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European IT leaders face a critical need for digital sovereignty, with over 75% demanding EU-based solutions for their data. For Managed Service Providers leveraging MSP360, this requires a storage backend that guarantees GDPR compliance and eliminates regulatory exposure. The challenge is finding a platform that delivers this control without sacrificing performance or introducing complex, unpredictable costs. This article outlines how sovereign S3 object storage for MSP360 in Europe provides a resilient, cost-effective framework. It ensures your clients' backup data remains geofenced within the EU, protected by immutable locks, and accessible through a 100% S3-compatible API, all while delivering predictable margins for your business.
Key Takeaways
- True digital sovereignty is achieved by using storage that operates exclusively in EU data centers, ensuring GDPR compliance and eliminating exposure to the US CLOUD Act.
- MSPs can secure predictable margins by choosing a storage partner with a transparent cost model featuring zero egress fees, no API call costs, and no minimum storage durations.
- Immutable backups using S3 Object Lock provide robust ransomware protection by making backup data unchangeable, guaranteeing a clean recovery point for MSP360.
Guarantee EU Data Sovereignty and Eliminate CLOUD Act Exposure
A majority of EU decision-makers now require European solutions for critical data infrastructure. Our platform provides true sovereign S3 object storage for MSP360 in Europe by operating exclusively in certified EU data centers. This design ensures 100% GDPR compliance for all client backups. We offer country-level geofencing to keep data within predefined regions under strict EU rules. This architecture completely removes exposure to the US CLOUD Act. Your clients' data is governed solely by EU law, providing legal certainty for even the most regulated workloads. This verifiable commitment to European data sovereignty builds significant trust.
This focus on jurisdictional control is the foundation of a modern data protection strategy.
Stabilize Margins with a Predictable, Partner-First Cost Model
Many MSPs feel locked into providers due to complex pricing, with over 60% citing cost unpredictability as a major pain point. We eliminate this challenge with a transparent economic model designed for partners. Our pricing includes zero egress fees, zero API call costs, and no minimum storage duration charges. This allows you to build BaaS and DRaaS offerings with predictable, defensible margins of at least 30%. You can restore client data from MSP360 backups without facing punitive exit fees. This transparent approach transforms your MSP backup storage from a cost center into a predictable revenue stream. The financial stability offered by this model empowers you to scale your services confidently.
Ensure Seamless MSP360 Integration with 100% S3 API Compatibility
Migrating backup tools often introduces risk and requires costly engineering effort. Our platform avoids this entirely by offering full S3 API compatibility that protects your existing investments. Your MSP360 configuration, scripts, and tools continue working without a single code rewrite. This goes beyond basic operations to support advanced capabilities. Here is what that enables:
- Full support for versioning and object tagging.
- Lifecycle management policies that automate data retention.
- IAM policies that map directly to your existing roles.
- Event notifications for streamlined workflow automation.
This 1-to-1 compatibility minimizes migration risk to nearly zero. You can point your MSP360 jobs to our endpoint and operations continue uninterrupted, ensuring a smooth transition to a GDPR-compliant S3 storage backend. This operational continuity allows your team to focus on service delivery, not on re-engineering.
Deliver Robust Ransomware Protection with Immutable Backups
Ransomware remains a top threat, with attacks growing by over 90% in the last year. A resilient backup strategy is your clients' last line of defense. We provide immutable storage using S3 Object Lock to make MSP360 backups unchangeable. Once written, no user or application can alter or delete backup data for a defined retention period. This write-once-read-many (WORM) model renders ransomware encryption attempts useless. It provides an audit-ready retention trail for compliance and guarantees a clean recovery point. Combined with multi-layer encryption in transit and at rest, it creates a formidable defense for your clients' most critical assets, solidifying your role as a security partner when you choose a sovereign provider.
This powerful security feature is complemented by an architecture built for immediate access.
Improve Recovery Times with an 'Always-Hot' Storage Architecture
Complex storage tiers often cause restore delays of up to 48 hours, failing SLAs and frustrating clients. Our architecture eliminates this problem with an 'Always-Hot' object storage model. All data is immediately accessible without any tier-restore delays or hidden retrieval fees. This approach reduces operational complexity by over 50% compared to tiered systems. Every file in your MSP360 backup is ready for instant recovery. This ensures your RTOs are met consistently and keeps third-party tools stable during urgent restores. This high-performance model is essential for any effective disaster recovery plan. By providing consistent, low-latency access, you enhance the reliability of your services.
