Establish a Sovereign Data Perimeter with Geofenced Storage

True data sovereignty means your data is subject only to the laws of the country where it is stored. For businesses in the Netherlands, using a cloud provider subject to non-EU laws like the U.S. CLOUD Act creates a direct legal conflict with GDPR. Even with data residency in an Amsterdam data center, a non-EU provider can be compelled to surrender your data to foreign authorities.

A sovereign-by-design approach solves this by using exclusively EU-owned and operated data centers. Impossible Cloud enforces this with country-level geofencing, guaranteeing your backup data never leaves predefined EU regions. This provides the legal certainty required for regulated workloads in sectors like financial services and healthcare. You can find more information about secure EU data centers on our blog. This strategy ensures compliance is built into the architecture, not just a contractual claim.

Implement Ransomware-Proof Backups with Immutable Storage

Ransomware attacks continue to disrupt operations for thousands of Dutch companies annually. A secure cloud backup is your last line of defense, but it must be immune to tampering. This is achieved with S3 Object Lock, a feature that makes backup data immutable for a defined period. Once written, data cannot be altered or deleted by anyone -not even administrators-protecting it from malicious encryption.

This capability is a core component of a modern cyber resilience strategy. Here is how it strengthens your security posture:

• WORM Compliance: It creates Write-Once-Read-Many (WORM) storage, meeting strict retention policies for audit and compliance purposes.
• Guaranteed Recovery: Immutable backups ensure a clean, uncorrupted data copy is always available for recovery after an attack, minimizing downtime by over 90% in many cases.
• Automated Protection: Set policies directly from leading backup tools like Veeam or our partner NovaBackup, automating your defense against threats.
• Policy Enforcement: It enforces data governance rules automatically, reducing the risk of human error leading to data loss.

By making immutability a default part of your backup strategy, you shift from a reactive to a proactive security model.

Eliminate Hidden Costs with a Predictable Economic Model

Many businesses in the Netherlands feel locked into their cloud providers due to complex and unpredictable billing. Egress fees-charges for moving your own data out of the cloud-can inflate costs by 30% or more during a large-scale recovery. API call charges add another layer of unpredictable operational expense, penalizing you for actively using your stored data.

A transparent economic model is essential for effective budget management. Impossible Cloud was built to be predictable by design, with zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This model delivers direct benefits, especially for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) building Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings. Predictable costs translate to stable, defensible margins. Learn more about our object storage pricing model. This approach removes financial barriers to data mobility and ensures you only pay for the storage you use.

Leverage an Enterprise-Ready, S3-Compatible Architecture

Switching to a new cloud provider should not require re-engineering your existing applications and backup scripts. Full S3 API compatibility ensures that your current tools and workflows continue to operate without modification. This protects your past investments and dramatically reduces migration risk, with teams reporting up to 80% less migration effort.

An enterprise-ready platform goes beyond basic compatibility. It must deliver consistent performance and availability. Key architectural features include:

1. Advanced S3 Capabilities: Support for versioning, lifecycle management, and event notifications is built-in.
2. "Always-Hot" Access: All data is immediately accessible without the restore delays or fees associated with tiered, deep-archive storage. This simplifies operations and ensures fast recovery times.
3. Multi-AZ Resilience: Data is replicated across multiple availability zones, eliminating single points of failure and ensuring high availability.
4. Granular Access Control: Identity-based IAM with MFA, RBAC, and support for external IdPs via SAML/OIDC allows you to map permissions to your organizational structure.

This robust foundation ensures your object storage is ready for any workload, from backup and recovery to archiving and analytics.

Future-Proof Your Compliance with EU Data Act and NIS-2 Readiness

The European regulatory landscape is evolving, and your cloud partner must be prepared for what comes next. Two key regulations will shape 2025 and beyond: the EU Data Act and the NIS-2 Directive. Choosing a compliant provider is a competitive advantage that reduces future risk.

The EU Data Act, applicable from September 2025, mandates data portability and interoperability to prevent vendor lock-in. Impossible Cloud's architecture, with its full S3 compatibility and zero egress fees, is designed for this. The NIS-2 Directive imposes stricter cybersecurity and supply-chain assurance requirements on critical sectors. Our focus on multi-layer encryption and immutable storage helps you meet these obligations. Explore more about EU cloud data protection on our blog. Proactive alignment with these frameworks demonstrates a commitment to long-term data governance.

Empower MSPs and Resellers with a Partner-Ready Platform

For MSPs and system integrators in the Netherlands, a successful cloud backup service depends on operational efficiency and predictable margins. A partner-ready platform provides the tools needed to manage multiple clients securely and at scale. This includes a multi-tenant console with robust role-based access control (RBAC) and MFA for security.

Automation via a full-featured API and CLI allows for seamless integration into existing management and billing systems. Fast onboarding and clear reporting simplify day-to-day operations. With growing distribution channels, including our partners api in Germany and Northamber plc in the UK, we are expanding local access for resellers across Europe. This ecosystem provides the foundation for building profitable and compliant sovereign cloud storage services.