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Achieve Digital Sovereignty With EU Object Storage That Is GDPR Compliant and Features a Full S3 API
For EU enterprises, data sovereignty is a primary concern, yet many cloud solutions create cost uncertainty and compliance risks. A truly European object storage platform offers a practical path to digital independence.
Key Takeawys
Achieve true digital sovereignty with GDPR-compliant object storage operated exclusively in certified EU data centers, providing immunity from the CLOUD Act.
Eliminate unpredictable cloud costs with a transparent economic model featuring zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations.
Leverage a fully compatible S3 API and an "Always-Hot" architecture to protect technology investments, simplify operations, and ensure instant data access.
A strong majority of EU decision-makers are seeking European solutions for their critical data infrastructure. The challenge is finding a service that delivers on performance, security, and cost transparency without creating vendor lock-in. This article outlines how to leverage a sovereign-by-design EU object storage solution with a GDPR compliant S3 API. We will explore an enterprise-ready alternative that provides the control EU IT leaders demand, with a predictable economic model that eliminates egress fees and protects your investments in S3-compatible tools and workflows.
Establish Full Digital Sovereignty and Avoid CLOUD Act Exposure
Storing data within the EU is a primary criterion for a majority of businesses seeking digital sovereignty. Our platform operates exclusively in certified European data centers, ensuring your data never leaves the EU. This provides total immunity from non-EU regulations like the CLOUD Act.
We enable country-level geofencing to meet stringent regulatory needs for industries like financial services. This guarantees data residency in specific EU countries under one unified legal framework. This approach provides 100% legal certainty for regulated workloads.
The demand for European solutions is driven by a need for both performance parity and enhanced data security. Our architecture is built to deliver both, giving over 70% of businesses a viable EU alternative. Learn more about our commitment to European compliance.
This focus on EU-centric governance is the foundation for building a resilient and compliant data strategy.
Leverage an S3 API That Goes Beyond Basic Compatibility
True S3 compatibility protects your existing technology investments across 100% of your tools. Our platform supports advanced S3 API capabilities, not just basic object operations. This ensures your applications and scripts continue working without any code rewrites.
Key S3 API functions we support include:
Object Versioning for granular data history.
Lifecycle Management to automate data policies.
Event Notifications for workflow automation.
Immutable Storage with Object Lock for ransomware protection.
Identity and Access Management (IAM) with MFA/RBAC.
This comprehensive support minimizes migration risk to near zero. Our platform integrates out-of-the-box with dozens of leading backup tools, including a deep collaboration with NovaBackup for MSPs. This ensures your backup and disaster recovery pipelines remain stable and efficient.
By ensuring full compatibility, we provide a seamless transition to a sovereign cloud environment.
Utilize an "Always-Hot" Architecture for Consistent High Performance
Complex storage tiering creates operational fragility and unpredictable costs during urgent restores. Our "Always-Hot" object storage model ensures 100% of your data is immediately accessible. This eliminates restore delays and hidden API fees common with tiered systems.
This architecture delivers strong read/write consistency and predictable latencies for millions of files. It is designed to eliminate every single point of failure through multi-AZ replication. This model simplifies operations for your IT team of 5 or more members.
An always-hot model is particularly effective for key use cases requiring instant access. These include:
Backup and Disaster Recovery
Tape-to-Cloud Transitions
Active Archiving
Ransomware Recovery Scenarios
This resilient architecture provides the stability needed for modern data protection strategies, such as the 3-2-1 rule. Explore the benefits of S3 object storage.
This architectural choice directly supports a more predictable and resilient economic model.
Adopt a Predictable Economic Model Without Hidden Fees
Cloud cost complexity is a major pain point for over 80% of enterprise IT leaders. Our pricing model is predictable by design, with zero egress fees or API call costs. This transparency allows you to forecast your storage budget with 100% accuracy.
We also have no minimum storage duration policies, giving you complete flexibility. This model is designed to reduce vendor lock-in and protect your margins. It provides a clear exit path, aligning with the principles of the upcoming EU Data Act.
This straightforward approach is a key reason a significant share of companies prefer an EU provider. Our transparent economics and SLAs provide the foundation for scalable growth. Read more about our S3 compatibility.
This financial predictability is a core component of our value proposition for partners.
