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Achieve Digital Sovereignty With Enterprise-Ready EU Based Object Storage
For EU enterprises, data sovereignty is now a strategic necessity, not just a compliance checkbox. Storing data outside the EU exposes you to foreign laws and unpredictable costs, undermining both security and budget stability.
Key Takeaways
True digital sovereignty requires EU based object storage where data is governed exclusively by EU laws, avoiding risks from foreign legislation like the CLOUD Act.
A predictable cost model with no egress fees, API call costs, or minimum storage durations is essential for accurate budgeting and enables MSPs to offer services with stable margins.
Enterprise-ready features like full S3-API compatibility, an 'Always-Hot' architecture, and Immutable Object Lock ensure performance, simplify operations, and provide robust ransomware protection.
A majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for their critical data infrastructure. The challenge is finding an EU based object storage provider that delivers performance parity, transparent costs, and robust security without vendor lock-in. This article outlines how a sovereign-by-design approach, featuring full S3 compatibility and zero egress fees, provides a practical, enterprise-ready alternative. We will explore how to meet regulatory demands like GDPR and NIS-2 while protecting your data from ransomware and external legal threats.
Secure True Sovereignty, Not Just Residency
Data residency alone is not enough for EU businesses in 2025. Storing data in an EU data center owned by a non-EU provider still exposes it to foreign jurisdictions like the US CLOUD Act. True digital sovereignty means your data is subject only to the laws of the country where it is stored. This distinction is critical, as 87% of IT leaders now rate security and compliance as top priorities in their infrastructure strategy. Our EU-only options ensure your data stays under EU governance, operated exclusively from certified European data centers. This architecture provides the legal certainty required to navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
Meet Evolving EU Regulations by Design
New EU regulations demand proactive compliance from every cloud provider. The NIS-2 Directive, effective from October 2024, mandates comprehensive cybersecurity risk management and strict incident reporting timelines for all critical infrastructure. Furthermore, the EU Data Act, applicable from September 2025, requires data portability and interoperability by design to prevent vendor lock-in. Our platform is built to address these rules, with continuous security processes and open standards that guarantee a real exit path. We provide the tools for full compliance, including metadata and versioning, ensuring you are prepared for 2025 and beyond. This readiness transforms regulatory burdens into a competitive advantage.
Eliminate Hidden Costs with a Predictable Economic Model
Many enterprises feel locked into their cloud providers due to complex pricing and punitive fees. A key pain point is egress fees, which can add unexpected costs of 20% or more to monthly bills. We eliminate this with a transparent model that has zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This predictability is especially valuable for MSPs, who can build services with stable, defensible margins. By removing these hidden charges, our S3 compatible object storage allows for accurate budget forecasting and reduces total cost of ownership by a significant margin. This financial clarity is a primary driver for businesses seeking EU-based alternatives.
Deploy Advanced S3 Compatibility Without Compromise
Migrating to a new storage platform should not require rewriting applications or abandoning existing tools. Our EU based object storage offers full S3-API compatibility, protecting your investments and minimizing migration risk. This goes beyond basic operations, supporting advanced capabilities your teams rely on. Here are four examples:
Versioning for object recovery
Lifecycle management for data automation
Event notifications for workflow integration
Object tagging for granular control
This ensures your pipelines continue running without any code changes. Seamless integration with leading backup tools, including a collaboration with NovaBackup, further simplifies the transition to a secure object storage solution.
Simplify Operations with an 'Always-Hot' Architecture
Complex storage tiering often creates more problems than it solves. Policies become brittle, restores are delayed, and hidden fees for data retrieval surprise even experienced IT teams. Our 'Always-Hot' object storage model eliminates this complexity entirely. All data is immediately accessible with predictable latencies, avoiding the operational drag of tier-restore delays. This model is built for consistency and scale, handling millions of small files as efficiently as large archives. It ensures your third-party tools remain stable and your recovery point objectives are always met. This simplified approach is a core component of our GDPR-compliant object storage, reducing risk and improving auditability.
Strengthen Ransomware Defense with Immutable Storage
Ransomware remains a top threat, making immutable backups a critical layer of defense. Our platform includes Immutable Storage with Object Lock, a feature that prevents files from being altered or deleted for a user-defined period. This capability is essential for a modern 4-2-2 or 3-2-1 backup strategy, ensuring you always have a clean, uncorrupted copy of your data for recovery. Object Lock provides audit-ready retention and is a non-negotiable for regulated industries. Combined with multi-layer encryption and robust Identity and Access Management (IAM), it creates a formidable defense against attacks. This focus on security is central to achieving Europe's digital sovereignty.
Empower Partners with a Channel-Ready Platform
Start Your Migration to a Sovereign Cloud
Switching to an EU based object storage solution is a practical step toward greater control and cost predictability. Our full S3 compatibility ensures a smooth transition with minimal disruption. Protecting past investments in scripts and tools means your team can migrate data and workloads in just a few steps. With transparent pricing and an architecture designed for resilience, you can build a future-proof data strategy free from vendor lock-in. Talk to an expert today to get a personalized demo and see how easy it is to get started.
More Links
Wikipedia offers a comprehensive overview of Digital Sovereignty.
The German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDS) addresses the topic of digital sovereignty.
The European Commission provides information on data protection.
The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) provides statistics and tables on the use of cloud computing in enterprises.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is the official website for the European Data Protection Board.
The European Commission outlines the European Data Strategy.
Fraunhofer FOKUS describes their solutions related to data sovereignty.
Bitkom provides information on cloud computing.
FAQ
Is your object storage fully S3 compatible?
Yes, our platform offers full S3-API compatibility. This means your existing applications, scripts, and tools that use the S3 API will work without any code rewrites, ensuring a seamless migration and protecting your previous technology investments.
How do you ensure GDPR compliance?
We ensure GDPR compliance by operating exclusively in certified European data centers, placing your data under strict EU privacy laws. Our platform includes features like multi-layer encryption, granular access controls (IAM), and country-level geofencing to meet all necessary data protection requirements.
What does 'Always-Hot' storage mean?
'Always-Hot' storage means all your data is immediately accessible without any delays or retrieval fees associated with tiered storage (e.g., cool or archive tiers). This simplifies operations, guarantees predictable performance, and ensures your data is always ready for urgent restores or analysis.
Are there any hidden costs I should be aware of?
No. Our pricing is transparent and predictable. We have no egress fees, no API request charges, and no minimum storage duration fees. You pay only for the storage you use, making it easy to forecast your costs accurately.
What kind of support do you offer for MSPs and channel partners?
We provide a partner-ready platform with a multi-tenant console, full automation via API/CLI, and comprehensive reporting. Our predictable pricing model allows partners to build services with stable margins. We also offer support through our growing distributor network, including api (Germany) and Northamber plc (UK).
How does your solution help mitigate CLOUD Act exposure?
By being a European company that stores and governs all data strictly within the EU, we eliminate exposure to the US CLOUD Act. Since we are not under US jurisdiction, foreign authorities cannot compel us to provide access to your data, ensuring true digital sovereignty.
