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National Post
12 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
Backblaze Helps Media Post-Production Leader IDC LA Slash Cloud Storage Costs 75% While Accelerating Client Delivery
Article content SAN MATEO, Calif. — Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the cloud storage innovator providing a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers, today announced their customer IDC LA was able to achieve a 75% reduction in cost by leveraging Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage as their primary off-site backup solution. Article content IDC LA needed a scalable, secure, and cost-effective solution for disaster recovery and nearline storage. Their prior cloud vendor was expensive and inflexible, creating challenges in managing large volumes of high-value media. With tight turnaround times and demanding client expectations, they required predictable costs and rapid access to protect both their content and their reputation for security. Article content 'With Backblaze, I know exactly what my costs are going to be, and I can forecast for them,' Ryan Gladden, Director of Mastering & Emerging Technology of IDC LA, said. 'For content where we know we need high availability, it's the right temperature of porridge.' Article content IDC LA implemented Backblaze B2 as their primary off-site solution for backups generated via their data management platform. Integrated via the Backblaze S3 Compatible API, the system enables nightly backups of irreplaceable client content. Backblaze also serves as a high-availability nearline storage tier, helping IDC LA maintain performance while reducing on-premises load and simplifying data retrieval through their existing digital asset management (DAM). Article content IDC LA's success demonstrates how media companies can break free from the cost spiral of traditional cloud providers while actually improving their operational capabilities,' said Laquie TN Campbell, Senior Product Marketing Manager for media and entertainment at Backblaze. 'When a post-production facility can cut storage expenses and streamline operations, it not only gains greater freedom to choose the tools that fit its workflows, it also creates the opportunity to pass meaningful savings on to clients.' Article content The streamlined setup improves operational efficiency, enhances disaster readiness, and provides predictable cost forecasting, while saving 75% compared to IDC LA's previous solution. Article content Backblaze is the cloud storage innovator delivering a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers. We offer high-performance, secure cloud object storage that customers use to develop applications, manage media, secure backups, build AI workflows, protect from ransomware, and more. Backblaze helps businesses break free from the walled gardens that traditional providers lock customers into, enabling them to use their data in open cloud workflows with the providers they prefer at a fraction of the cost. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, Backblaze (NASDAQ: BLZE) was founded in 2007 and serves over 500,000 customers in 175 countries around the world. For more information, please go to About IDC LA International Digital Centre (IDC) is a bi-coastal picture and sound creative post production facility located in the heart of Hollywood. IDC LA has extended support of multi-format video/audio, localization in 40 + languages for product fulfillment and distribution. Founded in 1988, IDC has specialized in creating high-quality content for global distribution in every language and format. IDC's expertise and exemplary customer service deliver customized solutions to clients, including creative services, post-production workflows, media processing, audio active creation, audio description, deliverables, dubbing services, timed text, quality control, Blu-ray, and DVD authoring. For more information, please go to: Article content Article content Article content Press Contact: Article content Yev Pusin Article content Article content
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
BELFOR Highlights Digital Transformation in Damage Assessment at Asia Claims Convention 2025 in Osaka
OSAKA, Japan, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BELFOR, the world's leading provider of disaster recovery and property restoration services, recently participated in the Asia Claims Convention 2025, held from 13 to 15 May 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The event brought together 231 attendees representing 103 companies from across the insurance, risk management and restoration industries. At the heart of BELFOR's contribution was a compelling presentation by Mr. Guido Gavio, Asia Complex Loss Director, titled "How Digital Transformation Is Reshaping Damage Assessment," delivered on 14 May. The session explored how BELFOR is leveraging innovative digital tools to enhance the speed, accuracy, and transparency of post-disaster assessments—capabilities that are increasingly vital in the face of climate-driven wide-area disasters. "Digital transformation is no longer optional—it's imperative," said Mr. Gavio. "By combining emerging technologies with decades of on-the-ground experience, BELFOR is redefining how disaster recovery is conducted, with improved consistency, safety, and the ability to scale training for the next generation of restoration professionals." Mr. Gavio's session received strong interest and engagement from the audience, many of whom are actively seeking practical solutions to improve disaster response and claims processing in increasingly complex environments. BELFOR's participation at the Asia Claims Convention 2025 underscores its ongoing commitment to innovation, collaboration and excellence in restoration service across Asia and globally. About BELFOR BELFOR is the world's largest disaster recovery and property restoration company, operating in over 23 countries with more than 550 offices worldwide. With nearly 80 years of experience, BELFOR responds to fire, water, storm, and environmental damage emergencies with unmatched expertise. Its team of over 14,000 professionals completes more than 350,000 restoration jobs annually—helping businesses and communities recover stronger and faster. View source version on Contacts For Media Enquiries, Please Contact: Sally LaiAsia Marketing ManagerBELFOR AsiaEmail: Phone: +65 6848 1110Website: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
