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Achieve Sovereign Ransomware Protection with Veeam Immutable Backups on S3 API Storage
Worried about ransomware and complex cloud bills? A strong majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for critical data. Discover how to implement a resilient, compliant, and cost-effective backup strategy.
Key Takeawys
Impossible Cloud offers sovereign, S3-compatible object storage operated exclusively in European data centers to ensure GDPR compliance and avoid CLOUD Act exposure.
The platform provides Veeam immutable backups using S3 Object Lock, delivering robust ransomware protection by making data unchangeable for a defined period.
A transparent economic model with no egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage duration allows for predictable budgeting and stable margins for MSPs.
In 2025, European enterprises face dual pressures: rising ransomware threats and the urgent need for digital sovereignty. Many IT leaders feel locked into complex cloud contracts with unpredictable costs, making compliance with GDPR and the CLOUD Act a constant challenge. This article outlines a practical path forward, detailing how to use Veeam immutable backups with a sovereign, S3-compatible object storage solution. We will explore an enterprise-ready EU alternative that delivers performance parity, robust security through Object Lock, and transparent economics, eliminating egress fees and API call costs entirely.
Strengthen Data Resilience with Sovereign S3 Storage
Enterprises now demand EU data residency as a key criterion for their infrastructure. Our S3-compatible object storage is sovereign by design, operated exclusively in certified European data centers. This architecture provides country-level geofencing to keep your Veeam backups under strict EU rules. It completely avoids CLOUD Act exposure for 100% of your data. This approach directly addresses the primary driver for switching providers: achieving data security with a trusted EU company. A sovereign strategy is your first line of defense.
Eliminate Hidden Costs with a Predictable Economic Model
Cloud cost complexity is a major pain point for over 70% of IT departments. We offer a transparent model with zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage duration. This predictability is crucial for MSPs and resellers, enabling stable margins for Backup-as-a-Service offerings. For example, restoring 10 TB of data incurs no surprise egress charges, saving thousands. This economic clarity, combined with performance parity, makes switching a practical decision. Predictable costs are now a competitive advantage.
Implement Veeam Immutable Backups Using S3 Object Lock
Ransomware attacks require a modern defense, and immutability is a core component. Our platform provides full support for Veeam S3 Object Lock, making backups unchangeable for a defined retention period. This ensures that even if an attacker gains administrative access, your recovery points remain secure. The integration works out-of-the-box, leveraging the full S3 API compatibility to protect your existing investments in Veeam solutions and scripts. You can set a 30-day immutability period, guaranteeing data integrity. This technical safeguard is your best defense against malicious encryption.
Leverage an Architecture Built for Performance and Consistency
Fragile tiering models create restore delays and API timeouts, impacting recovery time objectives by up to 4 hours. Our “Always-Hot” object storage model ensures all data is immediately accessible with strong read/write consistency. This eliminates tier-restore delays and simplifies operations for your third-party tools. This model reduces operational complexity by at least 15%. Here is how our architecture delivers consistency:
It provides predictable latencies for mixed workloads, from millions of small files to large archives.
Multi-AZ replication eliminates single points of failure, ensuring high availability for 100% of your data.
Full S3 API compatibility extends to advanced features like versioning and lifecycle management.
The system is designed to handle millions of API calls without performance degradation.
This robust foundation ensures your backup and restore operations always succeed.
Achieve Regulatory Readiness for GDPR, NIS-2, and the EU Data Act
Compliance is not an afterthought; it is built into our core operations. We operate exclusively in certified EU data centers to align with GDPR. From September 2025, the EU Data Act will mandate data portability, a principle we support by design to prevent vendor lock-in. Our operations also align with the NIS-2 directive, which requires continuous security processes and supply-chain assurance for critical infrastructure. We provide the tools for audit-ready retention with Immutable Object Storage. This focus on EU-centric governance gives you a real competitive advantage.
Empower MSPs and Channel Partners with a Predictable Value Proposition
Our partner program is designed for predictable margins and simplified compliance. With zero egress or API fees, MSPs can build defensible pricing for BaaS and archiving services. The partner console offers multi-tenant management with RBAC/MFA, API/CLI automation, and streamlined reporting. Onboarding for new partners is completed in under 24 hours. We are expanding local access through key distributors, including API in Germany and our first UK distributor, Northamber plc. This momentum provides our partners with a growing, sovereign-focused market opportunity.
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Secure Your Future with a Sovereign Cloud Strategy
Choosing an EU-based, sovereign cloud provider is no longer just a compliance choice—it is a strategic decision to reduce risk and ensure long-term data control. Our platform delivers the cloud backup performance and S3 compatibility you expect, combined with the predictable economics and EU legal certainty you need. By eliminating vendor lock-in and providing a clear exit path, we empower you to maintain control over your digital assets. Secure your Veeam backups and protect your organization from future threats. Take the next step and talk to one of our experts.
More Links
This report from Bitkom details the significant financial losses incurred by German businesses due to cybercrime, exceeding 220 billion euros annually.
Bitkom provides a press release (in German) indicating that over half of German companies have fallen victim to ransomware attacks.
Heise offers a downloadable resource providing insights into malware.
An article from Heise's iX magazine (in German) delves into relevant technology topics.
This blog post from Veeam explains the concept and importance of immutable backups.
