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Achieve Digital Sovereignty with Enterprise-Ready S3 API Compatibility for Developers
Developers need S3 API compatibility, but enterprises demand digital sovereignty and predictable costs. True enterprise-ready object storage delivers both without compromise, eliminating vendor lock-in and ensuring full EU legal certainty.
The topic briefly and concisely
True digital sovereignty requires object storage from a 100% EU-owned and operated provider to ensure GDPR compliance and avoid CLOUD Act exposure.
Enterprise-ready S3 API compatibility must include advanced features like Object Lock, versioning, and lifecycle management to protect investments and ensure seamless migration for developers.
A predictable cost model with zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage duration is essential for building scalable and profitable services.
A majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for critical data infrastructure. For developers and IT leaders, the challenge is finding object storage that combines full S3 API compatibility with the strict data residency and sovereignty required under GDPR. This isn't just about ticking a compliance box; it's about eliminating the risk of vendor lock-in, avoiding unpredictable egress fees, and building a resilient data strategy. An enterprise-ready EU alternative must offer performance parity, transparent costs, and seamless integration to protect past investments while future-proofing your architecture.
Meet the Demand for Sovereign, S3-Compatible Storage
Over 70% of EU businesses prioritize European solutions for their critical infrastructure. This demand is driven by the need for GDPR compliance and avoidance of CLOUD Act exposure. For developers, this means the object storage S3 API compatibility they rely on must be paired with EU-only data centers. True sovereignty is achieved when your provider is governed entirely by EU law. Impossible Cloud meets this need with country-level geofencing to guarantee data residency. This shift is now practical as performance parity with US-based providers becomes a reality. A European focus ensures your data remains under your control, always.
Additional useful links
German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport discusses the topic of digital sovereignty.
German Bundestag provides a short news item related to digital sovereignty.
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action offers a parliamentary inquiry likely containing details and data related to digital sovereignty.
Digitalization Index initiative in Germany presents a publication focusing on digital sovereignty.
German Federal Government features a speech by the Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, potentially addressing digital sovereignty.
FAQ
Is your S3 API compatibility complete?
Yes, our platform offers full S3 API compatibility. This goes beyond basic read/write operations to include advanced features like versioning, lifecycle management, event notifications, multi-part uploads, and Immutable Storage with Object Lock. Your existing applications, scripts, and tools will work without modification.
How do you ensure data sovereignty?
We are a European company that operates exclusively in certified European data centers. Our governance and infrastructure are strictly under EU law, ensuring compliance with GDPR and shielding your data from foreign jurisdictions and laws like the U.S. CLOUD Act. We also offer country-level geofencing for precise data residency control.
Are there any hidden costs like egress or API fees?
No. Our pricing is transparent and predictable. We have zero egress fees, no charges for API calls (GET, PUT, LIST requests), and no minimum storage duration policies. This allows you to forecast your costs accurately and avoids the surprise charges common with other cloud providers.
What integrations do you support for backup and recovery?
Our S3-compatible object storage integrates out-of-the-box with leading backup and recovery software. We have strong collaborations with vendors like NovaBackup and others in the backup ISV ecosystem, ensuring seamless and certified integration for use cases like tape-to-cloud, disaster recovery, and ransomware protection.
How does your platform help with ransomware protection?
Our primary defense against ransomware is Immutable Storage via S3 Object Lock. This feature allows you to make your backup data unchangeable and undeletable for a defined period. Even if your primary systems are compromised, your immutable backups on our platform remain secure and available for a clean recovery.
Can MSPs use your platform for their clients?
Absolutely. Our platform is partner-ready and designed for MSPs. We offer a multi-tenant management console with role-based access control (RBAC) and MFA, full automation via API/CLI, and clear reporting. The predictable pricing model with no egress fees ensures MSPs can build profitable and scalable Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) and archiving solutions.
