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Achieve Data Sovereignty with Secure Object Storage in 2025
A strong majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for their critical data infrastructure. This shift is driven by the need for true digital sovereignty and frustration with unpredictable costs from non-EU providers.
Key Takeawys
Data secure object storage must be sovereign by design, using EU-only data centers to ensure GDPR compliance and eliminate exposure to foreign laws like the US CLOUD Act.
A predictable cost model with zero egress or API fees is critical, as 55% of EU firms report that such hidden costs delay IT projects.
Immutable Storage with Object Lock is a non-negotiable defense against ransomware, providing a guaranteed clean recovery point to ensure business continuity.
In 2025, the conversation around data storage has fundamentally changed for European IT leaders. It is no longer just about capacity; it is about control, compliance, and cost predictability. With regulations like the EU Data Act becoming applicable on September 12, 2025, the era of vendor lock-in and surprise egress fees is ending. For the 56% of European organizations that overspent on cloud storage last year, a sovereign-by-design approach is now a strategic necessity. This article outlines how a practical, enterprise-ready EU alternative for data secure object storage delivers resilience without rewriting a single script.
Establish Digital Sovereignty with EU-Centric Architecture
True data sovereignty means your data is subject only to the laws of the country where it is stored. For many businesses, using non-EU providers creates significant risk, as foreign laws like the CLOUD Act can compel data disclosure. Our data secure object storage is operated exclusively in certified European data centers, ensuring your data never leaves the EU. This approach provides the legal certainty 84% of decision-makers consider a critical factor in vendor selection.
We enforce this commitment with country-level geofencing, a practice that establishes a virtual boundary to keep data within a predefined region. This guarantees compliance with GDPR, which requires organizations to restore data availability quickly after an incident, as stated in Article 32. For financial services and other regulated industries, this jurisdictional control is non-negotiable. This foundation of sovereignty prepares your organization for what comes next: financial predictability.
Eliminate Economic Lock-In with a Predictable Cost Model
For too long, unpredictable costs have hindered innovation, with 55% of European companies reporting that egress fees have delayed IT projects. Our pricing model is predictable by design, featuring zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This transparency directly addresses the vendor lock-in that the upcoming EU Data Act aims to dismantle. The Act will ban excessive exit fees by 2027, making data portability a regulated right.
This economic clarity provides a significant advantage for our partners. For Managed Service Providers, it creates predictable margins for Backup-as-a-Service offerings. Here is how our model supports financial planning:
Zero Egress Fees: Freely access and move your data without penalty, a key factor for the 90% of firms that identify fee-related issues as a budget problem.
No API Call Costs: Automate and integrate your workflows without worrying about escalating charges for every interaction.
No Minimum Storage Duration: Store data for exactly as long as you need it, from one day to ten years, without contractual penalties.
Transparent Invoicing: Receive a clear, simple bill based on storage used, enabling precise budget forecasting.
This model transforms cloud storage from a variable operational expense into a predictable asset. With costs under control, you can focus on architectural resilience and performance.
Build an Unbreakable Defense Against Ransomware
Ransomware attacks are increasing, with global damages expected to surpass the $30 billion mark in 2025. A modern defense requires more than just firewalls; it demands an architecture that renders data unchangeable. Our data secure object storage includes Immutable Storage with Object Lock, a core feature for any robust ransomware protection strategy. Immutability ensures that once data is written, it cannot be altered or deleted for a set period, a principle known as Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM).
This capability is essential for meeting the stringent security process requirements of the NIS-2 directive, which mandates continuous documentation and incident reporting. A survey of 500 IT leaders found that 69% consider immutable storage essential for cybersecurity. By making your backups immutable, you guarantee a clean, reliable recovery point, ensuring business continuity. This technical safeguard is a critical component of a multi-layered security posture.
Maintain Full S3 Compatibility and Performance Parity
Migrating to a new storage platform should not require you to rewrite applications or retrain your team. The S3 API has become the de facto industry standard, and our platform offers full S3-API compatibility. This ensures your existing applications, scripts, and tools continue to work without modification, protecting past investments and minimizing migration risk. Our support goes beyond basic operations to include advanced capabilities like versioning and lifecycle management.
