Exposing the Hidden Costs of Traditional Cloud Vaults

Cost unpredictability remains the number one pain point for enterprises using cloud storage. Many organizations storing over 250TB in the public cloud have encountered surprise charges that disrupt budgets. These unexpected expenses stem from complex pricing models that include egress fees, API call charges, and minimum storage duration penalties. Data-intensive workloads can see total costs swell by 3-5x more than the storage itself. This financial uncertainty makes ROI calculations nearly impossible and creates significant strategic risk.

Vendor lock-in exacerbates this problem, making it prohibitively expensive to switch providers. A 2025 report found that 55% of IT leaders cited egress and data transfer costs as the single biggest barrier to moving their data. Proprietary APIs and data gravity trap organizations, forcing them to tolerate escalating costs and performance limitations. This lack of a built-in exit strategy undermines data control and long-term financial planning, turning a flexible operational expense into a fixed liability.

Achieve up to 20% Faster Backup Performance with an Always-Hot Architecture

Performance limitations in tiered storage models create significant operational friction. Data classified as "cold" suffers from high latency, leading to slow query responses and extended restore times that can jeopardize recovery time objectives (RTOs). An "Always-Hot" object storage model solves this by ensuring all data is immediately accessible, eliminating restore delays and the complexity of managing lifecycle policies. This architecture provides the consistent low latency needed for demanding backup and disaster recovery use cases.

Full S3-API compatibility is essential for a seamless transition and continued performance. A truly performant S3 alternative supports not just basic operations but also advanced capabilities like versioning and lifecycle management without requiring code rewrites. This drop-in replacement model allows you to change the endpoint and keep your existing Veeam workflows, protecting past investments and minimizing migration risk. The result is a system that delivers up to 20% faster backup performance compared to traditional cloud storage, keeping your critical data operations running smoothly.

Eliminate 60-80% of Cloud Costs with a Transparent Pricing Model

The most direct path to predictable cloud costs is eliminating variable fees. A transparent pricing model with no egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations can reduce typical cloud storage expenses by 60-80%. With nearly half of every cloud storage dollar going to fees rather than capacity, removing these charges allows for accurate budget forecasting. This model is cost-efficient by design, ensuring you only pay for the storage you use.

This economic predictability empowers IT leaders and MSPs to plan with confidence. Here is how a transparent model transforms budget management:

• No Egress Fees: Retrieve any amount of data for restores, testing, or migration without financial penalty.
• No API Charges: Run backup, analytics, and management scripts without worrying about per-request costs.
• No Minimum Durations: Store data for any length of time without incurring extra charges for short-term retention.
• Predictable Billing: Your bill reflects only the storage consumed, making TCO simple and transparent.

This straightforward approach removes the financial barriers that prevent organizations from freely accessing their own data, fostering greater data control and independence.

Strengthen Ransomware Defense with Immutable, Enterprise-Grade Storage

With ransomware attacks increasingly targeting backup infrastructure, immutable storage has become a mission-critical defense. In 2025, nearly 50% of all ransomware attacks have targeted critical infrastructure sectors. Immutable storage, or Object Lock, ensures that once backup data is written, it cannot be altered or deleted for a defined period. This creates a tamper-proof copy of your data, allowing you to restore clean systems without paying a ransom. This capability is a core component of a modern 3-2-1 backup strategy.

Enterprise-grade compliance further strengthens your security posture. Certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 provide third-party validation that a service provider adheres to strict controls regarding security, availability, and confidentiality. SOC 2 compliance is crucial for any organization handling sensitive customer data, as it demonstrates a commitment to robust security measures. This focus on verifiable security and immutable cloud storage ensures your data is protected against both external threats and internal errors.

Empower MSPs with Predictable Margins and Simplified Management

For Managed Service Providers, unpredictable cloud pricing directly erodes profitability. Hidden fees make it difficult to quote competitively for Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) and Disaster-Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) offerings. A predictable cost model with zero egress or API fees allows MSPs to build stable, defensible margins. This financial stability means you can quote with confidence and even pass savings to customers to gain a competitive advantage.

A partner-ready platform should also provide tools designed for efficient channel operations. Key features for MSPs include:

1. Multi-Tenant Management: Securely manage multiple client accounts from a single, centralized console with role-based access control (RBAC).
2. Automation via API/CLI: Streamline onboarding, provisioning, and reporting tasks to reduce operational overhead.
3. Detailed Reporting: Access clear, concise reports on usage and billing to maintain transparency with clients.
4. Fast Onboarding: Quickly integrate the storage solution with leading backup tools like Veeam for rapid deployment.

These capabilities, combined with predictable pricing, enable MSPs to deliver high-value services while maintaining healthy margins and operational efficiency.

Your Next Steps Toward a High-Performance, Cost-Efficient Alternative

Migrating to a more performant alternative to Veeam Vault is a practical step toward achieving data control and cost predictability. The process is straightforward with a fully S3-compatible solution. Simply update the endpoint in your Veeam configuration to direct your backups to the new storage platform. All your existing scripts, tools, and workflows continue to operate without modification, ensuring a seamless transition with zero downtime.

By choosing a solution built on open standards, you also secure a built-in exit strategy. The absence of vendor lock-in and egress fees preserves your negotiating power and long-term freedom of action. You gain the performance needed for rapid recovery, the security required for ransomware protection, and a pricing model that makes financial sense. Take the first step by calculating your potential savings and scheduling a demo to see the performance benefits firsthand.