January 8, 2025 | By Zoey Zelmore
Opti9’s partnership with Backblaze has reached an important new milestone: the launch of the Canada East (CA East) data region. By leveraging Opti9’s expertise in Canadian data centers, Backblaze is now able to expand its footprint and meet the growing demand for compliant, high-performance cloud storage solutions in Canada.
Addressing Data Governance and Performance Needs
The CA East region, hosted in Opti9’s state-of-the-art data center in Toronto, Ontario, addresses the unique needs of Canadian businesses. Many organizations require data to remain within the country to comply with local regulations. Our infrastructure ensures Backblaze customers can meet these requirements while enjoying high-performance, cost-effective cloud solutions.
Additionally, having a local region reduces latency and improves speeds for Canadian customers, enhancing real-time applications and large-scale data transfers.
A Unified Vision with Backblaze
Our partnership with Backblaze reflects a shared commitment to providing Canadian businesses with affordable, reliable, and innovative cloud storage solutions. As the exclusive Canadian channel partner for Backblaze B2 Reserve and the Powered by Backblaze program, Opti9 is uniquely positioned to deliver 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. 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 Canada. This partnership equips our Canadian partners and end-user organizations with the tools they need to thrive in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape.” – Cory Mac Donell, Vice President of Sales & Business Development, Opti9
Empowering Canadian Businesses
The CA East region strengthens the cloud storage options available to Canadian businesses, supporting industries like healthcare, finance, and government that require strict adherence to data sovereignty. It also provides flexibility for businesses adopting multi-cloud and hybrid strategies, ensuring security, compliance, and performance with the advantages of a local data center.
Learn more about Opti9’s Backblaze-powered cloud storage options at https://opti9tech.com/backblaze/
Read the official press release – https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-wire-news-releases-pmn/backblaze-launches-new-data-center-in-canada-now-open-for-business
