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A More Secure Alternative to Acronis Storage That Cuts Costs 80%

24.10.2025

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Thomas Demoor
CTO Impossible Cloud
Eliminate unpredictable egress fees and vendor lock-in with enterprise-grade, S3-compatible object storage.

Many IT leaders struggle with cloud storage solutions that promise security but deliver surprise costs and vendor lock-in. Egress fees and API charges can inflate budgets by 3-5x, while proprietary systems make future migrations prohibitively expensive. Finding a truly secure and cost-efficient storage platform is critical for protecting data and enabling growth. This article outlines a practical, enterprise-ready S3-compatible alternative that provides enhanced security, eliminates 60-80% of typical costs, and ensures you always maintain control over your data.

Key Takeaways

  • A secure storage alternative can eliminate 60-80% of cloud costs by removing all egress fees, API charges, and minimum storage durations.
  • Immutable Storage with S3 Object Lock is a non-negotiable feature for protecting backup data from ransomware attacks and ensuring business continuity.
  • Full S3 compatibility and an "Always-Hot" architecture deliver up to 20% faster performance and allow for drop-in migration without rewriting code.

Eliminate Strategic Risks from Hidden Cloud Costs

Most enterprises find cost unpredictability is their number one cloud pain point. Surprise egress fees and API charges from major providers consistently erode IT budgets by 3-5x. This makes accurate ROI calculation nearly impossible for many firms. Organizations feel trapped by proprietary APIs, a situation that makes switching storage providers a multi-million dollar problem. A more secure cloud storage solution must also address these financial risks. This vendor lock-in creates a significant strategic risk that many businesses only recognize when it is too late.

Achieve Data Control with a Predictable, S3-Compatible Model

A true alternative offers S3-compatible object storage designed for 100% data control and independence. Our platform eliminates 60-80% of typical cloud storage expenses by removing all egress fees and API call costs. There are also no minimum storage duration penalties. This transparent model provides the cost predictability that IT leaders need for effective budget planning. With full S3-API compatibility, your existing applications and tools continue to work without a single code rewrite. This focus on open standards provides a built-in exit strategy from day one.

Strengthen Ransomware Defenses with Immutable Storage

Backup infrastructure is now the primary target in most ransomware attacks. A more secure alternative to Acronis storage must include non-negotiable features for business continuity. We provide multi-layer encryption for data in transit and at rest. Our Immutable Storage with Object Lock makes your critical backup data unchangeable for its entire retention period. This capability is rapidly becoming a baseline requirement for obtaining cyber insurance coverage. You can implement these protections with a few clicks in our console. Here is how our security framework protects your data:

  • Immutable Storage: Uses S3 Object Lock to make data tamper-proof, preventing deletion or modification by ransomware.
  • Multi-Layer Encryption: Secures all data both in transit and at rest using verified encryption protocols.
  • Identity and Access Management: Granular IAM with MFA and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) ensures only authorized users have access.
  • Enterprise-Grade Compliance: Our platform holds SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications for regulated workloads.

These features provide an enterprise-grade security posture against modern threats.

Boost Backup Performance with an Always-Hot Architecture

Complex storage tiering often creates operational fragility and hidden costs. An "Always-Hot" object storage model ensures all your data is immediately accessible with no restore delays or fees. This approach delivers up to 20% faster backup performance compared to traditional cloud storage. It eliminates the risk of API timeouts and lifecycle policy drift that can corrupt backup jobs. With our architecture, you get strong read/write consistency and predictable low latencies for every workload. This model simplifies operations and strengthens your disaster recovery strategy by guaranteeing instant access when you need it most.

Drive Cost Efficiency for MSPs with Predictable Margins

For Managed Service Providers, unpredictable costs directly erode profit margins on BaaS and DRaaS offerings. Our channel-first model was designed for predictable margins, with zero egress or API fees. This allows MSPs to quote client services with 100% confidence. The partner console simplifies operations with features for multi-tenant management, automation, and reporting. Fast onboarding allows partners to deploy solutions for their clients in under 24 hours. This cost efficiency becomes a powerful competitive advantage for MSPs serving regulated industries. You can pass savings to customers while maintaining healthy margins on every contract.

Follow a Simple 3-Step Migration Path

Migrating to a new storage platform should not require rewriting your applications. Because we offer a drop-in S3 replacement, the process is straightforward and carries minimal risk. You can protect your past investments in tools and scripts with just a few changes. Follow these three steps for a seamless transition:

  1. Change the Endpoint: Update your existing backup tools, scripts, or applications to point to the new S3-compatible endpoint.
  2. Configure Policies: Replicate your bucket policies, IAM roles, and lifecycle rules in the new console, which offers a first-class user experience.
  3. Test and Validate: Run test backup and restore jobs to confirm that performance and functionality meet your RPO/RTO targets, following the 3-2-1 backup rule.

This simple process accelerates your time-to-value from months to just a few days.

FAQ

How does your pricing model save up to 80%?

Our pricing model is transparent and predictable. We save customers 60-80% compared to traditional cloud storage by completely eliminating egress fees, API call charges, and minimum storage duration penalties, which often account for the majority of a typical cloud bill.


Is your storage solution suitable for regulated industries?

Yes. Our platform is designed for regulated workloads, holding enterprise-grade certifications including SOC 2 and ISO 27001. We also provide country-level geofencing to ensure data remains in predefined regions under your control.


What tools are compatible with your storage?

Our storage is fully S3-compatible, meaning any application, script, or tool that works with the AWS S3 API will work with our platform out-of-the-box. This includes leading backup tools, with a special collaboration with NovaBackup.


How does Immutable Storage protect against ransomware?

Immutable Storage, using S3 Object Lock, sets a fixed retention period during which data cannot be altered, overwritten, or deleted-even by administrators. This makes your backups tamper-proof and ensures you have a clean copy for recovery after a ransomware attack.


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