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VAR data sovereignty secure object storage
Achieve Data Sovereignty with Secure, S3-Compatible Object Storage
A majority of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for their critical data infrastructure. This shift creates a clear opportunity for partners who can deliver true data sovereignty without compromising on performance or cost-predictability. This article outlines how to build a resilient, compliant, and profitable secure object storage service.
The topic briefly and concisely
True data sovereignty requires storage in EU data centers under EU law to mitigate risks from foreign regulations like the US CLOUD Act.
A predictable cost model with no egress or API fees allows MSPs and VARs to build profitable services with stable margins.
Immutable storage (Object Lock) is a critical defense against ransomware, ensuring a clean, unalterable copy of data is always available for recovery.
The demand for VAR data sovereignty secure object storage solutions is driven by two market forces: the need for EU-centric data governance and frustration with complex cloud pricing. Many organizations feel locked into providers due to unpredictable egress fees and API call costs. At the same time, regulations like GDPR and the impending EU Data Act make jurisdictional control a top priority. For value-added resellers and managed service providers, this is a pivotal moment. Offering a truly sovereign, S3-compatible object storage solution meets urgent customer needs while building predictable revenue streams. This article explores the architecture of an enterprise-ready sovereign cloud and the value it unlocks for the channel.
Establish Sovereignty with EU-Only Infrastructure
True data sovereignty begins with physical and legal jurisdiction over data. Storing data in certified European data centers is the first step, a foundational requirement under GDPR for many organizations. This strategy directly mitigates risks associated with foreign laws like the US CLOUD Act, which can compel US-based providers to grant access to data regardless of its storage location. For many European organizations, this legal conflict creates unacceptable business risk.
A strong majority of EU decision-makers now prioritize European solutions for this very reason. Our platform operates exclusively in European data centers, providing country-level geofencing to guarantee data residency. This ensures that all data is governed strictly by EU rules, providing the legal certainty that partners and their clients require. This approach transforms channel data sovereignty from a concept into a deliverable service.
Choosing a provider with a strictly EU-centric governance model is the only way to ensure data is shielded from foreign jurisdictional overreach. This architectural choice is no longer a preference but a core security and compliance requirement for businesses across the continent. This foundation of legal and geographical control is the starting point for building a truly secure data offering.
Additional useful links
Wikipedia provides a general overview of data sovereignty, its definition, and related concepts.
DLA Piper offers insights into German data protection regulations.
German Data Protection Conference (DSK) is the official website providing information from German data protection authorities.
Statista provides statistics on GDPR compliance among companies in Germany.
Fraunhofer IML discusses the increasing popularity of data sovereignty as a concept in Germany.
German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) provides a press release regarding international digital policy.
Statista offers an outlook on the public cloud market in Germany.
FAQ
How does Impossible Cloud ensure data sovereignty?
Impossible Cloud ensures data sovereignty by operating exclusively in certified European data centers. We offer country-level geofencing to keep data within predefined regions, governed solely by EU law. This design provides legal certainty and avoids exposure to foreign regulations like the US CLOUD Act.
What makes your pricing model predictable for MSPs?
Our pricing is predictable by design. We charge for storage used and have no egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This transparent model allows MSPs and VARs to build services with stable, defensible margins without worrying about hidden costs.
Is your object storage compatible with my existing backup software?
Yes. Our platform offers full S3-API compatibility, ensuring it works out-of-the-box with leading backup tools, applications, and scripts that use the S3 protocol. This protects your existing investments and makes migration seamless.
How does Object Lock help with compliance?
Object Lock creates immutable, unchangeable data copies, which is a requirement for many industry regulations (like those in finance and healthcare) that mandate tamper-proof, audit-ready data retention. It ensures data integrity for a specified period, supporting GDPR and other compliance frameworks.
What tools do you provide for channel partners?
We provide a partner-ready, multi-tenant console with role-based access control (RBAC) and MFA. Partners can also automate and manage services via our full API/CLI and use our built-in reporting tools for efficient client management and billing.
What is an 'Always-Hot' storage model?
An 'Always-Hot' storage model means all data is immediately accessible at high performance, with no delays for restoring from a cheaper, slower tier. This simplifies operations, eliminates surprise restore fees, and ensures data is always ready for critical use cases like disaster recovery and analytics.
