Achieve Digital Sovereignty for Veeam Backups

An estimated 92 % of all Western data resides on US-owned cloud infrastructure, creating a significant challenge for European companies. This dependency places sensitive backup data under the jurisdiction of foreign regulations, directly conflicting with GDPR principles. Storing Veeam backups in a sovereign cloud ensures data remains within EU borders, governed exclusively by EU law. This eliminates exposure to extra-territorial data requests. Impossible Cloud operates exclusively in certified European data centers, offering country-level geofencing for full compliance. This architecture provides the legal certainty required for regulated industries, making your cloud backup storage truly sovereign by design. This foundation of control is the first step toward a resilient data protection strategy.

Eliminate Unpredictable Costs with a Zero-Egress Fee Model

Hyperscale cloud providers often charge egress fees of $0.09 per GB or more for data retrieval. For a large-scale recovery, these costs can be substantial; one audit projected egress charges could add $30 million annually to a single government agency's cloud bill. Impossible Cloud removes this budget uncertainty entirely. Our pricing model has zero egress fees, no API call charges, and no minimum storage durations. This transparent approach makes costs for your Veeam storage completely predictable, which is critical for budgeting and financial planning. The upcoming EU Data Act will ban data egress fees by 2027, making our model the new standard for fair data portability. This financial predictability allows you to focus on security, not billing complexity.

Build a Ransomware-Proof Backup Strategy with Immutability

Ransomware attacks increasingly target backup files to prevent recovery. Veeam's integration with S3 Object Lock provides a powerful defense against this threat. This feature makes backup data immutable, meaning it cannot be altered or deleted for a predefined period. This creates a virtual air gap, ensuring a clean copy of your data is always available for recovery, even if your primary systems are compromised. Here is how it strengthens your security posture:

• WORM Model: Data is stored in a Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) model, preventing encryption by malware.
• Guaranteed Recovery: Immutable backups ensure that at least one recent, uncorrupted version of your data is recoverable.
• Compliance Ready: It helps meet data retention requirements for regulations like GDPR and NIS-2.
• Peace of Mind: It protects against both external attacks and accidental internal deletions.

By using immutable backups, you transform your Veeam storage into a resilient fortress against cyber threats. This security layer is essential for maintaining operational continuity.

Optimize Restore Times with an Always-Hot Architecture

Traditional cloud storage often uses complex tiering, moving infrequently accessed data to slower, cheaper archive layers. While this seems cost-effective, it introduces significant delays during a restore, as data must be 'rehydrated' before it is accessible. This can negatively impact your Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) by hours or even days. Impossible Cloud utilizes an 'Always-Hot' object storage model. All data is immediately accessible, with no tiering delays or retrieval fees. This simplifies operations and guarantees predictable, fast performance when you need it most. An Always-Hot architecture ensures your Veeam Instant Recovery capabilities perform optimally, reducing downtime from days to minutes. This high-performance accessibility is key to a truly effective disaster recovery plan.

Follow a Blueprint for Optimal Veeam S3 Configuration

Properly configuring your Veeam platform for S3-compatible storage is essential for performance and efficiency. Incorrect settings can create millions of small objects, straining the storage API and slowing down operations. Follow these five steps to optimize your Veeam backup storage:

1. Adjust Block Size: In the backup job settings, increase the storage optimization to '4 MB' or '8 MB'. This reduces the total object count and lowers API call overhead.
2. Set Concurrent Task Limits: In the S3 repository settings, limit concurrent tasks to between 4 and 8. This prevents overloading the storage infrastructure and ensures stable performance.
3. Use SOBR Copy Mode: When using a Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR), always use 'Copy' mode instead of 'Move' mode. This sends backups to immutable storage immediately, closing any ransomware vulnerability window.
4. Align Retention Policies: Ensure the immutability period set on the S3 repository is less than or equal to the backup job's retention period to avoid storage conflicts.
5. Create Dedicated Buckets: For large environments, create a new S3 bucket for every 100 VMs or 200 TB of data to improve management and performance isolation.

These technical adjustments ensure your backup infrastructure runs smoothly and scales effectively. Next, consider how this secure setup aligns with emerging EU regulations.

Meet NIS-2 and EU Data Act Requirements by Design

For many organizations, the NIS-2 Directive will mandate stricter cybersecurity measures by October 2024. The directive requires robust supply-chain security and documented incident response plans, with management now personally liable for compliance. A sovereign, immutable Veeam backup strategy is a cornerstone of NIS-2 readiness, ensuring data integrity and availability. Furthermore, the EU Data Act, applying from September 2025, mandates data portability and interoperability to prevent vendor lock-in. Our platform is built on open standards with full S3 API compatibility. This design ensures you can migrate data without penalty, aligning perfectly with the spirit of the new regulations. Choosing a compliant storage partner simplifies your regulatory burden significantly.

Enable MSPs with Predictable Margins and Management

For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), profitability depends on predictable costs and operational efficiency. The zero egress and API fee model provides stable, defensible margins for Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings built on Veeam. Automation via a comprehensive API and CLI allows partners to integrate our storage into their management and billing systems, reducing manual work by up to 40%. Our partner console supports multi-tenant management with granular role-based access control (RBAC) and MFA. With distribution partners like api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK, we are expanding local access for resellers across Europe. This partner-ready approach provides the tools and economic stability needed to build a successful data protection business. Now is the time to build your services on a future-proof foundation.

Take Control of Your Veeam Backup Storage Today

Shifting your Veeam backup storage to a sovereign, predictable, and resilient platform is a strategic move that pays dividends in security, compliance, and financial control. By eliminating egress fees, embracing immutability, and ensuring data stays under EU law, you address the primary challenges facing modern IT leaders. The technology offers S3 compatibility for a seamless transition, and the business model is designed for the transparency that new regulations will soon demand from everyone. Take the next step toward a better backup strategy. Talk to an expert to discuss your specific use case or start a free trial to experience the performance and simplicity firsthand.