Leverage a Partner-Ready Platform Built for MSP Growth
Our platform is engineered to help our partners scale efficiently. The partner console provides powerful tools for streamlined operations. Key features for MSPs include:
- Multi-tenant management with role-based access control (RBAC).
- Mandatory MFA to secure all administrative accounts.
- Full automation capabilities via a comprehensive API and CLI.
- Integrated reporting for clear visibility into usage and billing.
Onboarding takes less than 60 minutes, allowing you to deploy solutions quickly. We are expanding local access through new distribution agreements. These include partnerships with API in Germany and our first UK distributor, Northamber plc. This growing ecosystem demonstrates our 100% commitment to the channel and provides the best cloud storage for MSP360 partners. This robust support structure prepares your business for future regulatory demands.
Future-Proof Your Services for Upcoming EU Regulations
The European regulatory landscape continues to evolve, creating new compliance burdens. Our platform is sovereign by design, aligning with upcoming directives from day one. The EU Data Act, effective from September 2025, mandates data portability and interoperability. Our use of open standards and zero egress fees ensures you already meet these requirements. We provide a real exit path, preventing vendor lock-in. The NIS-2 Directive demands continuous security processes and supply-chain assurance. Our architecture, with features like immutable storage and EU-only data centers, bakes these principles into our core operations, not as an afterthought. Choosing our compliant cloud storage makes regulatory readiness a competitive advantage. Now is the time to implement a truly sovereign storage solution.
Take the Next Step Towards Sovereign Cloud Backup
Making the switch to a sovereign cloud storage provider is a practical step toward building a more resilient and profitable MSP business. With a platform that is predictable by design, you can protect your margins and deliver the compliance guarantees your clients demand. Our full S3 compatibility ensures the transition for your MSP360 workloads is seamless, requiring no changes to your existing workflows. Onboarding takes just minutes, not weeks. Explore the benefits of a true EU-centric cloud alternative and see how our partner program can help you grow. Start a free trial or talk to one of our experts today to design a sovereign object storage solution for your clients.
More Links
European Commission presents the European data strategy as part of the 'Europe Fit for the Digital Age' initiative.
Eurostat provides statistics on cloud computing usage by enterprises across Europe.
Wikipedia offers an article (in German) on digital sovereignty.
Wikipedia provides an article explaining object storage.
EUR-Lex provides the official text of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679).
FAQ
What makes your S3 object storage 'sovereign'?
Our service is sovereign by design because we operate exclusively in certified European data centers. All data is stored and processed under EU law, with country-level geofencing available. This ensures full GDPR compliance and removes any data exposure to non-EU laws like the US CLOUD Act.
Are there any hidden fees for using your storage with MSP360?
No. Our pricing model is transparent and designed for MSPs. We have zero egress fees, no charges for API calls, and no minimum storage duration. This allows you to predict your costs accurately and protect your margins when backing up or restoring data.
Do I need to change my MSP360 scripts to use your storage?
No. We offer full S3 API compatibility, meaning all your existing applications, scripts, and tools for MSP360 will work without modification. You only need to change the storage endpoint and access keys in your configuration.
How does your 'Always-Hot' model help with disaster recovery?
Our 'Always-Hot' model ensures all data is immediately available for restore, eliminating the delays and retrieval fees associated with tiered storage. This allows you to meet faster Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and provide more reliable disaster recovery services to your clients.
Is your platform suitable for managing multiple clients?
Yes, our platform is built for partners. It includes a multi-tenant console with role-based access control (RBAC) and MFA, API/CLI for automation, and integrated reporting, making it easy to manage multiple clients securely and efficiently.
How does your solution align with the upcoming EU Data Act?
The EU Data Act requires data portability and prevents vendor lock-in. Our platform aligns with this by design, as we use open standards (S3 API) and have no egress fees, ensuring you can always move your data freely. This makes our solution future-proof for upcoming European regulations.



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