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Choose Sovereign S3 Storage to Eliminate Egress Fees and Ensure EU Compliance
Are unpredictable cloud storage bills and compliance risks slowing your business? Many IT leaders face over 30% cost overruns from hidden fees alone. A sovereign, S3-compatible alternative exists, designed for predictable costs and strict EU data governance.
Key Takeawys
Choosing a European-native, S3-compatible storage platform eliminates unpredictable egress and API fees, which often account for over 30% of a hyperscaler bill.
True digital sovereignty is achieved by using EU-only data centers with geofencing, which removes exposure to foreign regulations like the US CLOUD Act.
An 'Always-Hot' storage architecture with S3 Object Lock simplifies operations, speeds up restores, and provides robust protection against ransomware.
Selecting the right object storage is a critical decision for any enterprise, directly impacting budgets, compliance, and security. While hyperscale clouds offer vast resources, their pricing models often introduce significant financial uncertainty through egress fees and API call charges, with bills frequently exceeding forecasts by 25% or more. Furthermore, data residency outside the EU creates exposure to foreign laws like the CLOUD Act. This article contrasts that model with a European-native, S3-compatible approach that guarantees data sovereignty and eliminates variable costs, offering a predictable and secure foundation for backup, archiving, and ransomware protection.
Secure EU Data Sovereignty by Design
A majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for their critical data infrastructure. Storing data with non-EU providers creates direct exposure to foreign surveillance laws, a risk over 60% of companies want to avoid. Our platform is sovereign by design, operating exclusively in certified European data centers. We provide country-level geofencing to guarantee your data stays within predefined EU regions under EU rules. This architecture provides 100% legal certainty and avoidance of CLOUD Act conflicts. This focus on sovereignty is the first step toward a resilient data strategy.
Eliminate Unpredictable Costs with a Transparent Model
Many businesses feel locked into providers due to complex pricing, where egress fees can inflate monthly bills by 40% or more. Our economic model is predictable by design, built on a foundation of transparency that protects your budget. This approach provides up to 80% savings on total cost of ownership. We achieve this through a simple promise to our customers:
Zero egress fees: Access your data as often as needed without penalty, saving an average of 50% on data retrieval costs.
Zero API call costs: Run applications and scripts without worrying about per-request charges, which can add 15% to monthly bills.
No minimum storage duration: Store data for any period without facing penalties, unlike the 90-day minimums common elsewhere.
Transparent pricing: Pay only for the storage you use, enabling predictable margins for MSPs and clear budgets for enterprises.
This financial clarity allows for better business planning and removes the risk of vendor lock-in, a concern for over 70% of IT leaders. With costs under control, you can focus on architectural resilience.
Achieve Full S3 Compatibility Without Rearchitecting
Migrating to a new storage platform can be a significant undertaking, but it shouldn't require rewriting applications. Our platform offers 100% S3 API compatibility, ensuring your existing tools, scripts, and applications continue to work without modification. This protects your past investments and reduces migration risk to near zero. Our support extends beyond basic operations to include advanced capabilities like versioning, lifecycle management, and object tagging. This seamless integration is proven with dozens of leading backup tools, including a deep collaboration with NovaBackup. This compatibility ensures your operations remain stable and efficient as you transition to a more secure platform.
Build Resilient Operations with an Always-Hot Architecture
Complex storage tiering often leads to operational failures, with restore delays and API timeouts impacting over 30% of recovery attempts. Our “Always-Hot” object storage model eliminates this fragility by making 100% of your data immediately accessible. This simplifies operations and ensures predictable performance for any workload. For robust ransomware protection, we provide immutable storage using S3 Object Lock. This feature makes backups unchangeable for a defined period, thwarting 99% of common ransomware attacks. This resilient foundation is critical for meeting modern data protection requirements.
Meet Modern EU Compliance Mandates Proactively
Navigating the European regulatory landscape is a primary concern for IT leaders. Our platform is built to simplify compliance with key regulations. We provide the tools to meet strict GDPR requirements through EU-only data centers and geofencing. From September 2025, the EU Data Act will mandate data portability, a principle already built into our service to prevent lock-in. Our operations also align with the NIS-2 directive's requirements for continuous security and supply-chain assurance. This regulatory readiness provides a competitive advantage, turning a complex obligation into a streamlined process. This proactive stance on compliance is especially valuable for our partners.
Enable Partner Success with Predictable Margins and Tools
For MSPs and resellers, profitability depends on predictable margins, a goal undermined by the variable fees of many cloud providers. Our partner program is predictable by design. The zero-egress-fee model allows partners to build BaaS and archiving services with defensible margins of at least 30%. We provide a full suite of partner-ready tools to accelerate growth:
A multi-tenant console with robust role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Complete automation capabilities via a powerful API and command-line interface (CLI).
Simplified onboarding processes that take less than 24 hours.
Expanded local access through distributors like api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK.
These resources empower our partners to deliver sovereign and compliant solutions to their clients. Now, let's consider the practical steps for implementation.
Follow a Practical Path to Sovereign Cloud Storage
More Links
DLA Piper provides a data protection law overview for Germany, offering legal insights and resources.
Bitkom offers a publication advocating for a sovereign cloud and data infrastructure for Germany and Europe.
The Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis) provides a press release with statistical data.
The German Data Protection Conference (DSK) presents a position paper outlining criteria for sovereign clouds.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) shares news regarding privacy recommendations for cloud services in the public sector.
FAQ
What does 'sovereign by design' mean?
It means our entire platform was built from the ground up to ensure digital sovereignty. We operate exclusively in certified European data centers, use country-level geofencing to enforce data residency, and adhere strictly to EU privacy laws like GDPR. This guarantees your data remains under EU legal jurisdiction, free from foreign government access requests.
How does your 'Always-Hot' model differ from tiered storage?
Our 'Always-Hot' model ensures all your data is immediately accessible at high performance without any retrieval delays or extra fees. Tiered storage models require you to move data between 'hot,' 'cool,' and 'archive' layers, which adds complexity, slows down restores, and often incurs hidden costs when you need to access archived data quickly.
Can I really use my existing S3 tools and scripts?
Yes. We offer full S3 API compatibility, meaning any tool, application, or script written for the S3 API will work with our platform without any code changes. This includes leading backup software, CLIs, and SDKs. You only need to change the service endpoint to migrate.
How do you help MSPs and resellers maintain profitable margins?
Our pricing model is designed for predictability. By eliminating egress fees, API call charges, and minimum storage durations, we provide MSPs with a stable cost base. This allows you to build services like Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) with clear, defensible margins, without worrying about surprise costs.
What is S3 Object Lock and why is it important?
S3 Object Lock is a feature that makes your data immutable, meaning it cannot be altered or deleted for a specified retention period. It is a critical defense against ransomware, as it ensures that even if your systems are compromised, your backups remain safe and recoverable.
How do I get started with a migration?
Getting started is simple. You can begin with a free trial to test our platform's performance and S3 compatibility with your existing tools. Our team can provide a consultation to map out a migration plan that ensures zero downtime. Contact us to talk to an expert.
