Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the cloud storage innovator offering a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers, will sponsor KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Atlanta from November 10 to 13 as a Silver sponsor. The event, a leading global gathering for cloud-native technologies, brings together developers, engineers, and technical leaders to explore the latest advancements in Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure. Gleb Budman, CEO of Backblaze, emphasized the company’s commitment to open cloud principles. “KubeCon brings together the cloud-native companies building for developers and AI,” Budman said. “We’re here because Backblaze gives those companies and developers a real, independent choice in cloud storage—fast, affordable, and not locked into a single hyperscaler environment.” Kubernetes, the dominant container orchestration platform used by 70% of enterprise cloud operations according to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, is at the heart of the conference. This year’s event in Atlanta is expected to draw over 9,000 attendees, with a strong focus on AI and machine learning applications. Backblaze is leveraging this momentum to highlight its high-throughput, cloud-agnostic storage solutions, particularly B2 Overdrive, which is designed to support demanding AI and data-intensive workloads. The company will demonstrate how its storage platform enables developers to build scalable, portable, and cost-effective applications that integrate seamlessly with any Kubernetes deployment. With the growing importance of MLOps, GPU utilization, and efficient data model management, Backblaze is positioned to help teams optimize their AI workflows in open, flexible environments. Beyond its exhibit booth, Backblaze will participate in SiliconAngle’s theCUBE programming, including a live-streamed interview with Budman. The discussion will center on the critical role of scalable, open storage in modern cloud-native and AI development. Backblaze provides high-performance, secure cloud object storage used for application development, media management, data backup, AI/ML workflows, ransomware protection, and more. Since its founding in 2007, the company has helped over 500,000 customers in 175 countries break free from vendor lock-in, enabling them to use their data across multiple cloud providers at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Backblaze continues to drive innovation in open cloud infrastructure. For more information, visit www.backblaze.com.