MEMA opens disaster recovery centers for storm relief
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will open 10 disaster recovery centers at noon on Monday, June 2 to serve residents in 11 counties who suffered damage during the March 14-15 storms. President Donald Trump's approval of a Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Covington, Grenada, Issaquena, Itawamba, Jefferson Davis, Leflore, Marion, Montgomery, Pike, Smith, and Walthall counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the disaster's effects. MDOT advises prepping for 2025 Hurricane Season The Disaster Recovery Centers will open at noon on Monday, June 2 and then move to an 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. schedule at the following locations: Leflore County Leflore County EMA Office 701 US 82, Greenwood, MS 38930 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Grenada County Emmanuel Baptist Church 4661 Commerce Street, Grenada, MS 38901 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Itawamba County Mantachie Community Center 265 Tishtontee Dr., Mantachie, MS 38855 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Walthall County Walthall EOC 908 Amory Drive, Tylertown, MS 39667 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Covington County Bobby Mooney Building 1613 South Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Jefferson Davis County Granby VFD 957 East St. Stephens Road, Prentiss, MS 39474 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Issaquena County Mayersville Multipurpose Building 132 Court Street, Mayersville, MS 39113 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Marion County Morgantown VFD 1464 Highway 587, Morgantown, MS 39483 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Smith County Taylorsville Central Fire Station 200 Eureka Road, Taylorsville, MS 39168 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed Pike County Silver Creek Baptist Church 8017 Silver Drive, McComb, MS 39648 Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday – Closed (Note: This Disaster Recovery Center will close at 5:00 p.m. the week of June 9-14) Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas should first file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance by registering online at by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired, or by using the FEMA App. Links are available on the and through the MEMA Mobile app. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Asharq Al-Awsat
27-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Australia Floods Recovery Could Take Several Months, PM Says
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday flooding in the southeast posed "massive challenges" and the recovery would take several months. Incessant rain over three days triggered major flooding in several rural towns in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, as fast-rising rivers cut off more than 50,000 people last week. "There are still massive challenges ... this is not something that will go away in a matter of days or weeks or even months," Albanese told reporters from the flood-hit town of Taree, more than 300 km (186 miles) north of Sydney. "This will take some time, the recovery, but Australians are resilient." Taree received just over 600 mm (24 inches) of rain over four days from May 20, roughly half its annual average, official data showed. Australia has been hit with increasing extreme weather events that some experts say are the result of climate change. Following droughts and devastating bushfires at the end of last decade, frequent floods have wreaked havoc since early 2021. Albanese said the flooding severely hurt the dairy industry, which "will have an impact right throughout Australia." Dead and lost livestock had washed up on the coast after the floods inundated several farms and homes. A one-off disaster recovery payment of A$1,000 ($648) for adults and A$400 for children will be rolled out from Wednesday, while the ongoing 13-week income support allowance will be expanded to cover more residents, Albanese said. Insurance Australia Group, the country's largest general insurer, said it had received around 2,500 claims as of Tuesday related to the floods, with most claims for property damage. Nearly 800 properties have been deemed uninhabitable after conducting more than 7,300 damage assessments, a spokesperson for the New South Wales state emergency services said.
Reuters
27-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Australia floods recovery could take several months, PM says
SYDNEY, May 27 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday flooding in the southeast posed "massive challenges" and the recovery would take several months. Incessant rain over three days triggered major flooding in several rural towns in the Hunter and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, as fast-rising rivers cut off more than 50,000 people last week. "There are still massive challenges ... this is not something that will go away in a matter of days or weeks or even months," Albanese told reporters from the flood-hit town of Taree, more than 300 km (186 miles) north of Sydney. "This will take some time, the recovery, but Australians are resilient." Taree received just over 600 mm (24 inches) of rain over four days from May 20, roughly half its annual average, official data showed. Australia has been hit with increasing extreme weather events that some experts say are the result of climate change. Following droughts and devastating bushfires at the end of last decade, frequent floods have wreaked havoc since early 2021. Albanese said the flooding severely hurt the dairy industry, which "will have an impact right throughout Australia." Dead and lost livestock had washed up on the coast after the floods inundated several farms and homes. A one-off disaster recovery payment of A$1,000 ($648) for adults and A$400 for children will be rolled out from Wednesday, while the ongoing 13-week income support allowance will be expanded to cover more residents, Albanese said. Insurance Australia Group ( opens new tab, the country's largest general insurer, said it had received around 2,500 claims as of Tuesday related to the floods, with most claims for property damage. Nearly 800 properties have been deemed uninhabitable after conducting more than 7,300 damage assessments, a spokesperson for the New South Wales state emergency services said. ($1 = 1.5427 Australian dollars)
