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Boost Acronis Backup Margins: A UK Reseller's Guide to Sovereign S3 Storage
Unpredictable cloud storage fees are eroding your Acronis backup service margins. A sovereign, S3-compatible storage solution with zero egress fees offers a path to stable profits and enhanced client trust. Discover how to build a more resilient and profitable backup service.
Key Takeawys
Eliminate unpredictable cloud costs for your Acronis backup services by using a storage partner with zero egress fees and no API charges.
Guarantee UK data sovereignty and GDPR compliance for your clients by leveraging geofenced storage in certified European and UK data centres.
Increase profitability and create stable, defensible margins within the Acronis UK reseller partner program through a predictable, channel-focused pricing model.
For members of the Acronis UK reseller partner program, delivering robust backup and recovery services is paramount. Yet, reliance on traditional hyperscale storage introduces significant challenges, including volatile costs due to egress fees and complex data sovereignty questions. This article outlines a strategic shift for UK MSPs and resellers: pairing Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud with a sovereign, S3-compatible object storage solution. This approach not only simplifies GDPR and NIS-2 compliance but also creates predictable, defensible margins, transforming your backup offerings into a more profitable and secure service for UK clients.
The Challenge: Volatile Costs and Compliance in the UK Channel
Many in the Acronis partner program face a critical business challenge: unpredictable costs. Hyperscale storage providers often include hidden egress fees, which can account for over 10% of a monthly cloud bill. This volatility makes it difficult to maintain stable margins for Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings. Furthermore, with 84% of European organizations planning to use sovereign cloud solutions, ensuring data residency is no longer optional. UK businesses demand their data stays within specific jurisdictions, a requirement driven by regulations like GDPR. This creates a dual pressure on resellers: control costs while guaranteeing sovereign compliance. These challenges directly impact the profitability and competitiveness of any channel partner program.
More Links
Wikipedia provides information about object storage, a data storage architecture that manages data as objects.
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) presents statistical data on cloud computing usage by enterprises in Germany.
The European Commission offers a webpage dedicated to data protection laws and regulations within the EU.
Bitkom (German Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media) covers topics related to AI, data, and cloud computing.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is an independent European body responsible for the application of the GDPR.
FAQ
How does Impossible Cloud ensure my Acronis backups are protected against ransomware?
We use S3 Object Lock to create immutable backups. This feature, fully compatible with Acronis, ensures that once data is written, it cannot be altered or deleted for a specified period, providing a powerful layer of defence against ransomware attacks.
Is it complicated to migrate my existing Acronis backups to Impossible Cloud?
No, the process is straightforward. Thanks to our full S3 API compatibility, you can configure Impossible Cloud as a new storage target in your Acronis console and migrate data using standard tools and procedures without any code rewrites.
What makes your partner program different for Acronis resellers?
Our program is built on a 'Predictable by Design' model. With zero egress or API fees and no minimums, we provide the foundation for stable, defensible margins. Combined with our multi-tenant console and local UK distribution through Northamber, we are fully partner-ready.
Can I geofence data specifically to the UK?
Yes. With our new UK data centre region, you can use country-level geofencing to ensure your clients' data is stored and processed exclusively within the United Kingdom, satisfying even the strictest data residency requirements.
