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Achieve Digital Sovereignty With Impossible Cloud VM Object Storage for Cloud
Are unpredictable cloud storage costs and complex compliance rules creating risk for your business? A majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for critical data, yet many struggle to find practical alternatives. Discover a sovereign, S3-compatible object storage platform that offers predictable economics and robust security.
The topic briefly and concisely
Impossible Cloud provides EU-sovereign, S3-compatible object storage with country-level geofencing to ensure GDPR compliance and avoid U.S. CLOUD Act exposure.
The platform features a predictable cost model with no egress fees or API call costs, enabling businesses and MSPs to achieve stable margins and avoid surprise bills.
Enterprise-grade security features like Immutable Storage (Object Lock) and an "Always-Hot" architecture provide robust ransomware protection and immediate data accessibility.
In Europe's evolving digital landscape, data sovereignty is no longer optional—it's a strategic necessity. With regulations like GDPR and the upcoming NIS-2 Directive, businesses face increasing pressure to ensure their data resides within EU borders, safe from foreign jurisdictions like the U.S. CLOUD Act. Many enterprises feel locked into complex contracts with non-EU providers, facing surprise egress fees and operational challenges. Impossible Cloud offers a solution: an enterprise-ready, European Impossible Cloud VM object storage for cloud that delivers performance, predictable costs, and digital sovereignty by design.
Secure EU Data Residency and Sovereignty by Design
For European businesses, data jurisdiction is a primary concern, with 78% of executives viewing digital sovereignty as a top priority. Our Impossible Cloud VM object storage for cloud operates exclusively in certified European data centers, ensuring your data never leaves the EU. This approach provides a direct solution to the risks posed by the U.S. CLOUD Act, which can compel U.S.-based providers to surrender data regardless of its storage location.
We offer country-level geofencing, giving you granular control to meet stringent data residency requirements under GDPR. More than half of European SMEs are unsure if their current provider guarantees EU data storage, creating significant compliance gaps. Our platform eliminates this ambiguity entirely. This focus on EU-centric governance is critical as new regulations like the NIS-2 Directive come into force by October 2024, demanding stronger supply-chain security. Choosing a sovereign provider like Impossible Cloud is the first step toward building a resilient, compliant data strategy.
Eliminate Unpredictable Costs with a Transparent Economic Model
A major pain point for 70% of IT leaders is unpredictable cloud spending, driven by hidden fees for data egress and API calls. We address this with a transparent pricing model that includes zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This predictability is especially valuable for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) who need stable, defensible margins for their Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings. The EU Data Act, effective from September 2025, mandates that providers remove obstacles to switching, including egress charges.
Our model aligns with this future standard today, offering a clear economic advantage over hyperscalers. This allows for budget certainty, with some partners seeing up to 80% cost reduction. By removing punitive fees, we make it easier to manage large datasets for use cases like cloud backup and archiving without financial surprises. This transparent approach empowers you to scale your operations confidently.
Leverage Full S3 Compatibility for Seamless Integration
Migrating to a new storage platform can be a significant operational risk, often requiring extensive code rewrites. Our Impossible Cloud VM object storage for cloud is built with 100% S3 API compatibility, ensuring your existing applications, scripts, and tools continue to work without modification. This protects your past technology investments and minimizes migration friction, a key factor for the 84% of decision-makers who cite sovereignty as a critical factor but worry about implementation.
Our S3 compatibility extends to advanced capabilities, which is essential for modern data pipelines. Here is what that includes:
Versioning for object history and recovery.
Lifecycle management to automate data policies.
Event notifications for workflow automation.
Out-of-the-box integrations with leading backup tools like Veeam and NovaBackup.
This deep compatibility ensures that your teams can continue using familiar tools while benefiting from a sovereign and cost-predictable backend. This seamless transition is key to unlocking immediate value.
Achieve Enterprise-Grade Resilience and Ransomware Protection
In an era of constant cyber threats, robust security is non-negotiable. Our architecture eliminates single points of failure and incorporates multi-layer encryption for data in transit and at rest. A core feature for ransomware defense is Immutable Storage via S3 Object Lock, which prevents data from being altered or deleted for a defined period. This creates a secure, unchangeable copy of your data, which is essential for disaster recovery.
