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Distributor S3 compatible backup services
Empower Distributors with Sovereign S3-Compatible Backup Services
Distributors and MSPs face a growing demand for sovereign backup solutions that escape unpredictable hyperscaler costs. This article outlines a strategy for delivering high-margin, distributor S3-compatible backup services designed for the European market. It is a practical path to building a resilient and profitable cloud services portfolio.
Key Takeawys
Capitalize on the growing demand for data sovereignty in the EU by offering S3-compatible backup services hosted exclusively in European data centers with geofencing capabilities.
Secure predictable and defensible margins for you and your channel partners with a transparent pricing model that has zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations.
Deliver superior ransomware protection and ensure reliable recovery by leveraging immutable storage with S3 Object Lock, making backups tamper-proof.
The European cloud market is at a turning point. A strong majority of EU decision-makers are demanding European solutions for their critical data infrastructure, driven by regulations like GDPR and the upcoming EU Data Act. For distributors and the channel partners they support, this shift presents a massive opportunity. The challenge lies in finding a platform that delivers not just compliance, but also performance parity and cost transparency. This article details how to build a successful distributor S3-compatible backup services offering by leveraging a platform that is sovereign by design, eliminating the vendor lock-in and unpredictable fees that erode partner margins.
Meet Rising Demand for European Data Sovereignty
A significant majority of European organizations now prioritize EU data residency for their critical workloads and backups. This demand is fueled by a need to comply with GDPR and avoid exposure to extraterritorial laws like the CLOUD Act. For distributors, offering a truly European cloud solution is no longer a niche but a core requirement. Our platform meets this need by operating exclusively in certified European data centers, providing country-level geofencing to guarantee data remains within a predefined region.
This commitment to digital sovereignty builds the trust your customers require. By 2030, enterprise cloud data flows in most European countries are expected to grow 2-3x, intensifying the need for compliant solutions. Offering distributor cloud backup offerings that are sovereign by design positions you as a strategic partner, ready to meet both current and future regulatory challenges head-on. This approach directly addresses the 84% of European organizations planning to use sovereign cloud solutions.
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FAQ
Is your platform fully compatible with backup tools like Veeam and Acronis?
Yes, our platform offers full S3 API compatibility, ensuring out-of-the-box integration with leading backup software vendors, including Veeam, Acronis, NovaBackup, and others. Your partners can continue using their existing tools and workflows without needing to rewrite code, minimizing migration friction.
How do you support multi-tenancy for MSPs and channel partners?
Our platform is built for the channel. We provide a partner console with robust multi-tenant management features, including granular role-based access control (RBAC), IAM policies, and MFA. Partners can securely manage multiple end-customer accounts, automate tasks via API/CLI, and generate reports for billing and compliance.
What does 'Always-Hot' storage mean for data recovery?
'Always-Hot' storage means all data is instantly accessible at maximum performance. Unlike tiered storage that requires time-consuming and costly data retrieval from 'cold' or 'archive' layers, our model ensures every file in a backup is ready for immediate recovery. This simplifies operations and guarantees fast restores during a critical incident.
How does your platform help with GDPR and EU Data Act compliance?
We ensure compliance by storing all data exclusively in certified EU data centers with country-level geofencing, which satisfies GDPR's data residency requirements. Our commitment to open standards and no lock-in aligns with the EU Data Act's principles of data portability, ensuring you and your clients maintain control over your data.
Can I really offer backup services with zero egress fees?
Absolutely. Our pricing model is transparent and predictable. We do not charge for egress traffic or API calls, and there are no minimum storage durations. This allows you and your partners to build and price backup-as-a-service (BaaS) and disaster-recovery-as-a-service (DRaaS) offerings with clear, predictable margins.
Who are your distribution partners in the UK and Germany?
We are expanding our European channel presence through key partnerships. In Germany, our distributor is api, and in the United Kingdom, we have partnered with Northamber plc to provide local access and support for our S3-compatible object storage solutions.
