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Secure Your Veeam Backups with Sovereign Cloud Storage in the UK
Are unpredictable cloud storage costs and data sovereignty concerns undermining your Veeam backup strategy? A European-based, S3-compatible object storage solution offers UK businesses a way to regain control, eliminate egress fees, and ensure GDPR compliance by design.
Key Takeaways
A sovereign Veeam cloud storage solution in the UK ensures data remains under EU law, avoiding US CLOUD Act exposure and guaranteeing GDPR compliance.
Eliminating egress fees and API call charges creates a predictable cost model, allowing UK businesses and MSPs to control budgets and improve margins.
Full S3 compatibility combined with immutable object storage provides a resilient defence against ransomware while integrating seamlessly with existing Veeam workflows.
For UK businesses leveraging Veeam, selecting the right cloud storage is a critical decision that impacts budget, compliance, and security. Many organizations face escalating costs from hyperscaler egress fees, with over 90% citing such charges as a reason for exceeding their budgets. Furthermore, the jurisdiction of your cloud provider is a major factor; data stored in EU data centers by non-EU companies can still be subject to foreign laws like the US CLOUD Act, creating significant compliance risks. This article explores how a sovereign Veeam cloud storage UK solution built exclusively within European data centers provides a predictable, secure, and compliant alternative for backup, disaster recovery, and ransomware protection.
Strengthen Data Sovereignty and Eliminate CLOUD Act Exposure
For UK businesses, true data sovereignty means ensuring data is subject only to the laws of the region where it is stored. Storing Veeam backups with providers subject to non-EU laws, such as the US CLOUD Act, creates a direct conflict with GDPR principles, as it can compel access to data regardless of its physical location. This exposes sensitive business information and customer data to foreign jurisdictions, undermining compliance efforts. A European provider operating exclusively in EU data centres guarantees your data remains under EU legal control. This approach provides the digital sovereignty 87% of IT leaders now consider a top priority. It ensures your cloud backup strategy aligns with UK GDPR and avoids extraterritorial legal challenges.
< p>This focus on jurisdictional control is becoming a standard for regulated industries. Choosing a sovereign cloud provider is a direct response to the legal uncertainty created by conflicting international laws. This strategic decision ensures long-term compliance and builds trust with customers who prioritize data protection. The next step is to address the economic factors that often create barriers to effective cloud data management.
Achieve Predictable Costs with a Zero-Egress Fee Model
Unpredictable fees are a major challenge for IT budgeting, with nearly 50% of UK businesses exceeding their cloud storage budgets. The primary culprits are often hidden charges like egress fees and API call costs, which penalize you for accessing your own data. A transparent pricing model with zero egress fees, no API charges, and no minimum storage duration transforms financial planning for Veeam storage. This predictability is especially valuable for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), who can build profitable Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings with stable, defensible margins. For enterprises, it means the cost of a full restore or a data migration is always zero, removing financial penalties for essential operations.
This economic clarity allows organizations to maximize the value of their data without fear of cost overruns. A predictable model offers a significant competitive advantage over traditional pay-as-you-go structures that often obscure the total cost of ownership. With financial uncertainty removed, you can focus on architectural resilience and performance.
Build a Resilient Architecture with S3 Compatibility and Immutability
Modern data protection demands more than just storage; it requires an architecture built for resilience. Full S3-API compatibility ensures your existing Veeam workflows, scripts, and applications continue to operate without modification, protecting your technology investments. This seamless integration is critical for use cases like disaster recovery and archiving. An "Always-Hot" storage model further simplifies operations by ensuring all data is immediately accessible, eliminating the delays and complexities of tiered storage systems. This approach avoids the restore surprises and API timeouts that can disrupt recovery operations.
To combat the growing threat of malware, immutable backups are essential. Key features for a secure Veeam cloud storage solution include:
Immutable Storage / Object Lock: This feature makes backup data unchangeable and undeletable for a set period, providing robust ransomware protection.
Multi-Layer Encryption: Data is secured both in transit and at rest, ensuring confidentiality at every stage.
Identity and Access Management (IAM): Granular, role-based access controls with MFA prevent unauthorized access to critical backup data.
Geofenced Storage: Country-level geofencing keeps data within a predefined region, enforcing data residency policies automatically.
This robust feature set provides the technical foundation for a secure and compliant backup strategy, preparing your organization for upcoming regulatory changes.
Prepare for 2025 EU Regulations with a Future-Proof Platform
The regulatory landscape is evolving, and your cloud storage must be prepared for what comes next. Two key EU regulations will impact UK businesses operating within or alongside the European market. The first is the NIS-2 Directive, which mandates stricter cybersecurity measures, supply chain risk management, and tight incident reporting timelines for critical sectors. The second is the EU Data Act, which, from September 2025, will enforce data portability and interoperability to prevent vendor lock-in. The Act requires cloud providers to facilitate easy switching, with data transferable within a 30-day window.
