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Most EU decision-makers now demand European solutions for their critical data infrastructure. Yet, many feel locked into providers due to complex pricing and exposure to foreign laws. True digital sovereignty requires more than just an EU data center; it demands a provider governed by EU law. Top-tier backup as a service providers deliver this with transparent, predictable cost models. They offer full S3 compatibility and advanced ransomware protection without the hidden fees. This guide outlines how to select a partner that meets the stringent demands of 2025 and beyond.
Key Takeaways
- True data sovereignty requires a backup as a service provider that is not only located but also legally based in the EU to avoid foreign laws like the US CLOUD Act.
- Predictable cost models with zero egress fees and zero API call costs are critical for eliminating budget surprises and enabling profitable MSP service offerings.
- Compliance with the 2025 EU Data Act and NIS-2 directive is simplified by choosing a provider with built-in data portability and robust, EU-centric security processes.
Secure Digital Sovereignty with EU-Centric BaaS
True data sovereignty extends beyond the physical location of a data center. A provider headquartered outside the EU can still fall under foreign jurisdictions. This exposes your data to laws like the US CLOUD Act, creating significant compliance risks.
Choosing EU-based backup as a service providers is the most certain way to ensure data is governed by EU law. Impossible Cloud operates exclusively in certified European data centers. It offers country-level geofencing to guarantee data residency within specific EU nations.
This approach provides complete legal certainty for regulated workloads. It aligns with the 87% of IT leaders who prioritize security and compliance. Explore our cloud backup solutions to learn more. This focus on EU-centric governance is no longer optional for critical infrastructure.
Eliminate Unpredictable Costs in Your Backup Strategy
Many businesses suffer from unpredictable cloud storage bills. Hidden egress fees and API call charges create budget overruns of over 20% for some firms. These costs penalize you for accessing your own data, complicating restores and multi-cloud strategies.
A transparent economic model is essential for effective planning. Impossible Cloud eliminates this problem with a predictable pricing structure. We charge zero egress fees, zero API call costs, and have no minimum storage durations.
This model provides predictable margins for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). It allows enterprises to forecast their spending with 100% accuracy. Our cloud pricing comparison shows the value of this approach. This financial predictability transforms how organizations manage their backup and recovery operations.
Achieve Compliance with the EU Data Act and NIS-2
New EU regulations are reshaping the digital landscape in 2025. The EU Data Act, applicable from September 12, 2025, mandates data portability. It requires providers to remove technical lock-ins, ensuring data can be transferred within 30 days.
The NIS-2 Directive also requires stronger cybersecurity measures. German implementation is expected by early 2026, demanding robust supply chain security and risk management. Non-compliance can lead to fines of up to €10 million or 2% of global turnover.
A compliant provider builds these requirements into its platform. Impossible Cloud is designed for this regulatory future. We offer:
- Data Portability: Full S3 compatibility and no egress fees ensure you can move your data freely, aligning with the Data Act.
- Supply Chain Assurance: As a dedicated EU provider, we strengthen your NIS-2 compliance posture.
- Immutable Storage: Object Lock provides ransomware protection and audit-ready retention.
Our disaster recovery services are built on these compliant principles. This readiness provides a distinct competitive advantage under the new rules.
Build Resilient Backups with an Always-Hot Architecture
Complex storage tiering creates operational risk and hidden costs. Restoring data from archival tiers can cause delays of several hours. These delays are unacceptable during a critical incident, such as a ransomware attack.
Impossible Cloud utilizes an “Always-Hot” object storage model. All data is immediately accessible with no tier-restore delays or fees. This architecture ensures consistent, predictable latencies for all read/write operations across millions of files.
This model simplifies operations for your BaaS solutions. It eliminates fragile lifecycle policies that can lead to API timeouts. An always-hot architecture is the foundation for a truly resilient and auditable recovery strategy.
Protect Investments with 100% S3-Compatible Storage
Migrating to a new storage platform can be a significant undertaking. Application rewrites and script modifications cost businesses thousands of hours. Full compatibility with the S3 API is critical to protect past investments and minimize risk.
Our platform offers complete S3 API compatibility. This ensures your existing applications, scripts, and tools continue to work without modification. We provide out-of-the-box integrations with leading backup tools, including a collaboration with NovaBackup.
This seamless integration allows for a simple, 3-step migration process. You can protect your technology investments and avoid vendor lock-in. Our approach makes switching to a sovereign cloud a practical, low-risk decision for any enterprise.
Drive Profitable Growth with a Partner-Ready BaaS Platform
For MSPs, resellers, and system integrators, predictable margins are key to success. Volatile pricing from hyperscalers erodes profitability and makes it difficult to build defensible service offerings. A partner-focused platform is essential for growth.
Impossible Cloud is predictable by design, enabling stable margins for BaaS and archiving services. Our partner program offers a multi-tenant console with robust IAM controls. It includes automation via API/CLI and detailed reporting for simplified management.
We are expanding local access for our partners. Recent distribution agreements with api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK demonstrate this commitment. Explore our reseller program. This partner-ready approach provides the tools for MSPs to thrive.
More Links
Wikipedia offers a comprehensive overview of data sovereignty, a key concept in digital governance.
The German Bundestag provides a detailed PDF document discussing cloud computing and related legislative topics.
The Hamburg data protection authority publishes an article addressing concerns about US access to EU cloud data, highlighting data sovereignty issues.
The Stiftung Datenschutz (Data Protection Foundation) offers a detailed news article focusing on various aspects of data protection.
Bitkom, a German digital association, shares a press release on the economy's demand for a German cloud solution.
The IT Planning Council presents a PDF document outlining the target architecture of the DVS framework, relevant for cloud computing strategies.
TeleTrusT provides a comprehensive guideline on Cloud Supply Chain Security in a PDF document, crucial for digital infrastructure resilience.
FAQ
What makes Impossible Cloud a sovereign cloud provider?
Impossible Cloud is a sovereign provider because we are a European company that stores and processes all data exclusively in certified EU data centers. We are governed solely by EU law, ensuring data is protected from foreign legal jurisdictions like the US CLOUD Act. We also offer country-level geofencing for precise data residency.
How does your pricing model benefit MSPs?
Our pricing model is designed for predictability, which is crucial for MSPs. By offering zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations, we provide a stable cost base. This allows MSPs to build BaaS and archiving services with defensible, predictable margins.
Is your platform compatible with my existing backup software?
Yes. Our platform is fully S3 API compatible, which means it works out-of-the-box with all major backup and recovery solutions that support S3 as a storage target. This includes leading tools like Veeam and our partner, NovaBackup.
How do you ensure my backups are safe from ransomware?
We provide multi-layered security, including Immutable Storage via S3 Object Lock. This feature allows you to make your backup data unchangeable for a defined period, preventing it from being encrypted or deleted by ransomware, ensuring you always have a clean recovery point.
How does Impossible Cloud help with EU Data Act compliance?
The EU Data Act requires data portability. Our combination of full S3 API compatibility and zero egress fees removes the technical and financial barriers to switching providers, directly aligning with the Act's goal of preventing vendor lock-in and empowering data owners.
What does 'Always-Hot' storage mean?
Always-Hot storage means all your data is instantly accessible at all times, with no delays or extra fees for retrieval. Unlike tiered storage models that move data to 'cold' or 'archive' layers, our model eliminates restore delays, which is critical for fast disaster recovery.
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