Recognition highlights Backblaze's resilient, high-performance cloud storage platform helping partners deliver on the needs of AI-scale and data-intensive workloads for mission-critical applications

Backblaze, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLZE), the high-performance cloud storage platform for the AI era, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has included Backblaze on its prestigious annual Storage 100 list in the Data Recovery/Observability/Resiliency category.

The CRN Storage 100 spotlights storage vendors advancing innovation, delivering cutting-edge technology and supporting high-impact strategic partnerships. Selected by the CRN editorial team, each company on the list was chosen for its dedication to bringing best-in-class storage offerings to the channel.

The Storage 100 list serves as a valuable resource for solution providers looking to optimize their portfolios with critical storage technology in areas such as software-defined storage; data recovery, observability and resilience; and components.

Backblaze earned this recognition for its role as a high-performance, independent cloud storage platform built for the demands of modern AI infrastructure — and for the resilient architecture that makes it a dependable foundation for data-intensive workloads. As AI pipelines, media operations, and application data grow in scale and strategic importance, organizations are increasingly scrutinizing the concentration risk that comes with routing critical workloads through a single hyperscaler. Backblaze's S3-compatible design enables enterprises to distribute storage across providers without sacrificing performance or interoperability, while features like Object Lock deliver the data protection guarantees that mission-critical workloads require.

"Being recognized on the CRN Storage 100 reflects what we've built: a flexible cloud storage platform that MSPs and AI infrastructure companies alike rely on as the foundation for their own offerings," said Gleb Budman, CEO, Backblaze. "Through programs such as Powered by Backblaze, we give partners the performance and economics to deliver competitive, reliable storage to their customers without the complexity of building it themselves."

"We're proud to recognize the companies on this year's Storage 100 for their deep commitment to partnering with the channel to deliver truly transformative storage solutions," said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company. "These vendors continue to push meaningful innovation in storage while evolving partner strategies that drive success across the entire channel ecosystem."

For more details on the 2026 CRN Storage 100 list, please visit: crn.com/storage100.

About Backblaze

Backblaze (NASDAQ:BLZE) gives businesses the freedom to innovate without limits by removing the barriers of lock-in, complexity, and cost. Our high-performance cloud object storage accelerates AI workflows, powers data-heavy applications, streamlines media management, and protects critical data. As an award-winning independent cloud, we provide unparalleled levels of interoperability that enable over 500,000 of our customers to reach and serve hundreds of millions of end users in 175 countries around the world. For more information, please go to www.backblaze.com.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world's top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

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Backblaze Honored On The 2026 CRN® Storage 100 List