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Achieve Digital Sovereignty with Advanced Data Object Storage Solutions
A strong majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for their critical data infrastructure. Yet, many feel trapped by complex pricing and non-EU regulations, slowing their move towards true digital sovereignty. This article outlines a practical path forward with advanced data object storage solutions designed for the EU.
The topic briefly and concisely
Digital sovereignty is a top priority for over 84% of EU leaders, driving the adoption of advanced data object storage solutions based exclusively in Europe.
Predictable pricing models with zero egress or API fees are critical, as 94% of IT leaders report challenges with cloud cost optimization.
Enterprise-ready features like full S3-API compatibility, immutable Object Lock for ransomware protection, and alignment with NIS-2 and the EU Data Act are now standard expectations.
In 2025, European digital sovereignty is a strategic imperative, with over 84% of leaders citing it as a critical factor in vendor selection. However, concerns over performance parity and awareness gaps about viable EU alternatives create hesitation. Many enterprises face unpredictable cloud bills, as 67% expect their cloud costs to rise this year, hindering innovation. Advanced data object storage solutions, sovereign by design, offer a clear path to resolving these challenges. They provide a practical, enterprise-ready EU alternative that delivers control, compliance, and cost predictability without sacrificing performance or S3 compatibility.
Prioritize EU Data Sovereignty and Control
The demand for sovereign control over data has intensified, with protection against extra-territorial data requests becoming the top market driver in 2025. Storing data exclusively in certified European data centers provides a direct answer to this need. It ensures alignment with GDPR, which mandates rigorous data protection and traceability for every piece of information. Our cloud data management platform offers country-level geofencing, guaranteeing data residency under strict EU rules. This approach eliminates exposure to foreign laws like the CLOUD Act, a concern for 47% of EU businesses. This focus on EU-centric governance is the first step toward building a resilient data strategy.
Leverage Enterprise-Grade S3 Compatibility
True S3 compatibility protects your technology investments and eliminates migration friction. Our platform supports 100% of S3 API calls, ensuring your existing applications and scripts continue to work without code rewrites. This includes advanced capabilities like versioning, lifecycle management, and event notifications. An "Always-Hot" object storage model ensures all data is immediately accessible, with zero tier-restore delays. This architecture avoids the 25% operational overhead often associated with complex tiering policies. This seamless integration makes moving to a sovereign cloud a practical, low-risk decision.
Implement Robust Ransomware Protection
Ransomware remains a top threat, making immutable storage a critical defense layer. Using S3 Object Lock creates Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) copies of your backups, making them unchangeable for a set period. This feature provides a guaranteed, uninfected recovery point to restore operations within minutes. We enhance this with multi-layer encryption for data in transit and at rest. Our approach includes strict, identity-based access management (IAM) with multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access. These integrated defenses are essential for a modern secure object storage strategy.
Key security measures include:
Immutable Storage with S3 Object Lock to make backups unchangeable.
Multi-layer encryption securing data both at rest and in transit.
Granular IAM policies with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and MFA.
Operation exclusively within ISO 27001-certified EU data centers.
Support for external identity providers via SAML/OIDC for unified access control.
Ensure Regulatory Readiness for 2025 and Beyond
The European regulatory landscape continues to evolve, demanding proactive compliance. The NIS-2 Directive, with an enforcement deadline of October 17, 2024, requires cloud providers to implement stringent cybersecurity risk-management measures. Our platform's continuous security processes are designed to meet these NIS-2 requirements from day one. Furthermore, the EU Data Act, applicable from September 12, 2025, mandates data portability and interoperability. It requires providers to remove all barriers to switching, a principle we already embrace with our zero-egress-fee model. This commitment to open standards gives you a competitive advantage in regulatory alignment.
Achieve Predictable Economics Without Lock-In
Unpredictable costs are a major challenge, with 94% of IT leaders struggling to optimize cloud spending. Our financial model is built on transparency, with zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This predictable structure allows for precise budgeting and eliminates the risk of bill shock that 78% of organizations have experienced. The EU Data Act will phase out switching fees for all providers by January 2027, validating our fair-pricing approach. This economic clarity empowers you to plan long-term scalable object storage strategies with confidence.
Enable MSPs with a Partner-Ready Platform
For Managed Service Providers, predictable margins are essential for building profitable BaaS and archiving services. Our partner-centric design delivers just that, removing volatile egress and API fees entirely. The platform includes a multi-tenant console with robust RBAC and MFA for secure client management. We provide full automation capabilities via API and CLI, alongside clear reporting tools. With fast onboarding and growing distribution through partners like api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK, we are expanding local access for hundreds of resellers. This ecosystem support helps our partners scale their businesses efficiently.
Follow a Practical Path to Data Freedom
Additional useful links
German Bundestag provides a short news item from the German parliament.
German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport focuses on the topic of digital sovereignty.
Bitkom offers its Cloud Report, providing charts and analysis related to cloud computing.
European Commission describes the European data strategy as part of the 'Europe Fit for the Digital Age' initiative.
Destatis, the Federal Statistical Office of Germany discusses the European data strategy from its perspective.
German Data Protection Conference (DSK) offers a position paper outlining criteria for sovereign clouds.
Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Technologies (CIT) deals with data sovereignty as a research topic.
FAQ
Is your object storage solution fully S3 compatible?
Yes, our platform is designed for full S3-API compatibility. This means your existing applications, tools, and scripts that use the S3 protocol will work seamlessly without any need for code modification, protecting your prior investments and simplifying migration.
How do you ensure GDPR compliance?
We ensure GDPR compliance by operating exclusively in certified European data centers. We offer country-level geofencing to keep data within specific EU regions, provide robust encryption for data at rest and in transit, and have granular access controls to protect personal data as required by the regulation.
What does 'no egress fees' mean for my business?
No egress fees means you will never be charged for transferring your data out of our storage. This creates a transparent and predictable cost model, allowing you to access and move your data freely without financial penalties, which is a common issue that drives up costs with other providers.
What is an 'Always-Hot' storage model?
An 'Always-Hot' storage model means all your data is immediately accessible at all times, with no delays or extra fees for retrieval. This simplifies operations by eliminating the need for complex data tiering (hot, cool, archive) and ensures your applications have consistent, low-latency access to data when needed.
How does your platform support Managed Service Providers (MSPs)?
Our platform is partner-ready with features designed for MSPs. This includes a multi-tenant management console, automation via API/CLI, detailed reporting, and a predictable pricing model with no egress fees, which allows MSPs to build services with stable, defensible margins.
Is this solution prepared for new EU regulations like NIS-2?
Yes, our solution is built with regulatory readiness in mind. Our operational security, supply-chain assurance, and incident reporting processes are aligned with the requirements of the NIS-2 Directive, helping you meet your compliance obligations for critical infrastructure.
