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For IT leaders, protecting Veeam backups involves a constant balance of cost, compliance, and security. Many cloud storage options introduce unpredictable egress fees and API call costs, complicating budgets for the 95% of companies relying on cloud services. Furthermore, regulations like GDPR and the upcoming NIS-2 directive demand strict data sovereignty-a guarantee non-EU providers cannot offer due to laws like the U.S. CLOUD Act. This article outlines a clear path to leveraging European S3 compatible storage for Veeam to achieve digital sovereignty, fortify ransomware defenses, and unlock predictable costs.
Key Takeaways
- True digital sovereignty for Veeam backups requires an EU-owned and operated S3 provider to eliminate exposure to foreign laws like the U.S. CLOUD Act.
- Pairing Veeam with S3 Object Lock creates immutable backups, providing a critical defense against ransomware by making data unchangeable for its entire retention period.
- A predictable cost model with zero egress fees and no API call charges is essential for eliminating hidden costs and enabling accurate budget forecasting for Veeam backups.
Eliminate CLOUD Act Exposure and Ensure GDPR Compliance
Storing Veeam backups in an EU data center is not enough if the provider is subject to non-EU laws. The U.S. CLOUD Act allows U.S. authorities to access data held by American companies, regardless of its location, creating a direct conflict with GDPR. This exposes sensitive data, with potential GDPR fines reaching 4% of global turnover.
A sovereign-by-design approach solves this challenge completely. By using an EU-owned and operated provider, all data remains exclusively within certified European data centers under EU legal control. This design provides the legal certainty 100% of regulated businesses need. Our platform offers country-level geofencing, giving you precise control over data residency for your cloud backup strategy.
This commitment to digital sovereignty is foundational for modern data protection.
Fortify Veeam Backups with Immutable S3 Object Lock
Backups are targeted in over 94% of ransomware attacks, making immutability a critical defense layer. Using S3 Object Lock with Veeam creates immutable backups, making it impossible to alter or delete data before its retention period expires. This write-once-read-many (WORM) model ensures you always have a clean recovery point.
Even if an attacker gains administrative credentials, the backup data remains untouchable. This feature is a non-negotiable component of modern ransomware protection. Our architecture combines S3 Object Lock with multi-layer encryption and an infrastructure with no single points of failure, ensuring your last line of defense remains secure. This is how you build a truly ransomware-proof storage environment.
This resilience provides the peace of mind needed to focus on business growth, not just survival.
End Surprise Bills with a Zero Egress Fee Model
Unpredictable cloud costs are a major pain point for IT leaders, with over 62% of enterprises facing budget overruns due to hidden fees. Data egress fees, charged when moving data out of a cloud, and API call costs can quickly inflate your storage bill. This makes budget forecasting for Veeam backups nearly impossible.
A predictable-by-design pricing model eliminates these issues entirely. We offer S3 compatible storage for Veeam with:
- Zero egress fees
- Zero API call costs
- No minimum storage duration
This transparent approach ensures you only pay for the storage you use. For Managed Service Providers, this model allows for predictable, defensible margins on Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings. It transforms your Veeam storage solution from a cost center into a predictable operational expense.
With costs under control, you can allocate resources to innovation instead of budget overruns.
Optimize Veeam Performance with an Enterprise-Ready Architecture
True S3 compatibility goes beyond basic operations. Our platform supports advanced capabilities like versioning and lifecycle management, ensuring your existing Veeam jobs and scripts work without any code rewrites. This protects your past investments and minimizes migration risk by at least 50%.
We simplify operations with our "Always-Hot" object storage model. Unlike tiered storage that creates delays and complexity during restores, all data on our platform is immediately accessible with predictable, low latencies. This reduces operational complexity by an estimated 30%. This approach aligns with Veeam's best practices, which advise against provider-side tiering that can interfere with backup operations.
This robust architecture guarantees the consistency and availability needed for demanding disaster recovery workloads.
Meet NIS-2 and EU Data Act Mandates by Design
Upcoming EU regulations raise the bar for data protection and portability. The NIS-2 directive, which must be transposed into national law by October 2024, mandates robust backup and disaster recovery capabilities. It requires a continuous security process, including supply-chain assurance, which is baked into our operations.
