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Achieve Sovereign Ransomware Protection with Veeam Service Provider Secure Storage
MSPs face a triple threat: complex EU regulations, unpredictable cloud costs, and the constant risk of ransomware. A new approach to Veeam service provider secure storage is required to ensure both compliance and profitability.
The topic briefly and concisely
Achieve digital sovereignty and GDPR compliance by using Veeam service provider secure storage located exclusively in certified EU data centers.
Protect backups from ransomware and accidental deletion by leveraging S3 Object Lock for immutable, WORM-compliant storage.
Build profitable MSP services with predictable margins by choosing a storage provider with no egress fees, API call costs, or minimum storage durations.
For Managed Service Providers, delivering Veeam backup services is a balancing act of performance, security, and cost. Many EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for their critical data infrastructure. This shift requires a move away from complex pricing models that erode margins. True digital sovereignty, combined with robust ransomware protection and predictable economics, is the foundation for a successful 2025 strategy. This article outlines a blueprint for building a secure, compliant, and profitable Veeam backup service using sovereign-by-design object storage.
Establish Digital Sovereignty for Veeam Backups
A majority of EU businesses now list EU data residency as a primary criterion for cloud services. This demand is driven by regulations like GDPR, which governs all processing of personal data for EU citizens. Storing Veeam backups within certified European data centers provides a direct answer to these compliance needs. It ensures data is governed exclusively by EU law, avoiding CLOUD Act exposure entirely.
For MSPs, offering a sovereign storage solution is a significant competitive advantage. It addresses the 75% of countries that have implemented some form of data residency requirements. Using geofenced storage guarantees that client data remains within a predefined country, like Germany. This capability is critical for clients in regulated industries such as finance and healthcare.
The core benefit is providing clients with verifiable EU legal certainty for their backup data. This builds trust and simplifies their compliance audits significantly. Choosing a Veeam backup storage provider committed to these principles is no longer optional. This focus on sovereignty sets the stage for a more resilient security posture.
Additional useful links
Wikipedia provides a comprehensive overview of ransomware, a type of malicious software that encrypts data and demands payment for its release.
ENISA offers insights into the current cybersecurity threat landscape for 2024, detailing emerging risks and trends.
ENISA provides an in-depth analysis of the threat landscape specifically related to ransomware attacks, including their evolution and impact.
Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) presents the activity report for 2023/2024 from the German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, detailing their work and findings.
FAQ
What makes this a 'secure storage' solution for a Veeam service provider?
The solution is secure due to a multi-layered approach: data is stored in ISO 27001-certified EU data centers, protected by multi-layer encryption in-transit and at-rest, and made immutable with S3 Object Lock for ransomware protection. Granular IAM controls with MFA/RBAC further secure access for both MSPs and their tenants.
How does your storage model help with EU Data Act compliance?
Our model is designed for the EU Data Act, which mandates data portability. By using the standard S3 API and having a strict policy of zero egress fees, we eliminate the technical and financial barriers to switching providers, ensuring you can move your data freely, in line with the Act's requirements from September 2025.
Can I restrict my client's Veeam backup data to a specific country?
Yes. Our platform offers country-level geofencing, allowing you to create storage buckets that ensure your client's data physically resides within a specific EU country, such as Germany. This is a critical feature for meeting strict data sovereignty requirements for regulated industries.
What is 'Always-Hot' storage and how does it benefit Veeam restores?
'Always-Hot' storage means all data is immediately accessible without any delays from moving data out of an archive or cold tier. For Veeam, this guarantees faster, more predictable Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) because there are no restore penalties or API timeouts, which can occur with tiered storage models.
How does your pricing model help MSPs increase their margins?
Our pricing is 'predictable by design.' We charge only for the storage you use and have eliminated all egress fees, API call costs, and minimum storage durations. This transparent model removes the variable costs that typically erode MSP margins, allowing you to price your Veeam BaaS and DRaaS offerings more competitively and profitably.
Is it complicated to migrate existing Veeam backups to your platform?
No, migration is straightforward. Because we offer full S3 API compatibility, you can add our storage as a new repository in your Veeam console in minutes. You can then easily copy existing backup chains to the new repository using Veeam's built-in functionality without any complex data transformation.
