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United Kingdom channel object storage S3 API
Powering the UK Channel: Sovereign S3 API Object Storage with Predictable Margins
UK channel partners face a dual challenge: navigating complex EU data laws and protecting margins from unpredictable cloud fees. Over 50% of cloud budgets are often consumed by hidden usage costs, not storage.
The topic briefly and concisely
True data sovereignty is achieved by using a 100% European-owned and operated cloud that is immune to non-EU laws like the US CLOUD Act.
A predictable pricing model with zero egress fees and zero API call costs is essential for UK channel partners to secure stable, defensible margins.
Full S3 API compatibility combined with an 'Always-Hot' architecture simplifies migration and ensures high-performance, reliable data access without hidden fees.
This article details a sovereign-by-design approach to object storage for the UK channel. We explore how a 100% EU-owned and operated platform with a fully compatible S3 API delivers compliance, ransomware resilience, and predictable profitability. For MSPs and resellers, this model, now available in the UK through distributors like Northamber plc, removes the risks of CLOUD Act exposure and eliminates egress fees entirely. Discover the six core enterprise-ready capabilities that enable UK partners to build secure, compliant, and high-margin services.
Achieve True Data Sovereignty and GDPR Compliance
For UK businesses processing EU data, GDPR compliance remains a primary concern. Using a cloud provider subject to non-EU laws like the US CLOUD Act creates significant legal risk, as it can compel data access regardless of where it is stored. Impossible Cloud guarantees that 100% of customer data is stored in certified European data centers, under EU law. This sovereign-by-design architecture provides complete immunity from CLOUD Act requests. Our country-level geofencing ensures data stays within predefined regions, satisfying even the strictest residency requirements for sectors like finance. This clear legal certainty is the foundation for building trusted secure storage solutions.
This commitment to sovereignty prepares your clients for upcoming EU regulations, ensuring long-term compliance without costly platform changes.
Additional useful links
Wikipedia provides information on Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), a scalable cloud storage service.
gov.uk offers guidance on data protection regulations in the UK.
techUK discusses cloud computing and its role in accelerating innovation.
Deloitte describes Deloitte UK's cloud transformation services.
PwC outlines PwC's cloud transformation services.
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) presents recommendations on measures that supplement transfer tools to ensure compliance with the EU level of protection of personal data.
techUK offers a resource focusing on navigating data sovereignty in the context of cloud computing.
FAQ
What makes your United Kingdom channel object storage S3 API offering different?
Our offering is built on three pillars for the UK channel: 1) Digital Sovereignty - we are 100% European owned and operated, keeping your data safe from the US CLOUD Act. 2) Predictable Economics - we have zero egress fees or API call costs. 3) Enterprise-Ready Performance - our 'Always-Hot' architecture and full S3 compatibility ensure seamless integration and instant data access.
How do you support UK MSPs and resellers?
We are a partner-first company. We provide a multi-tenant management console, full automation via API/CLI, and predictable pricing for stable margins. Through our UK distributor, Northamber plc, we offer local support, fast onboarding, and dedicated resources to help you build successful BaaS, DR, and archiving services.
What is Immutable Storage and how does it stop ransomware?
Immutable Storage, implemented via S3 Object Lock, makes your data unchangeable and undeletable for a specified time. If a ransomware attack occurs, your immutable backups remain untouched and unencrypted. This guarantees you have a clean, secure copy of your data to restore, making the attack ineffective.
Is it difficult to migrate from a hyperscaler?
No. Our 100% S3 API compatibility makes migration straightforward. You can use your existing S3-native tools and scripts to move data. Since no code changes are required for your applications, the process is low-risk and can be completed significantly faster than migrating to a non-S3-compatible platform.
How does your platform align with the upcoming EU Data Act?
The EU Data Act, effective from September 2025, mandates data portability and aims to eliminate vendor lock-in. Our platform is already aligned with these principles by offering full S3 API compatibility and having a strict policy of zero egress fees, ensuring you can always move your data freely.
Where are your data centers located?
Our data centers are exclusively located in certified European facilities, including locations in Germany and the United Kingdom. This ensures your data is always stored in compliance with GDPR and other EU regulations, with country-level geofencing available for specific sovereignty requirements.