We also feature an “Always-Hot” object storage model, meaning all data is immediately accessible without the delays or surprise fees associated with tiered storage systems. This model reduces operational complexity and ensures predictable performance during urgent restores. Strong identity and access management (IAM) with MFA, role-based access control (RBAC), and support for SAML/OIDC provides granular control over your data. These features are fundamental for meeting the continuous security process requirements of the NIS-2 directive.
Empower MSPs and Channel Partners with a Predictable Growth Engine
We designed our platform to be partner-ready, enabling MSPs, resellers, and system integrators to build profitable services with confidence. The predictable cost model—with zero egress or API fees—translates directly to stable and defensible margins for BaaS and archiving services. Our partner console simplifies operations with multi-tenant management, RBAC, and detailed reporting, allowing for fast and efficient onboarding of new clients.
To further support our partners, we are expanding our distribution network across Europe. Key 2025 milestones include our partnerships with:
api in Germany, expanding access for the DACH region.
Northamber plc, our first distributor in the United Kingdom.
These partnerships provide local access and support, making it easier for resellers to deliver sovereign object storage solutions to their customers. This growing ecosystem is built for shared success.
Prepare for Evolving EU Regulations Like the Data Act and NIS-2
The European regulatory landscape is tightening, and our platform is built to keep you ahead of the curve. The EU Data Act, applying from September 2025, champions data portability and interoperability to prevent vendor lock-in. Our commitment to open standards and a transparent exit path aligns perfectly with these requirements, ensuring you always control your data. We provide proven tools for bulk data movement, preserving your long-term freedom of action.
Simultaneously, the NIS-2 Directive mandates continuous security processes, including supply-chain assurance and vulnerability management for critical sectors. Our operational model has these principles baked in, not bolted on. By choosing our Impossible Cloud VM object storage for cloud, you adopt a platform that is already aligned with the next generation of EU data governance. This proactive stance on compliance transforms a regulatory burden into a competitive advantage for your business.
Take the Next Step Towards Sovereign Cloud Storage
Additional useful links
Wikipedia offers a comprehensive overview of digital sovereignty, including its definition and various aspects.
Bitkom provides a study on digital sovereignty, offering insights from a leading German digital association.
The Bavarian Research Institute for Digital Transformation (bidt) explores Germany's current position regarding digital sovereignty.
The Open Source Business Alliance (OSB Alliance) details seven essential steps for digital sovereignty in public administration.
FAQ
Is Impossible Cloud compliant with GDPR and other EU regulations?
Yes. Impossible Cloud is sovereign by design, operating exclusively in certified European data centers. We provide country-level geofencing to meet strict data residency requirements, ensuring full compliance with GDPR. Our platform is also built to align with the principles of upcoming regulations like the NIS-2 Directive and the EU Data Act.
Can I use my existing backup software with Impossible Cloud?
Absolutely. Our platform offers full S3 API compatibility, which means it integrates seamlessly with leading backup and recovery software, including Veeam, NovaBackup, and others. You can connect your existing tools without any code changes, making migration simple and fast.
What does 'Always-Hot' storage mean?
The 'Always-Hot' storage model means all your data is immediately accessible at all times, with no delays or extra fees for retrieval. Unlike tiered storage models that move 'cold' data to slower, cheaper layers, our approach simplifies operations and guarantees predictable performance, which is critical during urgent data restores.
How does your pricing model work?
Our pricing is transparent and predictable. We charge based on the amount of storage you use, with no hidden fees. This means there are no charges for egress (data transfer out), no costs for API calls, and no minimum storage duration requirements.
What support do you offer for MSPs and channel partners?
We provide a partner-ready platform with a multi-tenant management console, automation via API/CLI, and detailed reporting. Our predictable pricing model allows partners to build services with stable margins. We are also expanding our European distribution network, with partners like api (Germany) and Northamber plc (UK) providing local support.
How do I start using Impossible Cloud?
Getting started is easy. You can talk to one of our experts for a personalized demo, or you can sign up for a free trial to experience the platform's performance and features firsthand. Our team can also assist with planning your migration.
