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Fortify Your Veeam Backups with a Sovereign Object Storage Target
Are unpredictable costs and data sovereignty concerns complicating your Veeam backup strategy? A purpose-built Veeam object storage target offers a solution that guarantees EU data residency and eliminates egress fees entirely. Discover how to enhance security and control.
Key Takeaways
Choose a Veeam object storage target within the EU to guarantee GDPR compliance and digital sovereignty, keeping data under EU legal control.
Eliminate unpredictable cloud bills by selecting a provider with no egress fees, API call costs, or minimum storage durations.
Use S3 Object Lock on your Veeam backups to create immutable copies, providing essential protection against ransomware attacks.
Selecting a Veeam object storage target is a critical decision for any IT leader, directly impacting budget predictability, regulatory compliance, and ransomware defense. Many organizations face challenges with complex pricing models and the legal ambiguities of non-EU storage providers. An EU-based, S3-compatible object storage solution provides a clear path forward. It delivers the performance parity and security modern enterprises demand, combined with the cost transparency and digital sovereignty required to operate confidently under regulations like GDPR and NIS-2. This article outlines how to leverage such a target to optimize your Veeam strategy.
Secure EU Data Sovereignty for Veeam Backups
Data sovereignty is a primary concern for over 75% of EU decision-makers. Using a Veeam object storage target hosted exclusively in European data centers ensures compliance with GDPR. This strategy directly mitigates risks associated with extra-territorial laws like the CLOUD Act. Choosing an EU-only provider guarantees your data remains under EU legal jurisdiction. A cloud backup solution with country-level geofencing provides an additional layer of control for sensitive workloads. This approach keeps your critical backup data within predefined regions, satisfying stringent regulatory demands. This focus on localization is the foundation of a modern data protection strategy.
Eliminate Unpredictable Costs with a Transparent Storage Model
A significant pain point for 80% of cloud customers is unpredictable billing. A Veeam object storage target with zero egress fees or API call costs creates predictable margins for MSPs and enterprises. This model contrasts with the complex tiering and retrieval fees common in the market. An "Always-Hot" storage model ensures all data is accessible without restore delays or fees. This approach simplifies budget forecasting, with many businesses preferring a German or EU provider for this clarity. Predictable economics allow for better long-term planning and investment in your disaster recovery capabilities without financial surprises. This financial stability is key to scaling operations effectively.
Achieve Ransomware Resilience with Immutable Backups
Ransomware attacks increase by over 90% year-over-year, making immutable storage essential. Your Veeam object storage target should support S3 Object Lock to create unchangeable, WORM-protected backup copies. This feature is a core component of a robust 3-2-1 backup strategy, providing a reliable offsite, immutable copy. Immutable backups make your data impenetrable to malicious encryption or deletion attempts. You can learn more about Veeam immutable backups and their role in a modern security posture. Implementing this technology is a non-negotiable step for protecting critical business data.
Leverage Full S3 Compatibility for Seamless Integration
True S3 compatibility goes beyond basic operations, supporting advanced features like versioning and lifecycle management. A fully compatible S3 object storage ensures your existing Veeam jobs, scripts, and applications work without modification. This protects your technology investments, minimizing migration risks by at least 50%. Full API compatibility ensures consistent performance and avoids operational disruptions. The architecture should deliver strong read/write consistency for mixed workloads, from millions of small files to large archives. This technical alignment ensures your backup infrastructure remains stable and performant.
Meet Evolving EU Regulations Like NIS-2 and the Data Act
Upcoming EU regulations demand a new level of operational readiness. The NIS-2 Directive, effective October 2024, mandates continuous security processes and supply-chain assurance for critical infrastructure. A compliant Veeam object storage target helps meet these obligations with features like multi-layer encryption and robust IAM controls. Furthermore, the EU Data Act, applicable from September 2025, requires data portability by design. A provider with no egress fees inherently aligns with the Data Act's goal of preventing vendor lock-in. This regulatory foresight positions your organization for future compliance challenges.
Empower MSPs with a Partner-Ready Storage Platform
For MSPs, predictable margins are the foundation of a profitable Backup-as-a-Service offering. A Veeam object storage target with a transparent cost model provides exactly that. Key features for partners include:
A multi-tenant console with granular role-based access control (RBAC) and MFA.
Full automation capabilities via a comprehensive API and CLI for streamlined management.
Detailed reporting tools for client billing and consumption monitoring.
Fast and simple onboarding processes that take less than one day.
Recent distribution agreements with api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK expand local access for resellers. This growing ecosystem provides robust support for partners across Europe, including those focused on Veeam cloud storage in the UK. This channel focus simplifies service delivery for partners.
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More Links
Eur-Lex provides the official text of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).
Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) offers tables on the use of cloud computing in enterprises.
ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) presents its report on cloud computing.
Bitkom shares charts from its Cloud Report 2024.
FAQ
How does Impossible Cloud ensure my Veeam backups are GDPR compliant?
Impossible Cloud ensures GDPR compliance by operating exclusively in certified European data centers. We offer country-level geofencing to keep your Veeam backup data within specific EU regions, guaranteeing it remains under EU data protection laws.
Is Impossible Cloud's object storage fully compatible with all Veeam features?
Yes, our platform provides full S3-API compatibility, supporting not only basic operations but also advanced Veeam capabilities like Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR) offloading, immutability via S3 Object Lock, and direct-to-object storage backups.
What makes your pricing model predictable for Veeam backups?
Our pricing is designed for predictability. We charge a simple per-gigabyte rate with no egress fees, no API request costs, and no minimum storage durations. This means you can restore data from your Veeam backups as often as needed without incurring extra charges.
How does the 'Always-Hot' storage model benefit my Veeam recovery times?
Our 'Always-Hot' model means all your Veeam backup data is immediately accessible. Unlike tiered storage that can introduce delays of hours or days for data retrieval from archive tiers, our architecture ensures you can start restores instantly, improving your Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs).
Can MSPs manage multiple clients using Impossible Cloud for Veeam backups?
Absolutely. Our platform is partner-ready, featuring a multi-tenant console with robust Identity and Access Management (IAM), role-based access control (RBAC), and MFA. MSPs can easily manage storage for multiple clients, automate tasks via API/CLI, and generate reports for billing.
How does Impossible Cloud help me comply with the EU Data Act?
The EU Data Act mandates data portability and aims to eliminate vendor lock-in. Our policy of zero egress fees and use of open standards (S3 API) directly aligns with this. We provide a practical exit path, ensuring you can move your data freely, which is a core principle of the new regulation.
