BitBlaze
BitBlaze (OOO Promobit) is a Russian designer and manufacturer of domestically-produced data storage systems, servers, workstations, laptops, and storage software built on Elbrus and Baikal processors, selling primarily to Russian government agencies, state enterprises, and critical-infrastructure operators through public-procurement tenders and channel partners such as OCS Distribution.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersOmsk, Russia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BitBlaze does
BitBlaze (legal entity OOO «Промобит», operating since 2009 in Omsk, Russian Federation) designs, develops, and manufactures Russian-origin data storage systems, servers, workstations, laptops, chassis, power supplies, and storage-management software. Its core platform spans the Sirius storage family (8000/3100/I4100) — scalable to up to 104 PB and 1B+ files — together with Ganymed servers, Oberon workstations, Titan notebooks, Hyperion enclosures, and BITBLAZE Power supplies. Hardware runs on Russian processor architectures (Elbrus e2k, Baikal-M/Baikal-S) as well as x86, with hybrid clusters managed by the in-house KFS distributed file system and BlazeX/BlazeData storage software (registered in the Unified Register of Russian Software). Localization reaches 94.5% on flagship products, with manufacturing capacity of up to 5,000 units per month at Omsk partner factories.
The company's commercial model is built around Russian public-procurement frameworks and direct enterprise sales to government bodies, state-owned enterprises, and critical-information-infrastructure operators. Revenue streams combine one-time hardware sales (Sirius, Ganymed, Oberon, Titan, Hyperion, Power), software licensing (KFS, BlazeX, BlazeData) bundled or standalone, and multi-year technical-support and warranty extensions (3-year standard equipment warranty; optional extended/premium support). Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales for large tenders, the OCS Distribution channel partnership for broader market reach, and system-integrator partnerships (Signaltek, ELAR, IVK, NIPOM/NGTU) for vertical solutions such as SORM, e-archives, SCADA, and industrial PCs. Named reference customers include the Russian state foreign-passport system, Tyumen Oblast CIT, Rosseti Siberia, telecom operators (via Signaltek Vizir SORM), NIIMA Progress, OmSTU, and the first domestic radiology PAK.
Strategic positioning is anchored by regulatory moats rather than technology first-mover status: import-substitution quotas for storage systems (30%→50%) and laptops/tablets (50%+) drive volume into BITBLAZE's segment, reinforced by 100+ solutions registered with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, two issued patents (storage self-configuration; 1U high-density drive chassis), CNews AWARDS 2020 (2nd place in Russian Technologies), and Promtechexpo-2021 Gold Medal. Operating geographies remain concentrated in the Siberian, Ural, and Far Eastern federal districts with no overseas footprint, and the company has no parent, no public listing, and no disclosed outside investors beyond a 2015 KamaFlow milestone with no disclosed amount.
BitBlaze firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BitBlaze
- Legal name
- Общество с ограниченной ответственностью «Промобит»
- Website
- https://bitblaze.ru
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- BitBlaze (OOO Promobit) is a Russian designer and manufacturer of domestically-produced data storage systems, servers, workstations, laptops, and storage software built on Elbrus and Baikal processors, selling primarily to Russian government agencies, state enterprises, and critical-infrastructure operators through public-procurement tenders and channel partners such as OCS Distribution.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BitBlaze industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Enterprise Data Storage Systems
- NAICS
- Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (334112), Electronic Computer Manufacturing (334111)
- SIC
- Computer Storage Devices (3572), Computer & Office Equipment (3570)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Desktop Workstations (HDACAAAE)
Keywords
Where BitBlaze is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Omsk
- HQ country
- Russia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
BitBlaze business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Storage Systems (Sirius Series): Sale of proprietary Russian storage systems (Sirius 8000, 3100 series, I4100 All-Flash NVMe). Systems are sold directly to government and enterprise customers through public procurement and direct B2B sales. One-time hardware sales model with potential for service/maintenance contracts.
- Hardware Sales - Servers (Ganymed Series): Sale of Russian servers based on Elbrus and Baikal processors targeting enterprise and government data center deployments.
