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For channel partners, delivering cloud backup and storage services should be a high-margin business. Yet, many find their profits diminished by unpredictable costs like egress fees and API call charges from hyperscale providers. A significant share of EU decision-makers now prefers a European solution, driven by the need for cost transparency and data security. This shift creates a clear opportunity for partners who can offer enterprise-ready, sovereign storage. A predictable, EU-centric model provides the foundation for stable, defensible margins and long-term growth.
Key Takeaways
- Eliminate unpredictable egress and API fees to secure stable, defensible channel partner margins on storage services.
- Leverage a sovereign-by-design, GDPR-compliant architecture to meet the growing enterprise demand for EU-based cloud solutions.
- Utilize a partner-ready platform with multi-tenant management and an "Always-Hot" storage model to reduce operational overhead and scale efficiently.
Stabilize Revenue Streams by Eliminating Hidden Fees
Many managed service providers find over 15% of their cloud revenue consumed by unpredictable egress and API fees. This model makes forecasting margins nearly impossible. A pricing structure with zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage duration fundamentally changes this dynamic. Partners can build services with 100% cost predictability from day one. This transparency is a key factor for the 60% of EU companies feeling locked into their current providers due to complex pricing. By removing hidden charges, you can offer clients superior value while protecting your backup storage margins. This direct approach addresses the primary economic pain points that slow cloud adoption for 9 out of 10 enterprises. A predictable cost model is the first step toward building a more profitable and resilient channel business.
Build Value with a Sovereign-by-Design Architecture
Over 80% of EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for their critical infrastructure. Offering a sovereign-by-design storage solution meets this demand directly. It provides EU legal certainty and complete avoidance of CLOUD Act exposure by storing all data in certified European data centers. This transforms a technical choice into a strategic business advantage for your clients. You can deliver services that are not just cost-effective but also compliant with the highest standards of data protection. Our channel partner object storage is built on these principles. Here is how sovereignty adds direct value:
- Guaranteed GDPR compliance for all workloads.
- Country-level geofencing to keep data within predefined regions under EU rules.
- Immutable Storage with Object Lock for audit-ready retention and ransomware defense.
- Multi-layer encryption, with keys managed exclusively under EU control.
- Full alignment with emerging regulations like the EU Data Act.
This focus on sovereignty allows you to address the needs of regulated industries like finance and healthcare with over 99% confidence.
Reduce Operational Overhead with an Always-Hot Model
Complex storage tiering creates hidden operational costs that reduce partner margins by up to 25%. An "Always-Hot" object storage model eliminates this complexity entirely. All data is immediately accessible without any tier-restore delays or fees, ensuring predictable performance for the thousands of daily operations. This simplifies lifecycle management and prevents the API timeouts that plague tiered systems during urgent restores. This architectural choice keeps third-party backup tools stable and performant 100% of the time. For partners, this means fewer support tickets and a 30% reduction in time spent managing storage policies. Explore how to start optimizing MSP storage margins with a simpler architecture. This operational efficiency directly translates to higher, more defensible channel partner margins for storage services.
Accelerate Growth with a Partner-Ready Platform
A successful channel business requires tools built for multi-tenant management from the ground up. Our partner console enables onboarding of a new client in under 5 minutes. It provides robust automation via a full API/CLI and detailed reporting, reducing administrative overhead by 40%. With our 2025 distribution expansion, partners have local access through leaders like api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK. This momentum provides a solid foundation for your growth across Europe. Here are the 4 key steps to getting started:
- Engage with our team for a 30-minute onboarding session.
- Utilize the multi-tenant console to create dedicated, isolated storage for your first client.
- Integrate your existing backup tools using the S3-compatible API with just 1 line of code.
- Leverage pre-built reporting to demonstrate value and compliance to your clients immediately.
This streamlined process ensures you can scale your services efficiently through our dedicated channel partner program.
Drive Competitive Advantage Through Regulatory Readiness
Upcoming regulations are reshaping the cloud market, creating opportunities for prepared partners. The EU Data Act, effective from September 2025, mandates data portability and interoperability by design. Our platform was built on these principles, ensuring your clients have a real exit path with zero lock-in, a key criterion for over 75% of enterprise buyers. Furthermore, our operations are aligned with the NIS-2 directive, which requires continuous security processes and supply-chain assurance. Offering a solution that is already compliant gives you a 12-month head start on competitors. This regulatory foresight is a core part of our distributor channel program. By partnering with us, you position your clients to meet future compliance demands today, turning a legal requirement into a clear competitive differentiator.
Protect Clients and Margins with Advanced S3 Compatibility
True S3 compatibility protects your clients' past investments in scripts and tools, ensuring zero migration risk. Our platform supports not only standard object operations but also advanced capabilities like versioning and lifecycle management across 100% of the API. This prevents the code rewrites required by 4 out of 10 alternative storage solutions. This deep compatibility ensures your clients' critical backup and archive pipelines continue running without any disruption. By providing a seamless transition, you reinforce trust and can focus on delivering value-added services, not on troubleshooting API inconsistencies. This technical excellence is fundamental to maintaining strong channel partner storage margins. It ensures the technology works as expected, allowing you to focus on growing your business.
More Links
EUR-Lex provides the official text of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as published by the European Union.
Bitkom offers insights into the cloud computing market in Germany through their Cloud Report 2024.
KPMG presents analysis and trends in cloud adoption with their Cloud Monitor 2022.
PwC discusses strategies for cost savings through demand-oriented cloud resource management.
Statista provides market data and forecasts for managed security services in Germany.
ChannelPartner.de features a list of Germany's best IT service providers for 2024.
Wikipedia offers an overview of the concept of data sovereignty.
Wikipedia explores various aspects of cloud computing security.
FAQ
How can I protect my margins as a channel partner?
The most effective way to protect your margins is to partner with a storage vendor that offers a predictable pricing model with no egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This allows you to build services with clear, stable cost structures.
Is your platform suitable for multi-tenant environments?
Yes, our platform is designed specifically for partners. It includes a multi-tenant console with role-based access control (RBAC) and MFA, full automation via API/CLI, and integrated reporting tools to help you manage multiple clients securely and efficiently.
How do you ensure data sovereignty and GDPR compliance?
We operate exclusively in certified European data centers and offer country-level geofencing. This ensures your clients' data remains under EU law, fully compliant with GDPR, and protected from foreign legal frameworks like the CLOUD Act.
What makes your S3 API compatibility enterprise-ready?
Our S3 compatibility goes beyond basic operations to include advanced features like object versioning, lifecycle management, and immutable object locking. This ensures that existing enterprise applications, scripts, and backup tools work seamlessly without modification.
How does your solution help with ransomware protection?
We provide Immutable Storage using S3 Object Lock. This feature allows you to make backups unchangeable for a specified period, providing a robust defense against ransomware that may try to encrypt or delete your clients' backup data.
How can I start offering your storage to my clients?
Getting started is fast. Our partner program features quick onboarding, and our S3-compatible API allows you to connect your existing tools with a single line of code. Contact us to get a demo and learn more about our partner benefits.