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THE ARCHITECHT SHOW
Episode 16: The economics of cloud storage, with Backblaze CEO Gleb Budman
Apr 20, 2017
Backblaze CEO Gleb Budman discusses the economics of cloud storage and their recent 60% reduction in download pricing. They explore the challenges and considerations in cloud storage, the evolution of Backblaze and the launch of their cloud storage API service, Backblaze B2. The chapter also delves into the size and scale of the company's data storage and compares it to industry leaders like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
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- Backblaze's openness and transparency through their blog and open sourcing has attracted talent, generated business, and built a supportive community.
- Backblaze continuously improves their storage pod designs for factors like maintainability, cost savings, and performance enhancements.
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Impact of Openness and Blogging
Backblaze has found that their openness and transparency, particularly through their blog and open sourcing their storage pod designs, has had several positive impacts. It has allowed them to attract and hire talent who appreciate their open approach. It has also generated business as customers have been drawn to Backblaze after reading their blog and learning about their storage solutions. Additionally, the blog has created a supportive community where readers can ask questions and receive answers from other knowledgeable individuals.
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