Meet UK Data Sovereignty Demands

UK organizations must comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 for all personal data. This responsibility extends to third-party cloud storage providers, making provider origin a key selection criterion. Storing data outside of a compliant jurisdiction exposes businesses to risks like the US CLOUD Act. A UK-based provider with geofenced storage ensures data stays within a predefined region under EU rules. This approach guarantees data is governed exclusively by UK law. Impossible Cloud operates exclusively in certified European data centers, providing a direct solution to these sovereignty challenges. This foundation is the first step in building a compliant backup architecture.

Integrate Veeam with S3-Compatible Sovereign Storage

Veeam integrates seamlessly with any S3-compatible object storage, enabling robust off-site backups. The key is choosing a storage backend that enhances Veeam's capabilities, particularly for ransomware protection. Using immutable backups via S3 Object Lock is a non-negotiable best practice. This feature ensures that once backup data is written, it cannot be altered or deleted for a specified period. This makes your recovery points untouchable, even by attackers with administrative credentials. Impossible Cloud's full S3-API compatibility ensures your existing Veeam workflows, scripts, and tools continue to operate without any changes. This smooth integration allows you to focus on policy and protection, not platform compatibility.

Eliminate Unpredictable Cloud Backup Costs

Many cloud providers impose significant egress fees and API call charges, making budget forecasting nearly impossible. A 10 TB restore operation can unexpectedly cost thousands, creating financial friction when you need data most. Impossible Cloud offers a transparent economic model designed for predictability. We charge for storage used with absolutely no egress fees or API call costs. This model provides predictable margins for MSPs and simplifies budget management for enterprises. Here is how our model directly benefits your Veeam storage costs:

• Zero Egress Fees: Restore any amount of data, any time, without penalty.
• No API Call Costs: Veeam's operations will never trigger extra API charges.
• No Minimum Storage Duration: Pay only for what you use, for as long as you use it.
• Always-Hot Access: All data is immediately available with no tier-restore delays or fees.

This transparent approach removes the financial barriers to effective disaster recovery planning.

Deploy Immutable Veeam Backups for Ransomware Defense

Ransomware attacks increasingly target backup files to prevent recovery. Immutability is your strongest defense. Impossible Cloud's secure cloud backup leverages S3 Object Lock to make your Veeam backups unchangeable for their entire retention period. Once enabled in your Veeam repository settings, every backup file is protected from deletion or modification. This provides an audit-ready retention policy and a guaranteed clean recovery point. This capability is also critical for meeting the supply-chain security and resilience requirements of regulations like UK NIS Regulations. By making your backup data tamper-proof, you create a reliable last line of defense. This prepares your organization for rapid recovery from any incident.

Leverage an 'Always-Hot' Architecture for Faster Recovery

Complex storage tiering models introduce delays and unexpected costs during restores. Waiting for data to move from an archive tier can increase recovery time objectives (RTOs) by hours or even days. Impossible Cloud utilizes an 'Always-Hot' object storage model. Every piece of data is always immediately accessible, eliminating restore delays entirely. This architecture offers several advantages for Veeam users:

1. Predictable Performance: Enjoy consistent read/write latency for backups and restores.
2. Simplified Operations: No need to manage complex lifecycle policies to move data between tiers.
3. No Surprise Fees: Avoid the access fees associated with retrieving data from cold storage.
4. Stable Integrations: Third-party tools that access your backup data will not fail due to API timeouts from cold tiers.

This model ensures your recovery process is as fast and efficient as your backup process.

Empower UK MSPs with a Partner-Ready Platform

For UK MSPs and resellers, offering a true sovereign cloud solution for Veeam backups is a significant competitive advantage. Impossible Cloud is predictable by design, enabling stable and defensible margins for Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings. Our partner console provides multi-tenant management, role-based access control (RBAC), and MFA for security. Automation is available via our full API/CLI support. We accelerate market access through our UK distributor, Northamber plc. This partnership provides local support and streamlined onboarding for UK resellers. This allows our partners to deliver compliant and cost-effective data protection services.

Navigate Future Regulations with a Compliant-Ready Platform

The regulatory landscape is constantly evolving. The EU Data Act, applicable from September 2025, mandates data portability and interoperability to prevent vendor lock-in. UK businesses serving EU customers must comply. Impossible Cloud is built on open standards, ensuring you can always move your data. Likewise, the UK NIS Regulations requires continuous security processes and supply-chain assurance. Our platform's built-in security features help you meet these obligations. Choosing a forward-looking UK data residency solution ensures you are prepared for tomorrow's compliance demands. This proactive stance on regulation protects your business long-term.

Take Control of Your Veeam Backup Strategy

Building a modern data protection strategy requires more than just great backup software. It demands a storage foundation that is sovereign, secure, and economically predictable. By pairing Veeam's capabilities with Impossible Cloud's sovereign object storage, UK businesses can achieve compliance, defend against ransomware, and eliminate unpredictable costs. You can protect your business from the US CLOUD Act and ensure your data remains yours. Take the next step and see how our platform works. Talk to an expert to design your sovereign backup solution.