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Strengthen Veeam Cloud Connect in the UK with Sovereign, Predictable Object Storage
UK businesses face a dual challenge: ensuring Veeam backups are both compliant with data sovereignty laws and economically sustainable. Storing data with non-EU providers creates exposure to the CLOUD Act and unpredictable egress fees, undermining both security and budget forecasts.
Key Takeaways
A sovereign, EU-only cloud provider is the most effective way to shield your Veeam backups from the US CLOUD Act and ensure UK GDPR compliance.
Eliminating egress fees and API call charges provides predictable costs, enabling UK MSPs to build profitable BaaS offerings with stable margins.
Combining Veeam with S3 Object Lock creates immutable backups, providing a powerful, last-line-of-defence against ransomware attacks.
For UK-based MSPs and enterprises, selecting the right off-site repository for Veeam backups is a critical decision with far-reaching consequences. The need for a robust Veeam Cloud Connect UK strategy goes beyond simple data protection; it intersects with complex regulations like UK GDPR and the EU's NIS-2 Directive. Using cloud platforms subject to foreign jurisdictions introduces significant compliance risks, including exposure to the US CLOUD Act, which can compel access to data stored in Europe. Furthermore, unpredictable costs from egress fees and API calls can inflate operational expenses by over 50%, making budget management nearly impossible. A sovereign, EU-based cloud solution offers a direct path to resolving these challenges, providing a predictable and compliant foundation for your entire backup infrastructure.
Navigate UK Data Sovereignty with an EU-Only Cloud
For UK businesses processing EU citizen data, UK GDPR compliance is mandatory, mirroring strict EU standards. Storing backups with providers subject to US laws like the CLOUD Act creates a direct conflict, as it can permit foreign government access to data held in European data centres. A truly sovereign cloud, operated exclusively in certified EU data centres, eliminates this risk entirely. This approach ensures your data sovereignty is protected by design. Choosing a 100% EU-owned and operated provider is the only way to guarantee data remains under EU legal control. Country-level geofencing provides an additional layer of control, restricting data access to predefined regions to meet specific regulatory needs. This strategy is no longer optional but a core requirement for modern resilience.
Eliminate Unpredictable Costs with a Zero-Fee Model
Hidden fees for egress and API calls are a major source of budget overruns, with some studies showing they can increase costs by thousands of euros monthly. A transparent pricing model with zero egress fees, no API call charges, and no minimum storage durations transforms financial planning. This predictability is a significant advantage for any cloud backup strategy. This model allows UK MSPs to build services with predictable, defensible margins. For enterprises, it means the cost of restoring data during a disaster recovery scenario is precisely zero. The EU Data Act, fully applicable from September 2025, further empowers businesses by mandating easier switching between cloud providers and phasing out exit fees by 2027.
Achieve Ransomware Resilience with Immutable Backups
Ransomware attacks increasingly target backup repositories to prevent recovery, making immutability a critical defence layer. Using S3 Object Lock, Veeam can create unchangeable copies of your data that cannot be altered or deleted, even by accounts with administrative privileges. This ensures a clean recovery point is always available. An 'Always-Hot' storage architecture complements this by making all data immediately accessible without delays from tier-restore processes. This combination guarantees that your immutable Veeam backups are both secure and instantly recoverable. Here is how S3 Object Lock strengthens your Veeam Cloud Connect UK deployment:
It creates a Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) state for backup files.
It protects data for a defined retention period, which can be set for 30 days or more.
It works seamlessly with Veeam's backup and copy job retention policies.
It prevents both accidental deletion and malicious encryption of backup chains.
Compliance Mode offers the highest level of protection, which cannot be bypassed.
This robust defence mechanism is fundamental to any modern disaster recovery plan.
Simplify Integration with 100% S3 API Compatibility
A key challenge in adopting new cloud storage is the risk of incompatibility with existing tools. A platform offering full S3 API compatibility ensures your current Veeam scripts, applications, and workflows continue to operate without modification. This protects your past technology investments and reduces migration friction to nearly zero. Full compatibility extends beyond basic operations to include advanced features like versioning and lifecycle management. This seamless integration allows IT teams to connect Veeam to a new, sovereign object storage target in minutes. The process is straightforward:
Obtain new S3 endpoint credentials from your EU-based provider.
Add a new object storage repository within your Veeam console.
Enter the service point, region, and credentials.
Select a bucket and enable immutability for a specified period, such as 30 days.
Point your backup copy jobs to the new sovereign repository.
This simplicity accelerates your transition to a more secure and compliant footing.
Empower UK Channel Partners and MSPs
For UK Managed Service Providers, predictable margins are essential for building profitable Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings. A zero-egress-fee model provides exactly that, removing the financial penalties for data recovery that erode profitability. Impossible Cloud's expansion in the UK through its distributor, Northamber plc, gives local resellers direct access to a partner-ready platform. The multi-tenant console simplifies management with robust role-based access control (RBAC) and MFA. This allows MSPs to securely manage multiple end-customer environments from a single interface. Automation via a comprehensive API and CLI further enables partners to integrate the storage solution into their existing service delivery and billing systems, with onboarding taking just minutes. This focus on the channel makes it easier than ever to offer sovereign Veeam solutions in the UK.
More Links
Veeam provides an overview of their cloud backup solutions.
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) offers guidance for organizations on cloud computing.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) publishes guidance on cloud-based services for the public sector.
GOV.UK provides a comprehensive cloud guide for the public sector in the UK.
Veeam offers resources and a partner portal for service providers.
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) provides public information on cloud computing.
PwC discusses digital sovereignty, its criticality, and strategic approaches, especially concerning open-source software.
FAQ
What is the main advantage of a 'sovereign by design' cloud for Veeam backups?
A 'sovereign by design' cloud ensures your data is stored and managed exclusively under EU law, in EU-owned and operated data centres. This provides the highest level of protection against foreign government data access requests, such as those under the US CLOUD Act, ensuring compliance with UK and EU data privacy regulations.
How does a zero egress fee model impact my Veeam TCO?
A zero egress fee model dramatically lowers your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can restore data from your Veeam backups as often as needed without incurring financial penalties. This makes budgeting predictable and eliminates surprise bills, which are common with hyperscale cloud providers.
Is it complicated to connect my Veeam setup to your S3-compatible storage?
No, it is very straightforward. Thanks to full S3 API compatibility, you can add our platform as a new object storage repository in your Veeam console in just a few minutes. Your existing scripts and workflows will function without any changes.
How does your platform help MSPs in the UK?
We provide UK MSPs with a partner-ready platform featuring predictable margins (due to no egress fees), a multi-tenant management console for overseeing multiple clients, and automation tools (API/CLI). Our UK distribution via Northamber plc ensures local support and fast onboarding.
What makes your storage 'Always-Hot' and why does it matter for Veeam?
Our 'Always-Hot' architecture means all your Veeam backup data is immediately accessible for restores. Unlike tiered storage models, there are no delays or extra fees for retrieving data from 'cold' or 'archive' tiers. This ensures the fastest possible recovery times during a critical incident.
