Align with EU Data Sovereignty Mandates

Data sovereignty is now a core business requirement for over 80% of EU enterprises. With regulations like GDPR, companies must ensure data is subject to EU law. Storing backups with non-EU providers creates exposure to foreign laws like the CLOUD Act. A sovereign backup strategy on an EU-owned platform eliminates this risk entirely. This approach ensures your critical data remains under EU legal jurisdiction, a key pillar of modern data security strategies. New regulations are intensifying this need for local control.

Build Resilience for the NIS-2 Directive

The NIS-2 directive mandates robust business continuity measures for essential entities. This includes having secure, tested, and geographically distant backup copies to ensure rapid recovery. A modern backup strategy must incorporate immutability to protect against ransomware, a threat that targets 90% of organizations. Using Object Lock technology creates a non-erasable, non-modifiable copy of your data. This directly addresses NIS-2's resilience requirements and is a vital part of any disaster recovery plan. The following steps are essential for compliance:

• Implement a 3-2-1-1-0 backup plan with at least one immutable copy.
• Ensure one backup copy is stored in a separate, secure EU data center.
• Automate backup integrity checks to guarantee recoverability with zero errors.
• Document recovery procedures to meet NIS-2's 24-hour incident reporting timeline.

This structured approach transforms your backup from a simple copy to a verifiable defense mechanism.

Leverage the EU Data Act for True Portability

Vendor lock-in is a major concern for 75% of IT leaders. The EU Data Act, fully applicable from September 12, 2025, tackles this directly. It grants businesses the right to easily switch cloud providers, requiring data to be portable within 30 days. A backup strategy built on S3-compatible storage with open standards ensures you can meet this requirement. Full API compatibility means your existing tools and scripts work without modification. This preserves your technology investments and provides a practical exit strategy, turning regulatory compliance into a competitive advantage. True portability starts with the right cloud backup solution.

Modernize Your Backup Rule from 3-2-1 to 4-2-2

The classic 3-2-1 rule is no longer sufficient against modern threats. An evolved backup strategy, like a 4-2-2 model, provides greater resilience. This modern approach ensures your data is protected against both local failures and targeted cyberattacks. It involves four copies of your data across at least two different media types. Two of these copies are stored off-site, with one being immutable and air-gapped. This method provides a robust defense against ransomware attacks. Consider these elements for your strategy:

1. Primary Data: Your live production data.
2. Local Backup: A fast, on-site copy for quick operational restores (less than 1 hour).
3. Sovereign Cloud Backup: An off-site copy in a secure, geofenced EU data center.
4. Immutable Cloud Backup: A second, unchangeable off-site copy using Object Lock.

This framework provides multiple layers of defense for comprehensive data protection.

Eliminate Hidden Costs with a Predictable Model

Hyperscaler pricing models penalize data recovery with high egress fees and API call charges. These unpredictable costs can increase a recovery budget by over 200%. A predictable pricing model with zero egress fees is a strategic advantage. This transparency allows MSPs to build profitable Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings with stable margins. For enterprises, it means the cost of a full disaster recovery test or actual event is known in advance. This economic clarity is a key driver for 60% of companies switching to alternative cloud providers. Predictable costs are central to a sustainable backup solution.

Enable Partners and MSPs with Sovereign Storage

For MSPs, a sovereign backup strategy is a powerful differentiator. It simplifies GDPR and NIS-2 compliance for clients in regulated industries. A partner-ready platform provides essential tools for growth and efficiency. This includes multi-tenant management from a single console and automation via a full-featured API and CLI. With distribution channels like api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK, local support is stronger than ever. This ecosystem enables partners to deliver high-value, compliant cloud backup services. A strong partner program accelerates onboarding in just 24 hours.

Adopt an 'Always-Hot' Architecture for Instant Recovery

Complex storage tiering introduces delays and failures during critical restores. An 'Always-Hot' architecture ensures every backup object is immediately accessible, with no restore fees. This simplifies operations and guarantees predictable performance for third-party backup tools. This model reduces recovery time objectives (RTOs) by up to 90% compared to tiered storage. It eliminates the risk of API timeouts and hidden retrieval costs that plague archived data. An always-hot model is foundational to a resilient and auditable immutable backup strategy. This approach ensures your data is always ready for recovery.