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For UK and EU IT leaders, integrating backup solutions like Veeam and Acronis with cloud storage involves more than capacity planning; it demands a strategy for data sovereignty and cost predictability. With 84% of European organizations planning to use sovereign cloud solutions, the focus is on providers that guarantee EU data residency. This article details how a native Impossible Cloud Veeam Acronis integration leverages S3-compatible object storage on EU-only infrastructure to eliminate vendor lock-in and hidden fees, offering a resilient, compliant alternative for enterprise workloads.
Key Takeaways
- A native Impossible Cloud Veeam Acronis integration provides a sovereign, EU-only storage target that ensures GDPR compliance and avoids CLOUD Act exposure.
- Full S3 API compatibility allows for a seamless, out-of-the-box connection with Veeam and Acronis, protecting existing investments in backup workflows and scripts.
- A predictable cost model with zero egress fees and no API call charges eliminates surprise bills and enables MSPs to build profitable, fixed-margin backup and disaster recovery services.
Establish Digital Sovereignty for Critical Backups
Storing backup data within EU borders is a strategic imperative for over 80% of businesses. An Impossible Cloud Veeam Acronis integration ensures your data remains under EU jurisdiction, avoiding CLOUD Act exposure entirely. Our platform operates exclusively in certified European data centers with country-level geofencing for full control. This commitment to EU-centric governance helps you meet stringent GDPR data residency requirements for all backup copies. This foundation of sovereignty is the first step in building a modern, compliant data protection strategy.
Activate Seamless Integration with 100% S3 API Compatibility
The full S3 API compatibility of Impossible Cloud ensures your existing tools keep working without modification. A study found that S3's API can reduce application development time by up to 25 % due to its widespread adoption. This means your Veeam and Acronis software connects out-of-the-box, protecting your past investments in scripts and workflows. The integration process is reduced to minutes, not months. You can immediately point your backup jobs to our S3 endpoint and begin securing data. This native compatibility is key to a frictionless transition to a sovereign cloud target.
Eliminate Bill Shock with a Predictable, Zero-Fee Cost Model
Hidden charges are a major challenge, with 56 % of European organizations overspending on cloud storage budgets. Our pricing model is predictable by design, featuring zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. For backup operations, which involve frequent data movement and API calls, this translates to savings of up to 60% on total storage costs. This transparent economic model provides the financial stability needed for long-term planning. For MSPs, this predictability allows for the creation of defensible, fixed-margin BaaS and archiving services.
Build Profitable MSP Services on Predictable Margins
The Impossible Cloud partner console is built for the channel, offering multi-tenant management and robust reporting. With our transparent pricing, MSPs can build services with predictable margins of 30% or more. Our growing distribution network, including api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK, expands local access for hundreds of resellers. This partner-ready platform simplifies onboarding and automates management for Veeam backup resellers.
Fortify Ransomware Defenses with Immutable Backups
Immutable storage is a core defense against ransomware, which is projected to cause over 1,700 incidents in Europe in 2025. Impossible Cloud integrates S3 Object Lock, allowing you to make your Veeam and Acronis backups immutable for a defined period. This Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) model prevents any modification or deletion of backup files, even by internal accounts. Implementing this feature is a key part of a modern 3-2-1 backup strategy, ensuring at least one copy of your data is unchangeable. This provides a guaranteed recovery point in the event of an attack.
Accelerate Recovery Times with an Always-Hot Architecture
Complex tiered storage can delay data recovery by hours, a critical failure during an outage. Impossible Cloud utilizes an “Always-Hot” architecture, ensuring 100% of your data is immediately accessible without restore delays or retrieval fees. This model provides the predictable low latencies required for rapid recovery with tools like Acronis and Veeam. Unlike tiered systems that can save 50-80 % on storage but add complexity, our approach simplifies operations and strengthens your Recovery Time Objective (RTO) across all datasets. This ensures your business continuity plans are built on a foundation of speed and reliability.
Future-Proof Your Strategy for EU Data Act and NIS-2 Compliance
Forthcoming EU regulations demand greater data control and security. The EU Data Act, effective September 2025, mandates data portability to prevent vendor lock-in, a principle core to our open standards approach. The NIS-2 directive requires robust supply-chain security and incident reporting, with potential fines up to 2% of global revenue for non-compliance. Our platform's built-in security measures, including multi-layer encryption and IAM with MFA, align directly with these requirements. Choosing a compliant-by-design object storage solution prepares your organization for the next wave of EU regulations.
Implement Your Sovereign Backup Solution in 4 Steps
Transitioning your Veeam or Acronis backups to a sovereign cloud is a straightforward process. Follow these four key steps to ensure a successful migration:
- Configure Your S3 Repository: In your Veeam or Acronis management console, create a new backup repository and select S3-compatible object storage.
- Enter Endpoint Credentials: Input the Impossible Cloud service endpoint URL, region, and your secure access credentials. Our system uses standard S3 authentication protocols.
- Enable Immutability: Activate the Object Lock feature within your backup job settings to make your data immutable for your desired retention period, adding a critical layer of ransomware protection.
- Run and Test a Backup Job: Execute an initial backup job to the new repository and perform a test restore of a small dataset to verify connectivity and data integrity.
This streamlined process ensures your Acronis-compatible storage is operational within minutes, securing your data in a sovereign environment.
Your Next Step Towards Sovereign Data Protection
Adopting a sovereign cloud for your Veeam and Acronis backups is more than a technical upgrade; it's a strategic move towards greater control, security, and financial predictability. With an EU-only focus, a zero-fee pricing model, and an enterprise-ready architecture, Impossible Cloud provides a practical path to digital sovereignty. Secure your critical data against modern threats while preparing for the future of EU data regulation. To see the platform in action, talk to an expert or get a demo today.
More Links
Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) presents statistical data on the use of cloud computing in enterprises.
KPMG provides insights and analysis on cloud adoption and trends in their Cloud Monitor 2022.
Open Telekom Cloud offers information on data security and GDPR compliance within their services.
FAQ
How do I configure Veeam or Acronis to use Impossible Cloud as a backup target?
You can configure it in minutes. In your backup software, simply add a new S3-compatible object storage repository. Then, enter the Impossible Cloud endpoint URL, your credentials, and link it to your backup jobs. You can also enable immutability (Object Lock) directly in the job settings.
What is 'Always-Hot' storage and why does it matter for restores?
'Always-Hot' storage means all your data is instantly accessible without any delays or retrieval fees. This is critical for disaster recovery, as it eliminates the hours-long waits common with tiered or archived storage, allowing you to restore your systems much faster.
Does using Impossible Cloud help me comply with the EU Data Act?
Yes. The EU Data Act requires data portability to prevent vendor lock-in. Impossible Cloud is built on open standards like the S3 API, ensuring you can easily move your data at any time without penalty, in full alignment with the Act's principles.
Is the platform suitable for Managed Service Providers (MSPs)?
Yes, it is designed for the channel. The platform includes a multi-tenant partner console, automation via API/CLI, and a predictable cost model with no egress fees, which allows MSPs to build profitable and scalable Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings.
How does geofencing work?
Geofencing allows you to restrict your data to specific countries within our European data center network. This provides an extra layer of control to ensure your data never leaves a predefined region, helping you meet specific regulatory or business requirements.
Can I try the service before committing?
Yes, we encourage you to see the performance and simplicity for yourself. You can start a free trial or request a personalized demo to test the Impossible Cloud Veeam Acronis integration with your own workloads.