- Hardware Sales - Workstations (Oberon Series): Sale of workstations (Oberon EM, Oberon BM, Oberon EL311) for enterprise, government, and industrial automation applications.
- Hardware Sales - Notebooks (Titan Series): Sale of Russian notebooks (BITBLAZE Titan) based on Baikal-M and Elbrus-2S3 processors targeting corporate segment under government quota requirements.
- Hardware Sales - Enclosures and Power Supplies: Sale of proprietary enclosures (Hyperion series) and power supplies (BITBLAZE Power) as standalone products.
- Software Licensing (KFS, BlazeX, BlazeData): Licensing of proprietary software products including KFS (included in Russian Software Registry), BlazeX, and BlazeData file systems. Software can be bundled with hardware or sold separately.
- Technical Support and Maintenance Services: Technical support services including 1-year basic support included with license, optional extended and premium support, warranty extensions (standard 3-year equipment warranty).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Enterprise Hardware Solutions |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
BitBlaze product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BitBlaze designs, manufactures, and sells Russian-made data storage systems (Sirius series), servers (Ganymed), workstations (Oberon), laptops (Titan), enclosures (Hyperion), and power supplies, along with proprietary storage software (KFS, BlazeX, BlazeData). Solutions are built on Russian processor architectures (Elbrus, Baikal-M, Baikal-S) and x86, with 94.5% localization, targeting government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises subject to Russian import-substitution quotas.
Product overview
BITBLAZE is a Russian developer and manufacturer of computing equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on data storage systems (Sirius series), servers (Ganymed), workstations (Oberon), laptops (Titan), computer chassis (Hyperion), and power supplies. The product line spans both hardware (from cases to electronic boards) and software, including storage management software (KFS, BlazeX) and file systems (BlazeData). The company manufactures solutions on various processor architectures (Elbrus, Baikal, x86) with 94.5% localization. Products serve government, enterprise, and critical infrastructure sectors, with extensive compatibility with Russian operating systems (RED OS, Astra Linux, ROSA, Alt Linux) and virtualization platforms.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Sirius: Data storage systems product line
- Ganymed
- Oberon
- Titan
- Hyperion
- BlazeX
- BlazeData
- KFS
Products and services
- BITBLAZE Sirius Storage Systems Family of fault-tolerant, horizontally scalable data storage systems supporting file and block access, built on Elbrus, Baikal-S, and x86 processor architectures. Sirius models scale up to 104 PB across more than 1 billion files and include features such as thin provisioning, deduplication, and snapshots. Targeted at government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises with data-sovereignty and import-substitution requirements.
- BITBLAZE Sirius I4100 All-Flash NVMe Storage System All-Flash NVMe storage system that is the first Russian-made All-Flash NVMe system registered in the Unified Register. Targeted at high-performance enterprise and government workloads requiring low-latency flash-based storage.
- BITBLAZE Ganymed Servers Server line available in multiple processor configurations (Elbrus, AMD, Baikal), including the Arctic liquid-cooled Ganymed Arctic A5203 model for high-load data processing. Targeted at enterprise and government data centers requiring domestic server hardware.
- BITBLAZE Oberon Workstations Micro Tower and Mini-ITX workstation family with Elbrus (EL311, EM210) or Baikal-M (BM110) processors, designed for automated workplaces and industrial automation in limited space. Targeted at government, enterprise, and industrial automation buyers.
- BITBLAZE Titan Notebook Standard-sized, ergonomic thin-display Russian laptop built on domestic Baikal-M and Elbrus-2C3 processors, positioned for the corporate segment and government procurement quota use. Targeted at office workers in sanctions-affected and security-sensitive sectors.
- BITBLAZE Hyperion Computer Enclosures Proprietary computer chassis and enclosures for BITBLAZE computing equipment, including the patented 1U design that supports 12 HDD and 4 SSD drives on a standard mATX Elbrus-8C motherboard. Targeted at integrators and government/enterprise buyers assembling domestic server solutions.
- BITBLAZE Power Supplies Power supply units for BITBLAZE computing equipment, sold as standalone accessory products. Targeted at government and enterprise buyers needing domestically produced power supplies.
