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Manchester reseller backup storage S3 API
Maximise Reseller Margins with Sovereign Manchester Backup Storage via S3 API
Manchester resellers face a dual challenge: unpredictable cloud costs eroding margins by up to 15% and complex data sovereignty rules. A purpose-built backup storage solution with a transparent pricing model and a fully compatible S3 API offers a strategic advantage. This article outlines a clear path to profitability and compliance.
The topic briefly and concisely
Manchester resellers can secure predictable margins by using S3-compatible backup storage with a zero egress fee model, eliminating the billing surprises common with hyperscalers.
Operating from EU-only data centers provides a solution to GDPR and data sovereignty challenges, offering UK clients a service free from US CLOUD Act exposure.
Full S3 API compatibility ensures seamless integration with existing backup tools like Veeam and Acronis, reducing migration friction and protecting prior technology investments.
For Manchester-based IT resellers, offering backup storage services presents a significant growth opportunity, yet it is filled with challenges. Navigating the complexities of data sovereignty post-Brexit, avoiding the reach of the US CLOUD Act, and managing unpredictable costs from hyperscalers can undermine profitability. The key is finding a platform that delivers on three core needs: robust data protection under EU law, cost predictability with zero hidden fees, and seamless technical integration through a fully compatible S3 API. Impossible Cloud provides a sovereign, enterprise-ready object storage solution designed to meet these exact requirements for the UK channel.
Achieve Digital Sovereignty for UK Backup Services
For UK businesses, data location is a primary concern, with a majority of EU decision-makers demanding European solutions for critical infrastructure. Using providers subject to the US CLOUD Act creates a direct conflict with GDPR, as it can compel access to EU data regardless of its storage location. Our services operate exclusively in certified European data centers, ensuring your clients' backup data remains under EU jurisdiction and fully GDPR compliant.
This jurisdictional alignment provides 100% legal certainty and avoids CLOUD Act exposure. We utilize country-level geofencing, allowing you to restrict data to specific EU regions to meet even the strictest client requirements. Choosing a secure UK storage solution built on these principles protects both you and your customers. This focus on sovereignty is the foundation of a resilient and compliant backup service offering.
Additional useful links
eco, a German internet industry association, provides information dedicated to the topic of cloud computing.
FAQ
Can I use your storage as a reseller for my clients in Manchester?
Yes. Our platform is designed for resellers and MSPs, featuring a multi-tenant partner console for easy client management. Through our UK distributor, Northamber plc, we provide local support and streamlined onboarding for partners across the UK, including Manchester.
Is your storage solution compliant with GDPR?
Absolutely. Our storage is 'sovereign by design.' We operate exclusively from certified data centers within the European Union, ensuring all data is processed and stored in full compliance with GDPR requirements and protected from foreign legal jurisdictions.
What are egress fees, and do you charge them?
Egress fees are charges levied by cloud providers when you move data out of their network, such as during a data restore. We do not charge any egress fees, nor do we charge for API calls or have minimum storage durations. This creates a simple, predictable pricing model ideal for backup services.
Will my current backup application work with your S3 API?
Yes. We offer full, enterprise-grade S3 API compatibility. This ensures that any application, script, or tool that works with the S3 API—including leading backup solutions—will integrate seamlessly with our platform without requiring any modification.
How do you protect data against ransomware?
We provide S3 Object Lock, which allows you to create immutable backups. This feature prevents data from being deleted or altered by anyone—including ransomware—for a duration you define, ensuring you always have a clean, recoverable copy of your data.
What does 'Always-Hot' storage mean for my backups?
'Always-Hot' means all your data is immediately accessible at all times, with no delays or extra fees for retrieval. Unlike tiered storage models that move data to slower, cheaper 'cold' tiers, our approach eliminates restore delays, which is critical for meeting business recovery objectives.
