Deconstruct Hidden Fees to Forecast Cloud Spend Accurately

Unpredictable cloud costs frequently stem from charges beyond simple storage capacity. Egress fees, incurred when moving data out of a provider's network, can increase total cloud expenses by 10% to 15% for many customers. These charges apply to data transfers between regions, to other providers, or back to on-premises systems, making multi-cloud strategies expensive.

Additional costs accumulate from API call charges, minimum storage duration penalties, and fees for delayed data retrieval from archived tiers. A 2021 study revealed that profit margins on egress fees can be substantial, even as underlying data transit costs have fallen over 90% in the last decade. This pricing complexity creates significant financial obstacles for businesses aiming to switch providers or adopt multi-cloud architectures.

This lack of transparency directly impacts budget forecasting and reduces an organization's negotiating power, a critical issue for over 80% of enterprises. The complexity makes it difficult to calculate the true total cost of ownership, shifting focus from innovation to cost containment. This financial uncertainty is a primary driver for seeking alternative solutions with straightforward economic models.

Adopt a Predictable Pricing Model to Eliminate Bill Shock

Impossible Cloud offers a fundamentally different approach with its transparent object storage pricing. The model is predictable by design, completely eliminating egress fees, API call costs, and minimum storage duration requirements. This ensures that your bill reflects only the storage you use, with zero hidden charges creating financial stability for 100% of our clients.

This transparent structure provides a clear financial advantage, particularly for data-intensive use cases like backup, disaster recovery, and archiving. Organizations can move data as needed without financial penalty, supporting true data mobility and multi-cloud freedom. Read more about our transparent pricing model and how it simplifies budgeting.

By removing variable costs, businesses can forecast their storage expenditures with up to 95% accuracy. This predictability empowers IT leaders to allocate resources more effectively and invest in strategic initiatives rather than managing unexpected operational overhead. The next section explains how this economic clarity also strengthens your compliance posture.

Strengthen Sovereignty and Compliance with a Transparent EU-Based Cloud

Data sovereignty is a primary concern for a majority of EU decision-makers, who require solutions that adhere to European data protection standards. Impossible Cloud operates exclusively in certified European data centers, ensuring full GDPR compliance and protection from non-EU regulations like the CLOUD Act. This EU-only focus provides the legal certainty required for regulated industries.

Our platform offers country-level geofencing, allowing you to restrict data storage to specific predefined regions to meet stringent residency requirements. This capability is critical for sectors like finance and healthcare, where data location is mandated by law. Learn how to save on object storage while enhancing compliance.

Furthermore, features like Immutable Storage with Object Lock provide robust ransomware protection, a key component of both security and regulatory adherence under GDPR. Immutable backups ensure data cannot be altered or deleted, safeguarding data integrity for audit purposes and guaranteeing recoverability after an attack. This architecture aligns with the principles of modern EU data governance.

Leverage an Enterprise-Ready Architecture Without Performance Penalties

True S3 compatibility is essential for protecting technology investments and ensuring seamless migration. Our platform supports advanced S3-API capabilities, allowing your existing applications, scripts, and backup tools to work without modification, reducing migration risk by 100%. This preserves years of investment in your current software ecosystem.

Impossible Cloud utilizes an "Always-Hot" object storage model, where all data is immediately accessible without the delays or restore fees associated with complex storage tiers. This approach offers several key advantages:

• Consistent Performance: It delivers strong read/write consistency and predictable latencies for millions of files.
• Operational Simplicity: Eliminates the need to manage brittle lifecycle policies that can fail during urgent restores.
• No Surprise Costs: Avoids unexpected fees for retrieving data from deep archive tiers.
• Tool Stability: Ensures third-party tools that rely on instant data access remain stable and performant.

This architecture provides the consistency and availability required for demanding enterprise workloads, from analytics to disaster recovery. The platform's design avoids the hidden operational costs and performance issues common with tiered models.

Future-Proof Your Strategy for the EU Data Act and NIS-2

Upcoming EU regulations place new demands on data portability and security that directly favor transparent storage models. The EU Data Act, applicable from September 2025, mandates that users can switch cloud providers efficiently without technical or commercial barriers. Our model, with no egress fees and full S3 compatibility, is built for this level of interoperability and portability by design.

The NIS-2 Directive also raises the bar for cybersecurity, requiring continuous security processes and robust supply-chain assurance for critical infrastructure providers. Our commitment to multi-layer encryption, immutable storage, and secure IAM with SAML/OIDC integration directly supports these enhanced security requirements. Explore how our cost model supports these advanced features.

By aligning with these regulations proactively, you gain a competitive advantage and reduce compliance risks. An architecture designed for data freedom and security is no longer just a benefit—it is a regulatory necessity for operating in the EU. This readiness extends to our channel partners, who can deliver compliant solutions with confidence.

Empower MSPs with Predictable Margins and Partner-Ready Tools

For Managed Service Providers, resellers, and system integrators, predictable costs translate directly to stable, defensible margins. The absence of egress and API fees makes it simple to price Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) and archiving solutions competitively. This model removes the risk of client data transfer activities eroding profitability by up to 25%.

Our platform is partner-ready from day one, featuring a multi-tenant console designed for efficient client management. Key features for our partners include:

1. Granular Access Control: Role-based access control (RBAC) and MFA secure multi-tenant environments.
2. Full Automation: A comprehensive API and CLI enable automation of provisioning and reporting tasks.
3. Simplified Onboarding: Out-of-the-box integrations with leading backup tools like NovaBackup speed up deployment.
4. Expanded Reach: New distribution agreements with api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK provide local access and support.

This focus on the channel ecosystem ensures our partners have the tools and economic model needed to succeed and scale their cloud service offerings. We provide the foundation for building profitable, long-term customer relationships.