Case Study: Leading Research University Protects Faculty Data and Cuts Backup Work with Backblaze Computer Backup

Leading Research University cuts backup management effort 5x with Backblaze

The College of Humanities at a leading research university in Pittsburgh faced a challenge with its legacy, on-premises backup system. Developed by graduates, the solution required constant troubleshooting and manual intervention, such as refreshing LTO tapes and chasing down users to plug in their machines. As their data outgrew on-premises capacity, the university's IT team sought a more reliable, hands-off, and cloud-based solution to protect valuable faculty research.

The university implemented Backblaze Computer Backup, which provided a seamless and reliable cloud backup solution. The result was a dramatic reduction in management effort, saving the IT team up to five times the amount of time previously spent on backups. This allowed them to focus on other priorities. Additionally, Backblaze proved invaluable for remote computer migrations, enabling effortless upgrades for faculty and staff during work-from-home periods.