- BlazeX Storage Management Software Proprietary software product for storage system management and data storage operations, sold bundled with BitBlaze hardware or licensed separately and certified compatible with Postgres Pro. Targeted at enterprises deploying domestic storage infrastructure.
- BlazeData File System Innovative Russian file system registered in the Unified Register of Russian Software (record No. 264966 dated 12.02.2025). Targeted at customers needing a domestic file system component within Russian IT infrastructure.
Quantifiable outcome
- Storage scalability up to 104 PB (1 billion+ files) with BITBLAZE Sirius 8000
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use BitBlaze
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BitBlaze technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration9 records
Feature8 records
BitBlaze partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- OCS DistributioncoreChannel partnership with OCS Distribution for nationwide distribution of BITBLAZE products. Joint solution presentation at OCS Strategic Sessions forum. BITBLAZE NEVA storage system on Baum software being tested through OCS channels.
- RosSHD Consortium (РосСХД)coreBITBLAZE (Promobit) joined RosSHD Consortium of Russian data storage system developers in April 2021. Consortium includes MCST, Basalt SPO, Aerodisk, Norsi-Trans, ISP RAS, Baikal Electronics, and Promobit. Goal: develop Russian engineering school, increase domestic solution share, ensure digital sovereignty.
- Signaltek (СИГНАЛТЕК)coreStrategic partnership for joint development of SORM (surveillance equipment) solutions - АПК 'Vizir' series with BITBLAZE Sirius 8000 storage. Solution addresses Yarovaya Package data retention requirements for telecom operators. Serial production started January 2021.
- MCST (МЦСТ / Elbrus)coreStrategic technology partnership with MCST, Russia's leading microprocessor manufacturer. BITBLAZE was the first in Russia to develop and produce servers and storage systems based on Elbrus processors. Partnership spans over 16 years from Elbrus 2C+ to current Elbrus-8C, Elbrus-8CB, and Elbrus-2S3 generations. BITBLAZE participates in Elbrus Tech Day events and collaborates on platform development.
- Baikal Electronics (Байкал Электроникс)corePartnership for Baikal-M (ARM architecture) and upcoming Baikal-S processor integration into BITBLAZE product line. BITBLAZE is developing first storage system in the world based on Baikal-S processor (48-core, 2U form factor). Products include Oberon BM workstation and Titan notebook on Baikal processors.
- Alt Linux (Базальт СПО)coreLong-standing partnership for Alt Linux OS compatibility with BITBLAZE hardware. Alt Linux runs on over 1 million computers across Russia. Company actively participates in Alt ecosystem and marketing initiatives.
- Astra LinuxcoreBITBLAZE products certified for operation with Astra Linux operating system, one of the most widely used Russian secure OS platforms in government sector.
- RED OS (РЕД ОС)coreBITBLAZE storage systems certified for compatibility with RED OS 8 and RED Virtualization 8 platforms, enabling deployment in RED ecosystem environments.
- ROSA LinuxcoreBITBLAZE servers certified for operation with ROSA Russian operating system, expanding compatibility options for Russian OS users.
- Postgres ProcorePostgres Pro database system certified compatible with BITBLAZE BlazeX software, enabling joint deployment of Russian database and storage solutions.
- GS NanotechcorePartnership with GS Nanotech for semiconductor chip packaging and manufacturing services, supporting Russian microelectronics production ecosystem.
- BaumcorePartnership with Baum for BITBLAZE NEVA storage system featuring Baum software, representing co-development of Russian storage solutions.
- AerodiskcorePartnership with Aerodisk for joint development of Russian storage systems and servers lineup. Aerodisk is a member of RosSHD consortium alongside BITBLAZE.
- NIPOM / NGTUcoreJoint development with NIPOM and Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University for industrial computers for energy sector on Elbrus-8C processor. Project started 2018, successfully tested August 2019.
- ELAR Corporation (ЭЛАР)coreELAR Corporation and BITBLAZE joint solution implemented in Tyumen Oblast Government. BITBLAZE storage and servers combined with ELAR document management systems for government electronic archive project.
