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Reduce Synology Backup Costs up to 80% with Egress-Free S3 Storage

28.09.2025

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Thomas Demoor
CTO Impossible Cloud
Unlock predictable pricing and ransomware protection for your Synology NAS using a true S3-compatible alternative without vendor lock-in.

For many IT leaders, Synology NAS devices are central to their data protection strategy, but choosing the right cloud backup target is difficult. Traditional hyperscale clouds promise flexibility but deliver financial uncertainty, with unpredictable egress fees and API charges that erode budgets. Organizations report 60-80% cost savings by eliminating these hidden fees from their backup workflows. This article outlines how to achieve predictable cloud costs for your Synology S3 backups, enhance ransomware protection with immutable storage, and break free from vendor lock-in for good.

Key Takeaways

  • Eliminate unpredictable cloud storage costs for Synology backups by choosing an S3-compatible provider with zero egress fees, cutting expenses by 60-80%.
  • Protect your Synology backups from ransomware with immutable storage and S3 Object Lock, a mission-critical feature for modern data security.
  • Ensure seamless migration and operational continuity with a true drop-in S3 replacement that supports advanced API features without requiring code rewrites.

Eliminate Unpredictable Cloud Costs for Synology Backups

Cost unpredictability is the number one pain point for enterprises using cloud storage. Most IT departments struggle with surprise egress fees and API charges from major providers. These hidden costs can exceed storage expenses by 3-5x in data-intensive workloads. This makes ROI calculations nearly impossible and strains budgets without warning.

A transparent economic model eliminates 60-80% of these typical cloud storage expenses. By choosing a provider with zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage duration, you gain full control. This approach makes budget planning for your S3 storage actually possible. Predictable pricing is the foundation for scalable and cost-efficient operations.

This shift toward financial clarity allows you to focus resources on core business objectives. It transforms your backup strategy from a financial risk into a predictable operational expense.

Achieve Full S3 Compatibility Without Application Rewrites

True S3 compatibility is non-negotiable for IT leaders seeking a drop-in replacement. Your existing tools, scripts, and applications must continue working without code rewrites. This protects your past investments and reduces migration risk to nearly zero. Simply change the endpoint, and everything else keeps running.

Our platform supports advanced S3-API capabilities beyond basic object operations. This includes features your workflows depend on:

  • Versioning for object history and recovery.
  • Lifecycle management to automate data policies.
  • Event notifications for workflow automation.
  • Immutable Storage with Object Lock for compliance.
  • Fine-grained IAM with MFA and RBAC.

This level of compatibility ensures your object storage workflows remain stable. It provides a seamless transition, accelerating your time-to-value from months to just hours. This robust support is essential for maintaining business continuity during and after migration.

Strengthen Ransomware Protection with Immutable Storage

Ransomware attacks increasingly target backup infrastructure as the primary point of failure. Immutable storage is now a mission-critical defense for business continuity. It makes your Synology S3 backup data unchangeable and undeletable for a specified period. This capability is a core requirement for many cyber insurance policies today.

Impossible Cloud integrates S3 Object Lock to create a powerful defense against malicious attacks. This feature ensures your backup data is completely secure and audit-ready. You can confidently meet retention policies for compliance and governance. Data is protected with multi-layer encryption, both in transit and at rest.

By adopting a 4-2-2 or 3-2-1 backup rule with an offsite immutable copy, you create a resilient recovery plan. This strategy ensures that even if your primary systems are compromised, your data remains safe. This proactive stance on security prepares you for the modern threat landscape.

Leverage an Always-Hot Architecture for Instant Data Access

Complex storage tiering often creates more problems than it solves. Brittle lifecycle policies can lead to restore delays, API timeouts, and surprise retrieval fees. An "Always-Hot" object storage model ensures all your data is immediately accessible. This approach eliminates the operational complexity and hidden costs of tiered systems.

With an always-hot model, you experience no restore surprises and third-party tools remain stable. This architecture delivers up to 20% faster backup performance compared to traditional cloud storage. Consistent low latency is critical for meeting tight recovery time objectives (RTOs). Your cloud backup storage becomes more reliable and efficient.

This design simplifies your entire data management strategy. You no longer need to manage complex policies, and every object is ready for immediate use. This architectural choice directly supports faster, more predictable recovery operations.

Meet Enterprise Compliance Needs with Certified Security

Operating in regulated industries requires enterprise-grade compliance and data control. Our platform is built on a foundation of verified security to meet these stringent demands. We provide key certifications to ensure your workloads remain compliant without vendor lock-in. This is essential for financial services and healthcare sectors.

