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The UK's video production industry faces a dual challenge: managing petabytes of high-resolution footage while navigating complex data regulations. Hyperscaler cloud solutions often introduce unpredictable egress fees, which can account for over 10% of a total cloud bill. Furthermore, with regulations like GDPR and the upcoming EU Data Act, ensuring data sovereignty is no longer optional. This article outlines a strategic approach to video production storage that delivers cost predictability, robust security, and full compliance for UK-based creative teams and the MSPs that support them.
Key Takeaways
- Eliminate unpredictable cloud costs with a storage model that has zero egress fees and no API call charges, making budgeting for large-scale video projects simple and predictable.
- Ensure GDPR and EU Data Act compliance with a sovereign cloud solution that stores all data exclusively in certified European data centers, protecting you from CLOUD Act exposure.
- Protect your valuable media assets from ransomware by using immutable storage with Object Lock, which guarantees a clean, unalterable copy of your data is always available for rapid recovery.
Future-Proof Your Media Storage Strategy
The shift to 4K, 8K, and even 12K workflows generates massive datasets daily. A single hour of 8K footage can exceed 7 terabytes, overwhelming legacy on-premise systems. This data explosion requires a storage architecture built for nearly infinite scale. Many UK production houses see data volumes grow by over 40% annually. Our S3-compatible object storage provides a scalable foundation for these demanding modern media workflows. This approach prepares your infrastructure for the next decade of production demands.
Achieve Full Compliance with EU Data Sovereignty
Storing client data outside of the EU exposes UK firms to significant legal risks. Non-compliance with GDPR can lead to fines of up to 4% of global annual turnover. Our platform is sovereign by design, operating exclusively in ISO 27001 certified European data centers to keep your data safe from foreign jurisdiction. A 2024 survey found 72% of European businesses now prioritize data sovereignty when choosing tech vendors. With geofenced storage, you gain EU legal certainty and avoid CLOUD Act exposure. This focus on compliance is now a core business requirement.
Eliminate Surprise Costs with a Predictable Pricing Model
Unpredictable egress fees are a major pain point for media companies. Transferring a 50TB project from a hyperscaler can cost thousands in egress fees alone. We eliminate this problem entirely with a transparent model featuring zero egress fees and no API call costs. This allows for predictable budgeting, with some partners reducing their cloud spending by up to 30%. You can find more details on our UK object storage with no egress fees. This financial predictability empowers better long-term planning.
Maintain Workflow Continuity with Full S3 Compatibility
Migrating to a new storage platform should not require a complete overhaul of your tools. Our service offers 100% S3 API compatibility, ensuring your existing applications continue to work without code rewrites. This protects your investment in hundreds of S3-native media asset managers, transcoders, and backup solutions. Here is how S3 compatibility benefits your video workflow:
- Tool Integration: Connect seamlessly with leading backup tools like Veeam and our ecosystem partner, NovaBackup.
- No Retraining: Your team can continue using familiar S3-compatible tools and scripts, reducing onboarding time by over 90%.
- Migration Simplicity: Transfer petabytes of data from any S3 source using your existing data mover utilities.
- Future-Proofing: Align with the industry-standard API for object storage, ensuring access to future innovations.
This seamless integration is key to a zero-disruption migration. This compatibility makes the transition to a sovereign cloud practical and efficient.
Defend Against Ransomware with Immutable Backups
Ransomware attacks are a constant threat, with 70% of incidents involving data encryption. Immutable storage with Object Lock creates a tamper-proof copy of your critical assets. This means that even if your primary systems are compromised, your backups cannot be altered or deleted for a predefined period. This feature makes recovery a certainty, not a hope. You can restore a clean copy of your data in minutes, avoiding ransom payments and weeks of downtime. Learn more about the best object storage for large amounts of data. This resilience is your last and best line of defense.
Accelerate Post-Production with an Always-Hot Architecture
Complex storage tiers with restore delays of hours or days can cripple tight production deadlines. Our “Always-Hot” object storage model ensures all data is immediately accessible, with no restore fees or delays. This approach reduces operational complexity by over 50% compared to tiered systems. Immediate access to archived footage allows editors to find and repurpose clips in seconds. This high-performance accessibility is crucial for dynamic remote editing storage in the UK. This speed translates directly into faster project turnarounds.
Grow Your Business with a Partner-Ready Platform
We provide UK Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with a powerful, channel-focused solution. The predictable pricing model allows MSPs to build BaaS and Archiving services with stable, defensible margins of 30% or more. Our multi-tenant partner console simplifies management with robust RBAC/MFA controls and reporting. With our new UK distributor, Northamber plc, local access and support for resellers is stronger than ever. This partner-centric approach is designed to fuel your growth.
Prepare for the EU Data Act of 2025
The EU Data Act, fully applicable from September 12, 2025, mandates data portability and interoperability. The act is designed to prevent vendor lock-in by making it easier for customers to switch cloud providers. From January 2027, switching charges and data egress fees will be prohibited for EU customers. Our no-egress-fee model already aligns with these future requirements. Choosing a compliant provider now ensures your media management object storage is ready for the next wave of regulation. This proactive stance on compliance protects your business long-term.
More Links
Wikipedia provides a general overview of digital preservation, which is the process of ensuring that digital information remains accessible and usable over the long term.
Grand View Research provides a market outlook for video production in the UK, including market size, trends, and forecasts.
IBISWorld focuses on the film, video, and TV program post-production industry in the United Kingdom, offering industry analysis and market data.
Variety discusses the boom and bust cycle in the UK film and television industry, particularly in relation to Hollywood and local productions.
University of Reading discusses a report suggesting a crisis hidden beneath the UK's film and TV boom, potentially threatening the industry.
Sohonet provides an industry outlook for 2025, focusing on production recovery and growth within the film and television sector.
Wikipedia describes the Digital Preservation Coalition, an organization focused on advocating for and supporting digital preservation efforts.
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