- IVK (ИВК)coreIVK developed MARS software-hardware complex for Rosseti Siberia using BITBLAZE Sirius storage systems, representing integration partner for critical infrastructure solutions.
- DA IT CompanyminorDA IT Company supported BITBLAZE webinar on September 25, 2020, assisting with event promotion and marketing support.
- Skolkovo FoundationminorSkolkovo resident company reference - BITBLAZE operates as resident of the Skolkovo Foundation innovation center in Russia.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights7 records
BitBlaze competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Yadro: Russian developer and manufacturer of servers, storage systems, and data center equipment. Closest direct competitor in the domestic import-substitution IT hardware market, competing for the same government and enterprise customers.
- Norsi-Trans: Russian storage systems developer and RosSHD consortium member. Direct peer in domestic data storage infrastructure solutions for government and critical infrastructure customers.
- Kraftway: Russian manufacturer of servers, workstations, and PCs for government and corporate customers. Direct peer competing in the same import-substitution-driven market segments.
- DEPO Computers: Russian IT equipment manufacturer producing servers, workstations, and storage systems for the domestic market. Comparable product breadth and similar government-focused GTM motion.
- iRU: Russian computer brand manufacturing PCs, workstations, and servers for the domestic market. Competes in similar import-substitution-driven customer segments.
- Aquarius: Russian manufacturer of servers, PCs, and mobile devices with government and enterprise focus. Direct competitor in the domestic IT hardware market with established government procurement presence.
- Aerodisk: Russian storage systems developer and RosSHD consortium partner. Direct competitor in Russian data storage solutions targeting government and enterprise customers under import-substitution mandates.
Broad incumbents
- MCST (Elbrus): Russia's leading domestic microprocessor manufacturer (Elbrus platform). Strategic technology partner to BITBLAZE but operates upstream as silicon provider in the same ecosystem; comparable in addressing import-substitution demand.
- Dell Technologies: Global incumbent in servers and storage (PowerStore, PowerScale, PowerEdge). Comparable as a broad-line enterprise infrastructure vendor; displaced from Russian government market but defines the price/performance benchmark BITBLAZE competes against.
- Baikal Electronics: Russian ARM-based processor designer (Baikal-M, Baikal-S). Strategic partner to BITBLAZE, operating as silicon provider in the same ecosystem with overlapping go-to-market focus on import-substitution projects.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BitBlaze social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
BitBlaze financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BitBlaze leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
BitBlaze funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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BitBlaze M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BitBlaze
What does BitBlaze do?
BitBlaze designs, manufactures, and sells Russian-made data storage systems (Sirius series), servers (Ganymed), workstations (Oberon), laptops (Titan), enclosures (Hyperion), and power supplies, along with proprietary storage software (KFS, BlazeX, BlazeData). Solutions are built on Russian processor architectures (Elbrus, Baikal-M, Baikal-S) and x86, with 94.5% localization, targeting government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises subject to Russian import-substitution quotas.
Is BitBlaze a public or private company?
BitBlaze is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BitBlaze founded?
BitBlaze was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BitBlaze based?
BitBlaze is headquartered in Omsk, Russia, in the Europe region.
How does BitBlaze make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Storage Systems (Sirius Series) is the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Servers (Ganymed Series), hardware Sales - Workstations (Oberon Series), hardware Sales - Notebooks (Titan Series), hardware Sales - Enclosures and Power Supplies, software Licensing (KFS, BlazeX, BlazeData) and technical Support and Maintenance Services.
Who are BitBlaze's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Yadro, Norsi-Trans, Kraftway, DEPO Computers, iRU, Aquarius and Aerodisk. Broad incumbents are MCST (Elbrus), Dell Technologies and Baikal Electronics.
Does BitBlaze have an API?
No public API is recorded for BitBlaze.
What industry is BitBlaze in?
BitBlaze's product category is Enterprise Data Storage Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDACAAAE, Desktop Workstations. Its NAICS code is 334112 and its SIC code is 3572.