Backblaze Selects Cologix

Cologix, Inc., North American network-neutral data center provider, announced Backblaze, Inc. has deployed its services at Cologix’s TOR3 digital edge data center in Toronto, Canada.

This deployment features a high-capacity setup with dedicated power and a direct fiber connection to Cologix’s TOR1 digital edge data center, Canada’s largest carrier hotel, providing fast access to multiple network providers and TorIX.

Backblaze’s expansion into TOR3 marks a significant step in ensuring data sovereignty compliance for businesses operating in Canada. This collaboration allows Backblaze to offer cloud storage solutions that meet strict local regulations, enabling companies to store and process data within Canadian borders.

“Partnering with Cologix enables us to directly address the growing need for in-country storage in Canada,” said Chris Opat, Sr. VP, cloud operations, Backblaze. “TOR3’s robust infrastructure and connectivity, combined with our cost-effective storage solutions, empowers international businesses to maintain data sovereignty without compromising performance or affordability.“

The move aligns with the expanding Canadian cloud services market, which is driven by industries such as healthcare, finance and government that often require data to remain within national borders. Backblaze’s presence in TOR3 demonstrates its commitment to supporting businesses in their digital transformation efforts while ensuring adherence to Canadian data sovereignty requirements.

“The addition of Backblaze to our TOR3 facility further strengthens our position as a key enabler of digital transformation in Canada,” said Sean Maskell, president and GM, Cologix Canada. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing state-of-the-art, digital infrastructure that not only meets the growing demand for high-performance cloud storage but also addresses critical data sovereignty requirements.“

Strategically located in downtown Toronto, TOR3 is a 20,000-square-foot, Tier III facility with 2 megawatts of power. TOR3 is a highly secure and efficient colocation and interconnection hub that features cooling designs, robust 24/7 security with biometric dual authentication access, and compliance with SOC 1, SOC 2, HIPAA and PCI-DSS as well as ISO 27001 certification by Schellman. It also provides diverse, high-capacity connectivity to 160+ networks and 50+ cloud providers.

Over the past decade, Cologix has expanded its Canadian operations, extending its leadership in the country’s data center market. The company operates a portfolio of 22 data centers across Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver, providing 1,057,000 square feet of space and 94MW of power. Cologix also has a robust Canadian interconnection ecosystem of 350 networks, 200+ cloud providers, 15 public cloud onramps and 3 Internet exchanges. Currently, Cologix is the leading provider of public cloud onramps in Canada, including AWS Direct Connect, Google Cloud Interconnect, IBM Cloud, Azure ExpressRoute and Oracle FastConnect.