Cloud Storage – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:47:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Your Training Data Is Your Most Valuable IP https://noise.getoto.net/2025/12/02/your-training-data-is-your-most-valuable-ip/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:47:40 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112601 Protect your most valuable AI intellectual property—your training data—from poisoning and theft with a secure data foundation.

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]]> Scaling Generative AI Video Depends on Your Data Egress Strategy https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/25/scaling-generative-ai-video-depends-on-your-data-egress-strategy/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:19:11 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112595 High data egress and transaction fees pose the single biggest barrier to adopting multi-cloud for generative AI video, slowing progress and locking teams into static configurations. Read how a deliberate egress strategy that favors transparent pricing and data mobility is key to fueling faster innovation cycles.

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]]> Building Multimodal AI Data Infrastructure with Pixeltable https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/20/building-multimodal-ai-data-infrastructure-with-pixeltable/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:35:11 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112590 The future of AI requires multimodal data (video, images, audio) as high-quality text data runs out. Integrating B2 Cloud Storage and Pixeltable simplifies the complex infrastructure needed to harness this data by replacing fragmented systems with a single declarative table interface.

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]]> Backblaze Performance Stats for Q3 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/12/backblaze-performance-stats-for-q3-2025/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:31 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112505 Our first Performance Stats report is here. We're sharing wins and weaknesses, plus our full methodology so you can judge upload and download speeds and real-world throughput for yourself.

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]]> Backblaze Drive Stats for Q3 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/11/backblaze-drive-stats-for-q3-2025/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112462 Read the Q3 2025 Drive Stats report to see the latest annualized failure rates, as well as an analysis of outliers and failure definitions.

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]]> Network Stats for Q3 2025: The Magnitude of AI Workflows https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/10/network-stats-for-q3-2025-the-magnitude-of-ai-workflows/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112451 As AI workloads reshape how data moves, Backblaze’s network telemetry offers a real-world look at the data gravity shift across clouds. See all the new numbers in our quarterly Network Stats report.

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]]> 5 Tools to Integrate Object Storage and Kubernetes https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/07/5-tools-to-integrate-object-storage-and-kubernetes/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:31:34 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112449 Kubernetes is the de facto way to run containers at scale, but pairing it with S3-compatible object storage can be tricky. Ahead of KubeCon North America, we break down the tools that smooth it out.

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]]> Making the Backblaze Network AI Ready https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/05/making-the-backblaze-network-ai-ready/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:08:42 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112437 As artificial intelligence transforms how data is processed, it’s also revolutionizing how data moves. Brent Nowak from Backblaze’s Network Engineering team takes you under the hood of our network to explore how we've evolved our infrastructure to make the Backblaze network truly AI ready.

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]]> Why CoreWeave’s Object Storage Launch is Good for AI—and Everyone Building It https://noise.getoto.net/2025/10/31/why-coreweaves-object-storage-launch-is-good-for-ai-and-everyone-building-it/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:44:47 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112422 With CoreWeave’s new GPU-adjacent storage for training and inference and Backblaze B2 Overdrive for cost-efficient scalability, AI builders now have more freedom to design flexible, high-performance stacks.

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]]> The Hidden Cost of Cloud Storage: What 400+ IT Leaders Wish They Knew Sooner https://noise.getoto.net/2025/10/30/the-hidden-cost-of-cloud-storage-what-400-it-leaders-wish-they-knew-sooner/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112385 A new study from Dimensional Research shows that 95% of organizations experience unexpected cloud storage charges.

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]]> The Reliability Edge SREs Have Been Waiting For https://noise.getoto.net/2025/10/28/the-reliability-edge-sres-have-been-waiting-for/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:53:53 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112364 Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) face challenges with general-purpose cloud storage that undermine reliability. Specialized, always-hot storage, like Backblaze B2, offers durability, speed, and simplicity to strengthen reliability, cut MTTR, and reduce alert fatigue.

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]]> Three Hidden Costs in AI Video Storage https://noise.getoto.net/2025/10/23/three-hidden-costs-in-ai-video-storage/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:51:12 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112342 Learn about the unexpected expenses in AI video storage—from intricate tiering to costly egress and transaction fees—and find out how to achieve predictable economics for faster innovation and growth.

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]]> Are Hard Drives Getting Better? Let’s Revisit the Bathtub Curve https://noise.getoto.net/2025/10/15/are-hard-drives-getting-better-lets-revisit-the-bathtub-curve/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:47:43 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112325 After 13 years, the data is clear—the bathtub curve does not apply to hard drives. And, more importantly, hard drives are failing less and lasting longer.

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]]> The Storage Fix DevOps Has Been Waiting For https://noise.getoto.net/2025/10/02/the-storage-fix-devops-has-been-waiting-for/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:42:38 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112311 For DevOps engineers, general-purpose cloud storage often leads to unexpected complexities and costs. Adding a specialized storage layer can solve those problems, allowing DevOps teams to focus on building and delivering without headaches.

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]]> Why Cloud-Native Developers Need a Specialized Storage Layer https://noise.getoto.net/2025/09/25/why-cloud-native-developers-need-a-specialized-storage-layer/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:25:33 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112308 Cloud-native developers often face storage bottlenecks that hinder development velocity. This article explores how a specialized, always-hot storage layer can eliminate these delays, offering consistent, predictable performance for faster build-test loops and smoother workflows.

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]]> Lessons from Vibe Coding Three Apps in Three Weeks https://noise.getoto.net/2025/09/23/lessons-from-vibe-coding-three-apps-in-three-weeks/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:58:51 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112299 This article illustrates the transformative power of AI in programming, detailing how generative AI tools streamline backend development and core business logic, shifting the focus from implementation to product vision.

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]]> The Truth About Cloud Security Costs: Why High Costs Don’t Always Mean Better Protection https://noise.getoto.net/2025/09/16/the-truth-about-cloud-security-costs-why-high-costs-dont-always-mean-better-protection/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:57:05 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112293 Enterprise-grade security doesn't have to mean high prices. Learn how to evaluate a cloud provider's security posture, and why specialized cloud providers often offer surprising value over traditional hyperscalers.

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]]> Archiving: The Steady Driver of Media & Entertainment Storage https://noise.getoto.net/2025/09/11/archiving-the-steady-driver-of-media-entertainment-storage/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:33:10 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112287 Media archives represent one of the largest storage demands for media teams. Learn how cloud and hybrid cloud workflows are becoming the backbone for managing vast, active media archives.

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]]> Stack to Win: A Powerful Solution for Sports Media Production https://noise.getoto.net/2025/09/04/stack-to-win-a-powerful-solution-for-sports-media-production/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:29:44 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112284 Discover how the integrated Stack to Win solution, combining Backblaze B2, Iconik, and Suite Studios, revolutionizes sports media production. This cloud-native tech stack streamlines workflows, manages massive content archives, and unlocks new monetization opportunities for sports organizations.

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]]> Cloud Storage Myths Debunked, Part Four: Managing Multiple Clouds Is Too Complicated https://noise.getoto.net/2025/09/02/cloud-storage-myths-debunked-part-four-managing-multiple-clouds-is-too-complicated/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:43:48 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112278 Managing multiple clouds isn't inherently complex; it's often the design of major cloud providers that introduces friction and hidden costs.

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