Backblaze plugs into Internet2 to expand service

Backblaze announced it has joined Internet2, a non-profit advanced technology community that delivers tailored solutions and a high-speed national network dedicated to research and education. This new collaboration includes: Connecting the Backblaze Storage Cloud to Internet2’s network as part of the Internet2 Peer Exchange program. Participating in the Internet2 Cloud Scorecard to offer research and educational institutions relevant detail on Backblaze’s security, compliance, and technology specifications aligned with community standards. “Backblaze’s participation in the I2PX program helps leading research and academic institutions do more with their data with less time and effort,” said Chris Opat, Senior Vice President of Cloud Operations at Backblaze. “We look forward to expanding our service for this community and helping them solve the technological issues that are currently holding back their world changing efforts.”