A sovereign cloud platform built on open standards directly addresses these requirements. By design, it offers a clear exit strategy and data portability, aligning with the core principles of the EU Data Act. Its inherent security measures, such as robust encryption and access controls, help meet the stringent demands of NIS-2. Choosing a compliant Veeam cloud storage UK provider today ensures you are not only meeting current GDPR standards but are also prepared for the next wave of EU data governance. This proactive stance is particularly beneficial for partners and MSPs building services for the UK market.
Empower UK Channel Partners and MSPs with a Predictable Model
For UK MSPs, resellers, and system integrators, a partner-ready cloud storage platform is a significant growth engine. The predictable, zero-egress-fee model allows partners to craft competitive BaaS and archiving services with clear, sustainable margins. This financial stability is complemented by features designed for efficient service delivery. A multi-tenant management console with role-based access control (RBAC) and MFA simplifies administration across multiple clients. Automation via a full API/CLI and comprehensive reporting tools streamline operations and reduce manual overhead. Fast onboarding processes ensure partners can get their clients' data protected quickly.
The expansion of local access through UK distributors like Northamber plc further simplifies procurement and support for the channel. This commitment to the partner ecosystem provides the tools and commercial framework needed to succeed. This enables MSPs to deliver sovereign cloud storage solutions that meet the strict compliance and security needs of UK clients. With the right foundation, the final step is implementing a practical backup strategy.
Implement a Modern 3-2-1 Backup Strategy with Veeam and Sovereign Cloud
A modern backup strategy requires a robust and geographically separate off-site copy. Integrating a sovereign cloud into your Veeam environment is a straightforward process that enhances your data resilience. It serves as an ideal target for the "1" in the 3-2-1 rule—one off-site, immutable copy of your data. Since Veeam v12, direct-to-object storage capabilities have streamlined this process significantly. You can configure your Veeam object storage target to send backups directly to a secure, geofenced cloud repository.
Follow these steps to get started:
Define Your Repository: In the Veeam console, add a new object storage repository, selecting the S3-compatible option.
Enter Service Point and Credentials: Input the endpoint URL for the European data centre region and provide your secure access keys.
Select a Bucket and Folder: Choose an existing bucket or create a new one, then link it to a folder for your Veeam backups.
Enable Immutability: During setup, enable object lock to make your backups immutable for a specified retention period, protecting them from ransomware.
Configure Your Backup Job: Create or edit a backup job to use the new S3-compatible repository as its target.
Run and Test: Execute the backup job and perform a test restore to validate the configuration and ensure data integrity.
By following this process, you can quickly establish a secure, compliant, and cost-effective off-site backup solution. To learn more about tailoring a solution to your specific needs, talk to an expert.
More Links
gov.uk provides information on data protection regulations in the UK, including GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
gov.uk outlines the UK's National Data Strategy, which aims to unlock the power of data to benefit the UK economy and society.
The British Standards Institution (BSI) describes ISO 27001, an international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).
FAQ
What makes your Veeam cloud storage solution 'sovereign'?
Our solution is sovereign by design because we are a European company that operates exclusively in certified European data centres. This ensures your data is always governed by EU law, is fully GDPR-compliant, and is protected from extraterritorial legislation like the US CLOUD Act.
Are there any hidden costs, like API call charges or minimum storage fees?
No. We offer a completely transparent and predictable pricing model. There are no egress fees, no charges for API calls (GET, PUT, DELETE), and no minimum storage duration requirements. You only pay for the storage you use.
How does your platform protect my Veeam backups from ransomware?
We provide robust ransomware protection through S3 Object Lock, which enables immutable backups. When you set a retention policy, your backup data cannot be altered, overwritten, or deleted by anyone—including internal staff or malicious actors—until that policy expires.
Is it complicated to switch my existing Veeam backups to your storage?
Not at all. Our platform is fully S3-compatible, meaning it works out-of-the-box with Veeam. You can add our storage as a new 'S3-Compatible' repository in your Veeam console in just a few minutes and point your backup jobs to it without any complex migration or reconfiguration.
How does your 'Always-Hot' storage model benefit Veeam users?
Our 'Always-Hot' model means all your data is instantly accessible at all times, with no retrieval delays or extra fees for accessing archived data. This simplifies your backup architecture, makes restores faster and more predictable, and ensures your third-party tools that may need to access backup data always function correctly.
Do you offer support for UK-based MSPs and channel partners?
Yes, we are fully committed to our channel partners. We provide a multi-tenant management console, automation tools via API/CLI, and a predictable pricing model to ensure healthy margins. Through our UK distributor, Northamber plc, we offer local support and easy access for UK resellers and MSPs.
