Sovereign Cloud Storage Netherlands

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A strong majority of EU decision-makers are demanding European solutions for their critical data infrastructure. For businesses in the Netherlands, the need for sovereign cloud storage is driven by the legal conflicts between regulations like GDPR and foreign laws such as the U.S. CLOUD Act. Choosing a provider subject to non-EU jurisdiction creates significant compliance and security risks, even when data is stored in local data centers. The solution is a platform that is sovereign by design, offering country-level geofencing, 100% S3 compatibility, and a transparent economic model with zero egress fees. This approach provides a practical, enterprise-ready EU alternative that reduces lock-in risk and strengthens data control.

Key Takeaways

True digital sovereignty for Dutch businesses requires an EU-owned and operated cloud provider to eliminate risks from foreign laws like the U.S. CLOUD Act.
A predictable cost model with zero egress fees and no API call costs aligns with the EU Data Act's goals and allows for stable financial planning.
Full S3 compatibility combined with an 'Always-Hot' architecture simplifies migration and operations, ensuring all data is instantly accessible without complex tiering.

Prioritize EU Data Residency to Mitigate Regulatory Risk

For Dutch organizations, data sovereignty is the principle that data is subject only to European rules, a critical defense against foreign laws. The U.S. CLOUD Act allows authorities to compel American companies to provide data, even if it resides in a Netherlands data center. This creates a direct conflict with the GDPR, which requires a legal basis like a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty for such transfers. Choosing a strictly EU-centric provider eliminates this entire risk category. A recent investigation found over 20,000 Dutch institutions rely heavily on U.S. cloud services, highlighting a significant dependency. True EU-only S3 storage is not just about location; it is about legal jurisdiction. This shift toward European providers is the foundation for a secure digital strategy.

Eliminate Trade-Offs with S3-Compatible Sovereign Storage

Many IT leaders believe achieving sovereignty means sacrificing compatibility with their existing tools and workflows. A fully S3-compatible object storage platform ensures that all your applications, scripts, and backup tools continue to work without any code rewrites. This protects your past investments in technology and training, minimizing migration risk to zero. Our platform offers more than just basic S3 operations. We provide a complete feature set for modern data management. Here are four key capabilities:

Advanced versioning and lifecycle management policies.
Event notifications for automated workflows.
Seamless integration with leading backup software like NovaBackup.
Full support for API, CLI, and SDK interactions.

This 1-to-1 compatibility makes switching to a sovereign solution a practical upgrade, not a complex overhaul. With S3 storage in the Netherlands, you gain compliance without losing functionality. This approach ensures business continuity while strengthening your data governance posture.

Deploy Immutable Backups for Audit-Ready Ransomware Defense

Ransomware attacks continue to grow in sophistication, making immutable storage a baseline requirement for any serious disaster recovery plan. Our platform includes Immutable Storage with Object Lock, a feature that makes data unchangeable and undeletable for a specified period. This provides a guaranteed clean copy of your data for recovery, rendering ransomware attacks ineffective. This capability is a core component of a modern 3-2-1 or 4-2-2 backup strategy. In addition to immutability, our security architecture includes multiple layers of protection. We ensure your data is secure with these three measures:

Multi-layer encryption for data in transit and at rest.
Granular Identity and Access Management (IAM) with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to enforce the principle of least privilege.

This combination of features delivers an audit-ready defense against modern cyber threats. Implementing secure cloud backup is a direct path to resilience. It prepares your organization to recover from an incident in minutes, not days.

Streamline Data Access and Eliminate Tiering Complexity

Complex storage tiering often creates hidden costs and operational friction, with restore delays and API timeouts causing significant issues. Our "Always-Hot" object storage model simplifies operations by ensuring 100% of your data is immediately accessible. This architecture eliminates the need for fragile lifecycle policies that can fail during urgent restores or clash with analytics workloads. With our model, you avoid restore surprises and keep third-party tools stable. This approach reduces operational complexity by at least 50% compared to tiered systems. Predictable latencies and strong read/write consistency make our object storage solutions ideal for mixed workloads. This design ensures your data is always ready when you need it.

Align with EU Data Act and NIS-2 for Future-Proof Compliance

The European regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, and your storage strategy must be prepared for what comes next. Two key regulations are shaping the future of data management. The EU Data Act, with most rules applying from September 2025, is designed to prevent vendor lock-in by mandating data portability. The NIS-2 Directive requires organizations to implement continuous security processes and supply-chain assurance. Our platform is built to meet these future requirements today. Key alignment points include:

Data Portability: Our model with zero egress fees and full S3 compatibility ensures you can move your data freely, aligning with the Data Act's core principles.
Continuous Security: Immutable storage and robust IAM controls are baked into our operations, addressing NIS-2's call for enhanced cyber resilience.
Supply-Chain Assurance: As a European provider, we offer clear legal certainty and help secure your digital supply chain under EU law.

This proactive stance on compliance turns regulatory obligations into a competitive advantage. By focusing on EU data protection, you build a resilient and adaptable infrastructure. This prepares your organization for the next decade of digital transformation.

Drive Channel Growth with a Partner-Ready Sovereign Cloud

For Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and resellers in the Netherlands, predictable margins are essential for building a profitable business. Our partner program is designed for predictability, with zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations. This model allows partners to offer Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) and archiving solutions with stable, defensible margins. Our multi-tenant partner console provides all the tools needed for efficient management. MSPs can easily manage multiple clients with robust RBAC and MFA controls. We are also expanding our reach, with distributors like Northamber plc in the UK and api in Germany making it easier for local resellers to get started. Partners can onboard new customers in under 60 minutes. It is simple to choose a sovereign provider that actively supports channel growth. Talk to an expert to learn how our partner-ready platform can benefit your business.

FAQ

Why is the U.S. CLOUD Act a risk for data stored in the Netherlands?

The CLOUD Act allows U.S. authorities to demand data from U.S.-based tech companies, regardless of where the data is stored globally. This means data in a Dutch data center owned by a U.S. company is still subject to U.S. law, creating a direct conflict with GDPR and undermining data sovereignty.

What is Immutable Storage and how does it protect against ransomware?

Immutable Storage, using features like S3 Object Lock, makes data unchangeable and undeletable for a set period. If a ransomware attack occurs, you have a guaranteed, unaltered copy of your data that you can restore, making the attack ineffective.

What does 'Always-Hot' storage mean?

It means all of your data is stored in a high-performance tier and is immediately accessible at all times. This eliminates the complexity, delays, and hidden costs associated with traditional tiered storage (hot, cool, archive), where retrieving data from colder tiers can be slow and expensive.

Is this sovereign cloud storage solution suitable for MSPs?

Yes, it is designed for the channel. A predictable pricing model with no egress or API fees ensures stable margins for MSPs. Features like a multi-tenant console, automation via API/CLI, and simple onboarding make it easy to manage multiple clients securely and efficiently.

How does this platform align with the EU Data Act?

The EU Data Act, effective from September 2025, aims to prevent vendor lock-in. Our platform's use of the standard S3 API and a pricing model with no egress fees directly supports these goals, ensuring customers have full control and portability of their data.

What does country-level geofencing mean?

Country-level geofencing allows you to restrict your data storage to specific data centers within a predefined country in the EU. This provides an additional layer of control for organizations in regulated industries like finance or healthcare that have strict data residency requirements.

Achieve Digital Sovereignty in the Netherlands with Predictable Cloud Storage

Christian Kaul