, delivering managed services that include cloud migrations, application modernization, backup and disaster recovery, and compliance-focused security solutions.
By adding Backblaze’s Cloud Storage to our portfolio, we are providing customers with a high-performance, cost-effective cloud storage option that integrates seamlessly with our existing solutions.
Increasingly, companies expect managed services composed of best-in-class technologies. Yet, many traditional cloud platforms impose high prices, complexity, and limited interoperability. Opti9 and Backblaze are aligned in eliminating these barriers, empowering businesses to embrace flexible, scalable cloud strategies without compromise.
Leadership Perspective
As Jim Stechyson, President of Opti9, puts it:
“Backblaze and Opti9 focus on empowering businesses with the best cloud solutions available. Integrating the high performance and low total cost of ownership of Backblaze’s object storage into our offerings strengthens our ability to drive success for our customers.”
Get Started with Opti9 + Backblaze Today
Ready to explore how Opti9 and Backblaze can meet your cloud storage and backup needs? Visit our website to learn more about our S3-compatible hot storage offering or book a demo today!
Curious about pricing? Use our Backblaze B2 pricing calculator to see how affordable high-performance cloud storage can be.
Backblaze Expands to Canada with a New Data Region
For customers in Canada, Backblaze will open a new data region in Toronto, Ontario, in the first quarter of 2025. As part of this partnership, Opti9 will be the exclusive provider of server backup solutions through Backblaze B2 Reserve and the Powered by Backblaze program in Canada.
What the New Toronto Data Region Means for Your Business
The Toronto region will enable customers to leverage Backblaze’s open, interoperable cloud platform while meeting local data residency and compliance requirements. The data center will adhere to SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and HIPAA standards, ensuring that businesses meet stringent security frameworks.
Be among the first to access the new region! Sign up now to join the waiting list and receive notifications about the launch date:
With Opti9 and Backblaze working together, businesses everywhere—including those in Canada—can unlock powerful, affordable, and easy-to-use cloud storage solutions. Let’s take your cloud strategy to the next level!