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Secure Your Cloud Backups with a Sovereign, Enterprise-Ready EU Solution
Enterprises are struggling with cloud backup solutions that expose them to foreign laws and unpredictable fees. A truly European S3-compatible storage platform offers a clear path to digital sovereignty and cost control. This article breaks down how to achieve it.
The topic briefly and concisely
Achieve digital sovereignty and GDPR compliance by using cloud backup solutions hosted exclusively in certified EU data centers with country-level geofencing.
Eliminate unpredictable costs and vendor lock-in with a transparent pricing model that includes zero egress fees and zero API call charges, a requirement under the upcoming EU Data Act.
Protect against ransomware and accidental deletion by using immutable storage with S3 Object Lock, a critical component for meeting NIS-2 disaster recovery mandates.
A majority of EU decision-makers are actively seeking European solutions for their critical data, yet many cloud backup strategies remain exposed to non-EU regulations and volatile costs. With over 56% of European organizations exceeding their cloud storage budgets last year due to hidden fees, the need for a predictable, compliant alternative is urgent. This guide details how a sovereign-by-design object storage solution, built on full S3 compatibility and an “Always-Hot” architecture, provides a practical, enterprise-ready path for securing your backups while adhering strictly to EU law.
Eliminate Regulatory Risk with Sovereign-by-Design Storage
Concerns over the US CLOUD Act of 2018 continue to drive demand for truly European cloud storage. Our platform is operated exclusively in certified European data centers, providing total immunity from non-EU data access requests. With country-level geofencing, your backup data remains within a predefined region, ensuring 100% GDPR compliance. This architecture provides the EU legal certainty that a significant share of enterprises now rank as a top selection criterion. This approach directly addresses the core principles of digital sovereignty for all your cloud backup needs. A sovereign foundation is the first step to a resilient data protection strategy.
Achieve Full S3 Compatibility for Seamless Migration
Vendor lock-in is a persistent challenge, with complex migration processes trapping IT teams in costly ecosystems. Full S3-API compatibility eliminates this risk by ensuring your existing applications, scripts, and backup tools work without any code rewrites. This protects your past investments and reduces migration risk to near zero. Our platform integrates out-of-the-box with leading tools like Veeam and Acronis. This seamless integration allows you to move large data volumes safely and reliably, a key benefit of S3-native object storage. By adopting a solution built on open standards, you maintain long-term freedom of action.
Guarantee Instant Recovery with an Always-Hot Architecture
Complex storage tiers often introduce restore delays and hidden fees, complicating disaster recovery. Our “Always-Hot” object storage model ensures every piece of data is immediately accessible within milliseconds, with no tier-restore delays. This dramatically simplifies operations and keeps third-party tools stable, a critical factor for meeting business continuity goals. Organizations using S3 for backup have reduced their recovery time by up to 50%. This architectural choice avoids the API timeouts and lifecycle policy drift common in tiered systems. An always-on model provides the performance needed for the most demanding recovery time objectives (RTOs).
Defend Against Ransomware with Immutable Backups
With 75% of IT organizations expected to face one or more cyberattacks by 2025, a robust defense is mandatory. We provide Immutable Storage using S3 Object Lock, making your backup data unchangeable and undeletable for a set period. This creates a secure, tamper-proof copy of your data that serves as your last line of defense against ransomware. Immutable backups ensure you can restore a clean version of your data without paying a ransom. This capability is a cornerstone of modern data resilience and a key requirement for meeting GDPR and NIS-2 compliance mandates. This powerful feature is essential for any effective disaster recovery plan .
Prepare for 2025 EU Regulations Today
Two major EU regulations are reshaping the cloud landscape, and compliance is required within months. Our platform is engineered to meet these standards by design. Here is what you need to know:
The EU Data Act: Applicable from 12 September 2025, it mandates data portability and interoperability to prevent vendor lock-in.
Switching Fee Abolition: The Data Act requires the complete removal of data egress charges by January 2027, a policy we already have in place.
The NIS-2 Directive: EU members must adopt this into law by 17 October 2024, requiring stronger cybersecurity measures for critical sectors.
Mandatory Backups: NIS-2 explicitly requires secure and reliable backup and recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.
Our EU-only infrastructure and built-in security features help you proactively meet these 2025 deadlines. This regulatory readiness offers a distinct competitive advantage in a changing market.
Drive Partner Profitability with a Predictable Cost Model
For Managed Service Providers, unpredictable costs directly erode margins. Our partner-first model is built on a foundation of economic clarity. We charge for storage with absolutely no egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This transparent model allows MSPs to build Backup-as-a-Service offerings with stable, defensible margins. Our multi-tenant partner console simplifies management with features like role-based access control (RBAC) and detailed reporting. With new distribution partners like api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK, we are expanding local access for resellers across Europe. This predictable-by-design approach makes us one of the best cloud backup solutions for the channel.
Implement a Resilient 3-2-1 Backup Strategy
Your Next Steps Toward Sovereign Cloud Backup
Making the switch to a sovereign cloud backup solution is straightforward and delivers immediate benefits in compliance, security, and cost control. Over 90% of European organizations cite fee-related issues as a cause for budget overruns, a problem solved by a zero-egress model. Our S3 compatibility ensures your existing workflows migrate in hours, not weeks. With a transparent pricing model, you can finally forecast your storage costs with 100% accuracy. Now is the time to align your backup strategy with the future of EU data regulation. Talk to an expert today to design your sovereign backup architecture.
Additional useful links
Wikipedia provides a comprehensive overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
eco Association presents information on cloud computing topics.
FAQ
How does your solution address the US CLOUD Act?
As a European company operating exclusively in European data centers, we are not subject to US jurisdiction. This sovereign-by-design architecture ensures your data is governed solely by EU law, providing complete protection from extra-territorial data access requests under legislation like the US CLOUD Act.
What backup software can I use with your storage?
Our platform is fully S3-API compatible, meaning it works seamlessly with virtually all modern backup and recovery software that supports S3 as a storage target. This includes leading solutions from Veeam, Acronis, Nakivo, and many others, requiring no special plugins or configurations.
Is your 'Always-Hot' model more expensive than tiered storage?
Our 'Always-Hot' model is designed for cost-predictability and performance. While tiered storage may seem cheaper for cold data, it often comes with hidden costs for retrieval, API calls, and operational complexity. Our transparent, all-in-one pricing eliminates these variables, often resulting in a lower total cost of ownership (TCO), especially for active backup and recovery use cases.
How do I migrate my existing backups to your platform?
Migration is straightforward due to our S3 compatibility. You can use any S3-compatible data movement tool or simply update the endpoint in your existing backup software to point to our service. Our team can provide guidance to ensure a smooth and efficient transition with zero downtime.
How does your solution help me comply with the NIS-2 Directive?
Our solution directly supports NIS-2 compliance by providing secure, resilient, and EU-based infrastructure for your mandatory backups. Features like immutable storage, multi-layer encryption, and robust disaster recovery capabilities help you meet the directive's strict requirements for cybersecurity and business continuity.
What does 'no minimum storage duration' mean?
It means you only pay for the storage you use, for as long as you use it. Unlike some providers that charge for a minimum of 30, 60, or 90 days even if you delete the data sooner, we bill pro-rata. This provides maximum flexibility and cost-efficiency, especially for short-term projects or data staging.
