Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the cloud storage innovator providing a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers, announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Backblaze B2 Object Lock as a 2025 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award winner.

The Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award, presented by Cloud Computing magazine, recognizes companies that have most effectively leveraged cloud computing in their efforts to bring powerful cyber security offerings to market.

Backblaze B2 Object Lock is a critical feature that makes data immutable, preventing files from being altered or deleted for a specified retention period. This immutability acts as a virtual air gap, protecting backups from ransomware, insider threats, accidental deletions, and human error. By allowing organizations to designate storage buckets as immutable, Object Lock helps to support regulatory compliance and legal hold requirements, and strengthens business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.

"This recognition validates Backblaze's commitment to helping businesses navigate an era of escalating cyber threats and stringent data regulations," said Gleb Budman, CEO and co-founder of Backblaze. "Object Lock supports organizations by making critical files tamper-proof for a set period, even helping to protect them from insider threats or cyberattacks. It's an essential safeguard for security and regulatory requirements that demand both secure data retention and timely deletion. Backblaze B2 Object Lock helps ensure data is protected, compliant, and truly backed up when it matters most."

“Recognizing leaders in the advancement of cloud computing, TMC and Cloud Computing magazine are proud to announce Object Lock as a recipient of the Cloud Computing Security Excellence Award,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “Backblaze is being honored for their achievement in bringing innovation and excellence to this crucial market segment.”

About Backblaze

Backblaze is the cloud storage innovator delivering a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers. We offer high-performance, secure cloud object storage that customers use to develop applications, manage media, secure backups, build AI workflows, protect from ransomware, and more. Backblaze helps businesses break free from the walled gardens that traditional providers lock customers into, enabling them to use their data in open cloud workflows with the providers they prefer at a fraction of the cost. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Backblaze (NASDAQ: BLZE) was founded in 2007 and serves over 500,000 customers in 175 countries around the world. For more information, please go to www.backblaze.com

About TMC

For more than 20 years, TMC has been honoring technology companies with awards in various categories. These awards are regarded as some of the most prestigious and respected awards in the communications and technology sector worldwide. Winners represent prominent players in the market who consistently demonstrate the advancement of technologies. Each recipient is a verifiable leader in the marketplace.

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"This recognition validates Backblaze's commitment to helping businesses navigate an era of escalating cyber threats and stringent data regulations," said Gleb Budman, CEO and co-founder of Backblaze.