Backblaze Joins Carahsoft's NASPO ValuePoint Contract to Expand Government Accessibility

SAN MATEO, Calif., and RESTON, Va., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a strategic move to enhance its accessibility to government agencies, Backblaze, Inc. BLZE, a leading cloud storage company, has announced that its innovative solutions are now available through Carahsoft’s NASPO ValuePoint contract. This pivotal partnership positions Backblaze to better serve public sector organizations seeking robust cloud data storage and backup services.

Backblaze's Expansion into the Public Sector

With the integration onto the NASPO ValuePoint contract, Backblaze leverages Carahsoft’s well-established distribution network. This allows state, local, and educational (SLED) entities to efficiently procure Backblaze’s solutions, streamlined through Carahsoft's expertise in government IT procurement. Backblaze, headquartered in San Mateo, California, specializes in providing businesses and consumers with platforms to store, use, and protect their data globally. The addition of Backblaze to the NASPO ValuePoint roster underscores the company's commitment to expanding data management solutions within the public sector.

The Significance for Data Storage Corporation

As part of the broader data storage and cloud services industry, the inclusion of Backblaze on a NASPO ValuePoint contract may also pique the interest of competitor companies in this space, such as Data Storage Corporation DTST. Headquartered in Melville, New York, Data Storage Corporation delivers a suite of multi-cloud IT solutions across the United States, catering to a spectrum of data management needs. While not directly involved in this partnership, Data Storage Corporation and similar entities may monitor Backblaze's public sector inroads as indicative of the growing government demand for cloud storage options.

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