The EU Data Act, applicable from September 2025, is designed to prevent vendor lock-in. It requires that users can switch cloud providers easily, a principle our model already embodies with its use of the open S3 standard and zero egress fees. This ensures you can prove a real exit path for auditors. Choosing a compliant sovereign S3 storage provider is a direct competitive advantage.
This proactive alignment with regulations ensures your infrastructure is ready for the future of EU compliance.
Build Profitable BaaS Offerings on a Partner-Ready Foundation
For MSPs, resellers, and system integrators, profitability depends on predictable costs and operational efficiency. Our partner-ready platform is designed to help you succeed, offering stable margins for BaaS and archiving services. We provide a multi-tenant console with robust role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Partners can leverage our comprehensive API and CLI for full automation and detailed reporting. Fast onboarding helps you accelerate time-to-revenue by weeks. Our expanding distribution network, including api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK, provides local access and support for hundreds of partners. This ecosystem is ideal for delivering specialized services like Veeam immutable backups.
This partner-centric model provides the tools you need to scale your business effectively.
A 3-Step Guide to Securing Veeam with Sovereign S3 Storage
Transitioning to a sovereign and resilient storage repository for Veeam is a straightforward process. A phased approach minimizes disruption and ensures a successful migration with zero downtime. Here is a simple plan to get started:
- Configure Your Endpoints: Update your Veeam Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR) to point to our EU-only S3 storage regions. This process often takes less than 15 minutes and requires no code changes.
- Set Immutability Policies: Use S3 Object Lock to define retention periods for your critical backup jobs. Always use Veeam's SOBR Copy mode to send backups to immutable storage immediately, closing any vulnerability window.
- Test Your Recovery Plan: Conduct a test restore to validate the integrity of your backups and familiarize your team with the recovery process. Regular testing is a core requirement under the NIS-2 directive for many organizations.
Following these steps provides a practical path to significantly improving your data resilience. For more details, explore our guide on finding the cheapest S3 storage without compromising on features.
Now is the time to take control of your Veeam backup strategy.
More Links
Wikipedia provides a comprehensive overview of Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), a scalable cloud storage service.
The German Data Protection Conference (DSK) offers a position paper outlining criteria for sovereign clouds.
The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) provides statistics on the use of cloud computing in German companies.
Bitkom presents their 2025 cloud report in a detailed presentation (PDF).
The German Bundestag offers a document (PDF) likely related to a parliamentary inquiry or report concerning digital topics.
Fraunhofer SIT provides a study or technical report (PDF) focusing on cloud storage security.
The Veeam Help Center describes the limitations of using S3-compatible storage with Veeam's backup solutions for vSphere.
FAQ
What makes your S3 compatible storage 'sovereign by design'?
Our platform is sovereign by design because we are a European company, operating exclusively in certified European data centers. This ensures all data is governed solely by EU law, protecting it from foreign jurisdictional overreach like the U.S. CLOUD Act and guaranteeing GDPR compliance.
Is your platform fully compatible with all Veeam features?
Yes, we provide full S3 API compatibility, ensuring all Veeam features, including Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR) with Copy mode and S3 Object Lock for immutability, work seamlessly without any need for reconfiguration or custom scripts.
How does your 'Always-Hot' storage model benefit Veeam restores?
Our 'Always-Hot' model means all data is immediately accessible without any delays from tiering or archives. This simplifies operations and ensures fast, predictable restore times for any Veeam backup, which is critical during a disaster recovery scenario.
Can I use your storage to meet NIS-2 and DORA compliance?
Yes. Our platform's features, including immutable storage, robust encryption, EU-only data residency, and documented security processes, are designed to help organizations in critical sectors like finance meet the stringent requirements of both the NIS-2 directive and DORA.
How do you support MSPs and channel partners?
We provide a partner-ready platform with a multi-tenant console, full automation via API/CLI, and detailed reporting. Our predictable pricing model with no egress or API fees allows partners to build profitable and scalable Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings with defensible margins.
How do I start migrating my Veeam backups to your platform?
Starting is simple. You can begin with a free trial to test the platform. The migration involves updating the endpoint in your Veeam SOBR configuration to point to our S3 service, a process that typically takes only a few minutes. Our support team is available to assist you.



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