Ensure Readiness for the EU Data Act and NIS-2 Directive
Forthcoming EU regulations create new compliance obligations for data handling and security. Our platform is designed to meet these 2025 requirements today. We ensure you are prepared for at least two major European regulations.
The EU Data Act, effective from September 2025, mandates data portability and interoperability. Our use of open standards and exportable formats guarantees a real exit path. We provide proven methods for bulk data movement, preserving your long-term freedom.
The NIS-2 Directive requires continuous security processes for critical infrastructure. Our operations incorporate supply-chain assurance and vulnerability management. This readiness turns regulatory burdens into a competitive advantage. Our GDPR-compliant storage is built on these principles.
These built-in compliance features are managed through a robust, EU-controlled security framework.
Implement Security and Governance Under Full EU Control
Our security posture is sovereign by design, with all controls under strict EU governance. We provide multi-layer encryption for data in transit and at rest. All key management and revocation procedures are handled exclusively within the EU.
Our Identity and Access Management (IAM) maps to real-world organizational structures. It includes granular, role-driven policies and support for external IdPs via SAML/OIDC. Immutable Storage with Object Lock provides audit-ready retention and is your number 1 defense against ransomware.
The entire platform is managed through a first-class console UX. It allows for easy bucket management, role assignment, and monitoring for teams of any size. This makes advanced security accessible to every user. Explore our European S3 object storage.
This comprehensive security model extends to our partner ecosystem, enabling them to deliver compliant solutions.
Empower MSPs and Channel Partners with a Predictable Growth Model
Take Practical Steps Toward a Sovereign Cloud Strategy
Migrating to a sovereign cloud requires a clear, step-by-step approach. A 3-step migration is often the most effective. First, define your data residency and geofencing requirements based on your compliance needs.
Next, configure your existing S3-compatible tools to use our endpoints. A simple checklist for this process includes:
Updating S3 endpoint URLs in your backup software or scripts.
Replicating IAM policies and user roles.
Setting up lifecycle and versioning rules.
Conducting a small-scale test migration with at least 1 TB of data.
Performing a test restore to validate data integrity.
This entire process can be completed with zero downtime for most applications. Our secure European object storage is designed for a seamless transition. Ready to start? Talk to an expert or start a free trial today.
More Links
German Data Protection Conference provides a PDF document concerning cloud computing.
German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) offers statistics on cloud computing usage in enterprises.
Eurostat presents statistics on cloud computing usage by enterprises.
European Commission provides information on the European data strategy.
Bitkom offers its Cloud Report 2024, providing charts and analysis on cloud computing trends.
FAQ
What makes your object storage 'sovereign by design'?
Our platform is 'sovereign by design' because we are a European company operating exclusively in certified EU data centers. This ensures all data is governed by EU law, is GDPR-compliant, and is protected from foreign legal jurisdictions like the US CLOUD Act. We also offer country-level geofencing for stricter data residency needs.
What does 'no egress fees' mean for my business?
No egress fees means you will never be charged for accessing or moving your data out of our storage. This provides complete cost predictability, especially for use cases like disaster recovery or data migration, and removes a significant barrier to switching providers, eliminating vendor lock-in.
How does the 'Always-Hot' architecture differ from traditional tiered storage?
Our 'Always-Hot' architecture keeps all your data immediately accessible at all times, with no delays or extra fees for retrieval. Traditional tiered storage moves infrequently accessed data to slower, cheaper tiers, which can cause delays and unexpected costs when you need to restore it urgently. Our model simplifies operations and guarantees performance.
Is your platform suitable for Managed Service Providers (MSPs)?
Absolutely. We are partner-ready with a multi-tenant management console, full automation via API/CLI, and a predictable pricing model with no egress fees, which allows MSPs to build stable, defensible margins for their backup and archiving services. We also have established distribution channels in Germany and the UK.
How do you ensure my data is protected against ransomware?
We use Immutable Storage with S3 Object Lock. This feature allows you to make your backups unchangeable for a period you define. Even if an attacker gains access, they cannot delete or encrypt your immutable backups, ensuring you have a clean copy of your data for recovery.
How does your service align with the upcoming EU Data Act?
Our service is designed for the principles of the EU Data Act, which mandates data portability. We use open standards, have no egress fees, and provide tools for bulk data export. This ensures you have a practical exit strategy and are never locked into our platform, giving you full control over your data's lifecycle.