We pair this compatibility with an "Always-Hot" object storage model. This architecture eliminates the complex and fragile tiering policies that often lead to restore delays and hidden fees. Every object is immediately accessible, a critical factor for the 46% of organizations that identify compliance as the single most important factor when choosing a provider. This consistent, low-latency access keeps your data pipelines running and strengthens your overall compliance posture.
Empower Channel Partners with a Ready-Made Business Advantage
We built our platform to be partner-ready from day one, enabling MSPs, resellers, and system integrators to deliver value immediately. The predictable, zero-egress-fee model allows partners to build BaaS and archiving services with stable, defensible margins. The partner console simplifies operations with multi-tenant management, role-based access control (RBAC), and integrated reporting. Our growing distribution network, including `api` in Germany and `Northamber plc` in the UK, provides local access and support for hundreds of resellers.
Onboarding is designed to be fast, with a focus on automation via a comprehensive API and CLI. This allows partners to provision and manage customer accounts efficiently, scaling their business without a proportional increase in overhead. Our collaboration with backup leaders like NovaBackup ensures out-of-the-box integrations that meet the compliance needs of enterprise clients. This ecosystem provides the tools for our partners to build sovereign and secure data solutions for their customers.
Take Practical Steps Toward a Sovereign Storage Strategy
Transitioning to a sovereign cloud solution is a straightforward process that enhances your data security and operational freedom. A successful migration focuses on careful planning and testing to ensure zero disruption. Here is a simple checklist to guide your move to a secure S3-compatible object storage platform:
Assess Your Data: Identify and classify your datasets based on sovereignty and compliance requirements, such as GDPR or NIS-2.
Configure Endpoints: Update your existing S3-compatible backup tools and applications with the new service endpoints.
Replicate Policies: Recreate your bucket policies, IAM roles, and lifecycle rules in the new environment.
Initiate a Pilot Migration: Start with a non-critical dataset to test the data transfer process and validate tool compatibility.
Perform a Test Restore: Conduct a full restore of the pilot dataset to verify data integrity and measure recovery time objectives (RTOs).
Execute the Full Migration: Once validated, proceed with the migration of all production data, scheduling it to minimize operational impact.
Following these six steps ensures a seamless transition. To begin building your sovereign data future, talk to one of our experts or start a free trial today.
More Links
Behörden Spiegel discusses national digital sovereignty and data sovereignty as a valuable asset.
Bundesdruckerei focuses on self-sovereign identity and data sovereignty in the digital world from its Innovation Hub.
secunet provides a whitepaper on German and European data sovereignty.
PwC Germany explains the BSI C5 catalog of requirements for increased transparency in the cloud.
Wikipedia offers a comprehensive article on data sovereignty.
FAQ
Is your object storage GDPR compliant?
Yes. Our platform is sovereign by design, operating exclusively in certified European data centers with country-level geofencing. This ensures your data is governed solely by EU law, meeting all GDPR requirements for data residency and security.
Do you charge for API calls or data egress?
No. We offer a transparent and predictable pricing model with zero egress fees and no charges for API calls. You only pay for the storage you use, eliminating the surprise costs that plague users of other cloud services.
How does your platform help with ransomware protection?
Our platform includes Immutable Storage with Object Lock at its core. This feature makes your backups unchangeable, providing a guaranteed clean copy of your data for recovery. It is your most effective defense against ransomware attacks.
Can I use my existing backup software?
Absolutely. We provide full S3-API compatibility, which means our storage works out-of-the-box with leading backup and data management tools like Veeam, Rubrik, Commvault, and our partner NovaBackup. No code rewrites are necessary.
What is an 'Always-Hot' storage model?
An 'Always-Hot' model means all your data is immediately accessible without any delays or restore fees associated with tiered storage (e.g., cool or archive tiers). This simplifies operations, ensures predictable performance, and keeps your applications stable.
How do you support MSPs and channel partners?
Our platform is partner-ready with a multi-tenant console, full automation via API/CLI, integrated reporting, and a predictable pricing model that ensures stable margins. We also provide local support through our distribution network, including `api` in Germany and `Northamber plc` in the UK.
