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Achieve Sovereign, Scalable Object Storage for Video Assets
Managing vast libraries of video assets creates immense pressure on cost, compliance, and accessibility. A modern approach to scalable object storage for video assets eliminates these challenges by design.
Key Takeawys
Digital sovereignty through EU-only data centers is essential for GDPR compliance and avoiding CLOUD Act exposure when storing video assets.
A predictable pricing model without egress fees or API call costs eliminates surprise bills and provides stable margins for MSPs.
An 'Always-Hot' architecture with full S3 compatibility simplifies operations, ensures instant data access, and protects technology investments.
The exponential growth of high-resolution video content demands a storage architecture that is both resilient and economically sound. Many enterprises face unpredictable costs from egress fees and complex tiering, alongside increasing regulatory pressure for data sovereignty. This article outlines a strategy for deploying scalable object storage for video assets that guarantees EU data residency, cost predictability, and seamless S3 compatibility. We will explore how an “Always-Hot” storage model simplifies operations and strengthens your ransomware protection, providing a clear path to a future-proof video infrastructure.
Prioritise Digital Sovereignty for Video Content
A majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for critical infrastructure, making EU data residency a primary selection criterion. Storing video assets within a sovereign framework ensures compliance with GDPR and avoids exposure to regulations like the CLOUD Act. This is achieved by using storage operated exclusively in certified European data centers with country-level geofencing. This approach provides the legal certainty required for regulated industries handling sensitive video data. True sovereignty keeps your critical assets under EU legal governance, a non-negotiable for many sectors. This focus on compliance sets the stage for building a resilient data protection strategy.
Eliminate Cost Uncertainty in Video Storage
Many IT leaders feel locked into providers due to complex pricing that includes egress fees, API call costs, and minimum storage durations. A transparent economic model eliminates these variables entirely, offering predictable margins for MSPs and clear budgets for enterprises. This financial predictability is a key driver for switching providers, second only to performance and security. An architecture that is predictable by design removes the risk of surprise bills when restoring or accessing large video files. A transparent cost structure is fundamental to building scalable and sustainable big data object storage. This clarity allows for better long-term financial planning and resource allocation.
Leverage Full S3 Compatibility for Seamless Workflows
True S3 compatibility extends beyond basic operations to include versioning, lifecycle management, and event notifications. This ensures that your existing applications, scripts, and backup tools continue to function without code rewrites, protecting at least 100% of your prior software investments. An S3-compatible platform minimizes migration risk and operational disruption for any video hosting solution. The key benefits include:
Protection of past investments in S3-native tools and scripts.
Zero code rewrites for existing applications and data pipelines.
Consistent performance across API, CLI, and SDK interfaces.
Simplified migration from any other S3-compliant service.
Out-of-the-box integration with leading backup and recovery software.
This deep compatibility is the foundation for a flexible and powerful storage architecture.
Boost Accessibility with an 'Always-Hot' Architecture
Complex storage tiering often creates operational friction, leading to restore delays, API timeouts, and hidden fees when access patterns change. An “Always-Hot” object storage model ensures all data is immediately accessible with predictable latencies, eliminating these issues entirely. This model reduces operational complexity by over 50% for many teams. This approach is ideal for mixed workloads, from millions of small files to large archival objects, ensuring consistent high performance. It guarantees that every video asset, whether for active production or long-term archive, is ready for instant retrieval. This reliability is critical for maintaining robust security protocols.
Strengthen Ransomware Defence with Immutable Storage
Immutable backups using S3 Object Lock are a cornerstone of modern ransomware protection strategies. This feature prevents video files from being altered or deleted for a defined period, ensuring a clean recovery point after an attack. Combined with multi-layer encryption and robust IAM policies, it creates a formidable defence, reducing recovery times by up to 90%. Immutable storage provides the auditable, tamper-proof retention required for compliance in many regulated industries. This security-first approach is essential for protecting high-value surveillance footage and other critical assets. Such robust security measures directly support upcoming regulatory requirements.
Prepare for 2025 EU Data Regulations
Upcoming EU regulations create new obligations for data handlers, and a sovereign storage foundation provides a distinct advantage. Two key regulations taking effect from September 2025 are central to this. A compliant platform should address these by design:
EU Data Act: This mandates data portability and interoperability, ensuring you can exit a provider without lock-in. A standards-based architecture with proven bulk data movement tools demonstrates a real exit path.
NIS-2 Directive: This requires continuous security processes, supply-chain assurance, and strict incident reporting timelines. An architecture with baked-in security and resilience meets these heightened standards from day one.
This regulatory readiness is particularly valuable for partners and MSPs serving clients in the EU.
Enable Partner Success with a Channel-Ready Platform
Implement Your Scalable Video Storage Strategy
Migrating to a new storage platform requires a clear, step-by-step process to minimize disruption. A successful transition involves more than just moving data; it requires careful planning of policies and workflows. A typical migration checklist includes these four key steps:
Endpoint Configuration: Update your applications and tools with the new S3-compatible service endpoints and credentials.
Policy Replication: Recreate IAM roles, access policies, and lifecycle rules in the new environment to ensure consistent governance.
Initial Data Sync: Use proven data movement tools to perform the bulk transfer of your existing video asset library.
Test and Verify: Conduct comprehensive tests, including file restores and application integration checks, before the final cutover.
Following these steps ensures a smooth transition to a more resilient and cost-effective scalable storage system.
More Links
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) provides statistics on cloud computing usage by enterprises in Germany.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) offers insights into the EU Cloud Code of Conduct.
Fraunhofer SIT presents a study on cloud storage security.
Europa.eu provides comprehensive information on GDPR and data protection rules for businesses operating in the EU.
FAQ
How does your storage solution ensure GDPR compliance?
Our platform is sovereign by design, operating exclusively in certified European data centers. We offer country-level geofencing to keep data within specific EU regions, ensuring full alignment with GDPR and other EU data privacy regulations.
Is it difficult to migrate from another S3-compatible provider?
No, our full S3 API compatibility makes migration straightforward. Your existing tools, scripts, and applications that use the S3 API can be pointed to our service endpoints with minimal changes, preserving your investment and reducing migration complexity.
What makes your pricing model predictable?
Our pricing is transparent and simple. We charge only for the storage you use, with no fees for data egress (outbound traffic), no charges for API calls, and no minimum storage duration. This eliminates the variable costs that make budgeting difficult with other providers.
Can I manage access for different teams and users?
Yes. We provide a comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM) system with support for multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC). You can create granular, identity-based policies to ensure users and applications have only the permissions they need.
How does your architecture eliminate single points of failure?
Our architecture is built for resilience and high availability. Data is replicated across multiple availability zones within a region to ensure integrity and accessibility even in the event of a hardware or facility failure, providing enhanced durability for your video assets.
Do you offer specific integrations for backup software?
Yes, our S3 compatibility ensures out-of-the-box integration with leading backup ISVs. We have a specific collaboration with NovaBackup to provide a seamless and compliant backup and recovery solution, especially for MSPs and their clients.