Our commitment to security is demonstrated through these verified standards:

  1. SOC 2 Certification: Confirms our controls for security, availability, and confidentiality.
  2. ISO 27001 Certification: Validates our comprehensive information security management system.
  3. Customer-Controlled Keys: You maintain full control over key management and revocation procedures.
  4. Granular IAM: Identity-based access control with MFA, RBAC, and SAML/OIDC support.

These certifications provide the assurance needed to store sensitive data with confidence. Our US presence and country-level geofencing keep your data in predefined regions under your control. This focus on security and compliance provides a clear path for regulated workloads.

Build a Real Exit Strategy with Zero Egress Fees

Vendor lock-in is a top concern for enterprise IT, creating significant strategic risk. Punitive egress fees and proprietary APIs make switching cloud providers prohibitively expensive. An effective backup strategy must include a practical exit plan. Our platform is designed with data portability and interoperability as core principles.

Breaking free from vendor lock-in is simple when egress fees are zero. You can retrieve your data at any time without financial penalty, preserving your negotiation power. This freedom of action is built into our service. We use open standards and S3-compatible APIs to ensure you are never trapped.

This built-in exit strategy gives you long-term control over your data and your budget. It allows you to adapt your storage strategy as business needs evolve. True data independence is now achievable.

Enable Predictable Margins for MSPs and Channel Partners

For MSPs, resellers, and system integrators, predictable margins are essential for success. Our channel program is designed to deliver just that. The transparent pricing model-with zero egress or API fees-allows you to quote BaaS and DRaaS services with confidence. No surprise bills means no margin erosion for your business.

Our partner-ready console simplifies operations and accelerates growth. It includes multi-tenant management with RBAC and MFA for security. Automation via API/CLI and detailed reporting streamline your workflows. Fast onboarding means you can start delivering value to your clients in hours, not weeks.

This cost efficiency becomes your competitive advantage. You can pass savings to customers while maintaining healthy margins. This positions you to win more deals in a competitive market.

Migrate Your Synology Backups in Three Simple Steps

Transitioning your Synology backups to a cost-efficient S3-compatible alternative is straightforward. The process minimizes risk and requires no complex code changes. You can start saving up to 80% on your cloud storage costs almost immediately. Our platform is a drop-in replacement for AWS S3, making the switch seamless.

Follow this checklist for a smooth migration:

  • Update the S3 endpoint in your Synology Hyper Backup or other tools.
  • Configure your access keys and security policies in our console.
  • Run a test backup job to verify the connection and performance.
  • Perform a test restore to confirm data integrity and accessibility.

This simple process protects your existing investment in backup workflows. With full support for tools like Veeam and other backup solutions, your entire ecosystem remains intact. Now is the time to take control of your cloud backup costs.

FAQ

What makes your Synology S3 storage solution cost-efficient?

Our solution is cost-efficient by design. We eliminate the unpredictable fees that inflate cloud bills. There are no egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This transparent model saves customers 60-80% compared to traditional cloud storage providers.


Is your storage fully compatible with Synology Hyper Backup?

Yes, we offer full S3-API compatibility, making our platform a drop-in replacement that works seamlessly with Synology Hyper Backup and other S3-native applications. You can migrate your existing backup jobs by simply changing the S3 endpoint, with no need for code rewrites.


How do you ensure the security of my Synology backups?

We provide multi-layer security, including encryption in transit and at rest, and support for S3 Object Lock for immutability against ransomware. Our platform is SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certified, with granular IAM controls, MFA, and RBAC to meet enterprise security and compliance requirements.


What is 'Always-Hot' storage and how does it benefit restores?

Our 'Always-Hot' architecture means all your data is immediately accessible without any restore delays or retrieval fees associated with tiered storage. This simplifies operations and ensures faster, more predictable performance, with backup speeds up to 20% faster than traditional cloud storage.


Can MSPs use your platform for their clients' Synology backups?

Absolutely. Our platform is partner-ready, featuring a multi-tenant console, automation via API/CLI, and detailed reporting. The predictable pricing model with no hidden fees allows MSPs to build competitive BaaS and DRaaS offerings with stable, healthy margins.


What does a 'built-in exit strategy' mean?

A built-in exit strategy means you are never locked into our service. Because we use the standard S3 API and charge zero egress fees, you can move your data to another provider at any time without technical barriers or financial penalties, giving you complete data control and independence.


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