Backblaze Cuts IDC LA's Cloud Storage Costs by 75% and Enhances Client Delivery Speeds

Backblaze Helps Media Post-Production Leader IDC LA Slash Cloud Storage Costs by 75% and Accelerate Client Delivery SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), a leading innovator in cloud storage, has announced that its customer, IDC LA, achieved a 75% reduction in cloud storage costs by adopting Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage as their primary off-site backup solution. Ryan Gladden, Director of Mastering & Emerging Technology at IDC LA, noted, “With Backblaze, I know exactly what my costs are going to be, and I can forecast for them. For content where we need high availability, it’s the perfect fit.” IDC LA, a prominent post-production facility in Hollywood, required a scalable, secure, and cost-effective disaster recovery and nearline storage solution. Their previous cloud provider was both expensive and inflexible, making it difficult to manage large volumes of valuable media content. With tight turnaround times and high client expectations, predictable costs and rapid access to data were critical for maintaining both content security and service reliability. To address these needs, IDC LA implemented Backblaze B2 as their primary off-site backup solution. The system integrates seamlessly with their existing data management platform via the Backblaze S3 Compatible API, facilitating nightly backups of irreplaceable client content. Additionally, Backblaze B2 serves as a high-availability nearline storage tier, which helps IDC LA maintain performance, reduce on-premises load, and simplify data retrieval through their digital asset management (DAM) systems. “IDC LA’s success demonstrates how media companies can escape the cost spiral of traditional cloud providers while enhancing their operational capabilities,” said Laquie TN Campbell, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Media and Entertainment at Backblaze. “By cutting storage expenses and streamlining operations, post-production facilities like IDC LA gain the freedom to select the tools that best fit their workflows and can pass significant savings on to their clients.” The transition to Backblaze has not only improved operational efficiency and disaster readiness but has also provided IDC LA with accurate cost forecasting. These benefits, combined with the cost savings, have positioned IDC LA to better serve their clients and manage their growing content library. For more detailed information about Backblaze’s solution for IDC LA, visit: https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-storage/case-studies/idc. About Backblaze Backblaze is a cloud storage innovator offering a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers. They provide high-performance, secure cloud object storage used for application development, media management, secure backups, AI workflows, ransomware protection, and more. Backblaze helps businesses avoid the restrictions of traditional cloud platforms by enabling open cloud workflows with preferred providers at a significantly lower cost. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Backblaze (NASDAQ: BLZE) was founded in 2007 and currently serves over 500,000 customers across 175 countries. For more information, visit www.backblaze.com. About IDC LA International Digital Centre (IDC) is a bi-coastal post-production facility specializing in picture and sound creative services. Located in the heart of Hollywood, IDC LA supports multi-format video and audio localization in over 40 languages for product fulfillment and distribution. Since 1988, IDC has been dedicated to producing high-quality content for global distribution. Their expertise and exceptional customer service offer customized solutions, including creative services, post-production workflows, media processing, audio creation, audio description, deliverables, dubbing services, timed text, quality control, and Blu-ray and DVD authoring. For more details, visit http://idc-la.com/. For additional news from Backblaze, Inc., visit their website or follow their updates.