Achieve Full Data Sovereignty and Mitigate CLOUD Act Risks

Digital sovereignty is a primary concern for 9 out of 10 EU decision-makers when selecting a cloud provider. The US CLOUD Act legally compels US-based providers to surrender data to US authorities, even when stored in EU data centers, undermining GDPR principles. A truly sovereign cloud operates exclusively under EU jurisdiction, ensuring your data is shielded from foreign legal overreach. This jurisdictional guarantee is the only way to ensure 100% GDPR alignment.

Impossible Cloud provides this guarantee by design, operating solely from certified European data centers. We offer country-level geofencing, allowing you to restrict data storage to specific EU nations to meet even the strictest regulatory requirements. This approach provides the legal certainty that solutions subject to US law cannot match, giving you complete control over your cloud storage environment. This foundation of sovereignty prepares your organization for future data regulations.

Eliminate Unpredictable Costs and Vendor Lock-In

Hidden fees are a major issue, with 95% of organizations reporting unexpected cloud storage charges. A recent study found that 55% of IT leaders identify egress fees as the single biggest barrier to switching cloud providers, creating a powerful lock-in effect. These unpredictable costs for data retrieval and API calls make budgeting nearly impossible and penalize you for accessing your own data.

Our pricing model is predictable by design, built on three core principles. Here is the breakdown:

• Zero egress fees for data retrieval.
• Zero charges for API calls (PUT, GET, LIST).
• No minimum storage duration requirements.

This transparent approach ensures your total cost of ownership is clear and stable, allowing for predictable margins, especially for MSPs offering BaaS. The upcoming EU Data Act, applicable from September 2025, will mandate easier switching and phase out egress fees by 2027, validating our fair-pricing model from day one. This economic clarity is essential for building a resilient cloud backup strategy.

Build a Resilient Defense Against Ransomware

Ransomware attacks are increasing, with incidents nearly doubling in the last year alone. A robust defense requires backups that are immune to modification or deletion by attackers. Impossible Cloud integrates S3 Object Lock, which applies a Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) model to your data. Once written, an object with a lock cannot be altered or deleted for its entire retention period.

This feature makes your backups truly immutable, neutralizing the encryption stage of a ransomware attack. Even if an attacker gains access to your environment, they cannot encrypt your locked backup files. This capability is a cornerstone of a modern 3-2-1 or 4-2-2 backup strategy, providing a reliable, uninfected copy for recovery. Full S3 compatibility ensures our immutable backup solution integrates seamlessly with leading backup tools like Veeam and our partner, NovaBackup.

Streamline Compliance With NIS-2 and GDPR

The EU's NIS-2 Directive expands cybersecurity obligations for an estimated 29,000 organizations in Germany alone. It mandates continuous security processes, supply-chain assurance, and strict incident reporting timelines, with initial alerts required within 24 hours. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to €10 million or 2% of global turnover.

Impossible Cloud's architecture is built to support these stringent requirements. We provide the necessary tools for a compliant infrastructure:

1. Identity and Access Management (IAM): Granular, role-based access control with MFA support secures your data.
2. Multi-Layer Encryption: Data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, with keys managed under EU control.
3. EU-Only Data Centers: Our infrastructure ensures data residency and geofencing to meet GDPR and NIS-2 location requirements.
4. Immutable Storage: Object Lock provides an audit-ready retention mechanism for regulated workloads.

By using our platform, you build on a foundation designed for the highest standards of European data protection, simplifying your path to compliance for all backup solutions.

Ensure Seamless Integration with 100% S3 Compatibility

Migrating to a new storage platform can be disruptive if it requires rewriting applications or scripts. We eliminate this risk with full S3 API compatibility that goes beyond basic operations. Our platform supports advanced capabilities like versioning, lifecycle management, and event notifications, ensuring your existing investments in tools and pipelines are protected. Over 99% of S3-based applications work without any code changes.

Furthermore, our "Always-Hot" object storage model ensures all data is immediately accessible with consistent, low latency. This architecture avoids the complexity and surprise restore fees associated with tiered storage systems. For businesses managing millions of files or running hybrid workloads, this consistency is critical for stable operations and predictable performance. This makes switching to a new S3 storage provider a low-risk, high-reward decision.

Drive Partner Profitability and Growth

For Managed Service Providers, resellers, and system integrators, profitability depends on predictable costs and operational efficiency. Our partner-centric model is designed to deliver both. The absence of egress and API fees means you can build BaaS and archiving services with stable, defensible margins, quoting customers with 100% confidence.

Our partner console provides essential tools for scale, including multi-tenant management with RBAC and MFA, robust reporting, and full automation via API/CLI. Onboarding is streamlined to get you running in hours, not weeks. With growing distribution channels through partners like api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK, we are expanding local access and support for our channel partners across Europe. This focus on the channel makes us a strong alternative to other solutions.