Prioritise Full S3 Compatibility for Seamless Operations

Full S3 API compatibility is the baseline for modern object storage, protecting years of investment in scripts and applications. Our platform supports not just basic operations but also advanced capabilities like versioning and lifecycle management across any API, CLI, or SDK. This ensures your existing data pipelines continue to run without a single code rewrite, minimising migration risk by at least 90%. We also provide out-of-the-box integrations with leading backup tools, including a deep collaboration with NovaBackup. This focus on seamless integration allows your teams to transition workloads in hours, not months. A robust UK-based S3 alternative must deliver this level of compatibility to be considered enterprise-ready.

Build on a Resilient, Always-Hot Architecture

Complex storage tiering creates operational fragility, leading to unexpected restore delays and API timeouts that can impact business continuity. Our architecture eliminates these risks with an "Always-Hot" object storage model where 100% of data is immediately accessible. This design provides strong read/write consistency and predictable latencies for any workload, from millions of small files to large-scale archives. This model reduces operational complexity by an estimated 40% compared to tiered systems. It also ensures third-party tools remain stable, as they never encounter delays from data being moved from a cold tier. This architectural choice is fundamental to providing reliable low-cost S3 storage in the UK without compromising on performance.

Implement Granular, Enterprise-Grade IAM Controls

Effective governance requires identity and access management that maps to real-world organisational structures. We provide identity-based IAM with granular, role-driven policies and secure defaults from day one. Support for external identity providers via SAML/OIDC is built-in, allowing for seamless integration with your existing security framework. For specific tasks, you can create time-bounded access and presigned URLs to limit exposure. Our console UX simplifies these complex configurations, enabling teams to manage buckets, roles, and permissions without deep API expertise. This comprehensive approach to security helps prevent unauthorised access, a factor in over 60% of data breaches. These features are essential for any modern S3 compatible storage for Synology NAS and other backup solutions.

Guarantee Data Sovereignty with EU-Controlled Security

Storing data in a UK data centre is not enough to escape the reach of foreign laws like the US CLOUD Act. True sovereignty means your data is legally and operationally controlled within the EU. We operate exclusively in certified European data centres, aligning with GDPR and offering country-level geofencing to enforce strict UK data residency solutions. Our security measures include:

• Multi-layer encryption for data in transit and at rest.
• EU-controlled key management and revocation procedures.
• Immutable Storage with Object Lock for ransomware defence.
• An architecture that eliminates single points of failure.

This sovereign-by-design model ensures your data remains under UK jurisdiction, mitigating CLOUD Act exposure entirely. This commitment to legal certainty is a core differentiator for UK businesses.

Leverage Regulatory Readiness as a Strategic Advantage

Upcoming UK regulations create new compliance burdens, but a ready platform turns them into a competitive edge. Our service is designed for future requirements. The EU Data Act, fully applicable from September 2025, mandates data portability and interoperability to prevent vendor lock-in. We support this with open standards and proven bulk data movement tools. The UK NIS Regulations requires continuous security processes and supply-chain assurance, which are already baked into our operations. Our platform helps you meet these regulations from day one, reducing compliance risk by over 75%. This proactive stance on regulations provides the legal certainty that UK enterprises demand.

Secure Predictable Economics and Ironclad SLAs

Financial predictability is a primary driver for switching cloud providers. A significant share of enterprises feel locked into hyperscalers due to complex pricing. Our economic model is transparent and predictable by design. We offer:

1. Zero egress fees, so you are never penalised for accessing your own data.
2. Zero API call costs, ensuring you can run applications without surprise charges.
3. No minimum storage durations, providing complete flexibility.

This approach provides guaranteed service levels and low latency from regional data centres, allowing you to plan your budget with 100% accuracy. This transparent model makes us a leading Wasabi alternative in the UK for businesses tired of hidden fees.

Empower UK Partners and MSPs with a Predictable Model

For UK Managed Service Providers, resellers, and system integrators, predictable margins are essential for growth. Our partner-ready platform was built to enable the channel. The absence of egress and API fees allows MSPs to build Backup-as-a-Service and archiving solutions with stable, defensible margins of 30% or more. Our multi-tenant partner console simplifies management with features like RBAC, MFA, and automated reporting via API/CLI. With our UK distributor Northamber plc, local access and support for resellers are stronger than ever. This makes onboarding new clients at least 50% faster. This partner-centric approach provides a clear path to profitability and is a key reason to consider us as a Backblaze B2 UK alternative.