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Impossible Cloud enterprise S3 API object storage
Achieve Digital Sovereignty With Enterprise S3 API Object Storage
For EU enterprises, data is both a critical asset and a major compliance risk. Storing it with non-EU providers creates exposure to foreign laws and unpredictable fees, undermining both sovereignty and budget control. A new approach is needed—one that is sovereign by design.
Key Takeawys
Impossible Cloud provides enterprise S3 API object storage exclusively from certified EU data centers, ensuring GDPR compliance and eliminating CLOUD Act exposure.
Our transparent pricing model features zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage duration, delivering predictable costs for enterprises and stable margins for MSPs.
Advanced features like Immutable Storage with S3 Object Lock, an 'Always-Hot' architecture, and readiness for the EU Data Act and NIS-2 make our platform enterprise-ready for 2025.
A strong majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for their critical data infrastructure. The reliance on non-EU cloud providers, where a staggering 92% of Europe's cloud data resides, presents clear risks related to regulations like GDPR and external laws such as the CLOUD Act. This dependency often comes with complex pricing, including egress and API call fees that create budget uncertainty. Impossible Cloud offers a practical, enterprise-ready EU alternative. Our Impossible Cloud enterprise S3 API object storage delivers digital sovereignty, cost predictability, and full S3 compatibility from within certified European data centers.
Establish True Data Sovereignty Under EU Law
Digital sovereignty begins with jurisdictional control, a principle challenged by the U.S. CLOUD Act. This law permits U.S. authorities to access data held by U.S.-based providers, regardless of where the data is stored. For the 72% of European businesses using these providers, this creates a direct conflict with GDPR's strict data transfer and protection rules. Impossible Cloud eliminates this risk entirely. Our services operate exclusively in certified European data centers, governed by EU law. We provide country-level geofencing to guarantee your data never leaves your chosen region, ensuring 100% GDPR compliance. This architecture makes sovereignty a practical reality, not a compromise. This foundation of EU control is the first step toward a resilient data strategy.
Move Beyond Basic S3 Compatibility to Enterprise-Grade Performance
Full S3 compatibility is an enterprise requirement, protecting years of investment in applications and scripts. Our Impossible Cloud enterprise S3 API object storage ensures your existing tools keep working without any code rewrites. We support advanced S3 capabilities like versioning, lifecycle management, and event notifications across the API, CLI, and SDKs. This compatibility is delivered on an architecture built for consistency and scale. We offer an 'Always-Hot' object storage model, where all data is immediately accessible with no restore delays or complex tiering. This approach avoids the hidden operational costs and API timeouts common with fragile tiering policies, a model that simplifies operations for 94% of enterprises. Predictable performance is the bedrock of a reliable cloud object storage strategy.
Implement a Resilient Framework for Ransomware Protection
Ransomware attacks are increasing, with incidents nearly doubling in early 2023. A core defense is making your backups unchangeable. We provide Immutable Storage with S3 Object Lock, a feature that prevents data from being altered or deleted by anyone—including system administrators—for a defined period. This write-once-read-many (WORM) model is the industry standard for ransomware protection. Your security posture is further strengthened with these measures:
Multi-layer encryption for data in transit and at rest.
Identity-based IAM with granular, role-driven policies and MFA.
Support for external identity providers via SAML/OIDC.
A console UX designed for managing permissions, logging, and monitoring without deep API expertise.
This multi-pronged defense ensures your backups are available for recovery after an incident. A robust security framework prepares you for emerging threats.
Align with 2025 EU Regulations by Design
Forthcoming EU regulations demand new levels of data control and security. Our platform is built to meet these future requirements today. The EU Data Act, effective from September 2025, mandates data portability to prevent vendor lock-in. Our architecture ensures you can always export your data, including all metadata and versions. The NIS-2 Directive requires continuous security processes for critical infrastructure, including supply-chain assurance and vulnerability management. Our operational model bakes in these principles, offering a competitive advantage. We provide a clear exit path and documented security processes, turning regulatory burdens into strategic assets. Proactive compliance is key to navigating the evolving digital landscape.
Achieve Predictable Economics for IT and Channel Partners
Cloud costs are a major pain point for IT leaders, with egress fees and API call charges creating significant budget overruns. Organizations often find that API integrations account for 30-50% of their total egress expenses. Impossible Cloud’s pricing model is predictable by design. We offer transparent storage pricing with zero egress fees, zero API call costs, and no minimum storage duration. This model provides the economic clarity that over 80% of EU organizations seek. For MSPs and resellers, this translates to stable, defensible margins for Backup-as-a-Service and archiving solutions. Our partner-ready console includes:
Multi-tenant management with RBAC and MFA.
Full automation capabilities via API and CLI.
Integrated reporting and analytics.
Fast onboarding and support.
We are expanding local access through new distribution agreements with api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK. This economic predictability empowers both enterprises and our partners to plan with confidence. A clear cost model enables better long-term financial planning.
Take Practical Steps Toward a Sovereign Cloud Strategy
Migrating to a sovereign cloud platform is a straightforward process that yields immediate benefits for security and compliance. A modern 4-2-2 backup strategy (four copies, two locations, two media types) is easily implemented with our geofenced, immutable storage. Start by identifying data subject to GDPR and other EU regulations. From there, the migration path is clear. Use our tools and S3 compatibility to move data without rewriting applications. Test restores to validate your disaster recovery plan. Our experts are available to guide you through each step, ensuring a seamless transition to a more secure and predictable S3-compatible storage solution. Take control of your data by talking to an expert today.
More Links
German Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMDS) addresses the topic of digital sovereignty.
German Digitalization Index initiative provides a PDF publication focusing on digital sovereignty, likely a report or study.
EUR-Lex leads to the official text of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) in English.
DLA Piper offers its Data Protection Laws of the World resource, specifically filtered to show German data protection laws.
German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) provides statistical data and tables related to the use of cloud computing in German businesses and the ICT sector.
European Commission describes the European data strategy, a key part of the 'Europe Fit for the Digital Age' initiative.
FAQ
Is Impossible Cloud fully compatible with the S3 API?
Yes, we offer full S3 API compatibility. This means your existing applications, scripts, SDKs, and command-line tools designed for S3 will work seamlessly with Impossible Cloud without requiring any code changes. We support both standard and advanced S3 features.
How does Impossible Cloud protect my data from ransomware?
Our primary defense against ransomware is Immutable Storage with S3 Object Lock. This feature allows you to make your backup data unchangeable for a specified period, meaning it cannot be encrypted or deleted by an attacker. This is combined with multi-layer encryption and robust identity and access management.
Where is my data stored?
Your data is stored exclusively in certified, high-security data centers within the European Union. We offer country-level geofencing, giving you the power to choose the exact EU country where your data resides to meet specific sovereignty and compliance requirements.
What makes your pricing model 'predictable'?
Our pricing is based on a transparent, per-gigabyte storage fee. We have eliminated the variable and often surprising costs that complicate budgeting. There are no egress fees for data retrieval, no charges for API calls, and no minimum storage duration fees.
How do you ensure compliance with the US CLOUD Act?
As a European company operating exclusively within EU data centers and under EU law, Impossible Cloud is not subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. CLOUD Act. This design ensures that your data is protected by EU privacy laws like GDPR and cannot be accessed by foreign authorities outside of established EU legal processes.
What 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, integrated reporting, and role-based access control (RBAC). Our predictable pricing model with no egress fees allows partners to build services with stable, defensible margins. We also offer dedicated partner support and fast onboarding.
