Object storage is the modern standard for large data volumes in the cloud. Not to be confused with block storage. Also, unlike simple file storage, often used on a local hard drive, object storage enables nearly infinite scaling at high performance. More specifically, object storage is a way of storing data as individual units, called objects, rather than as a hierarchy of files and folders. It offers scalability, durability, and cost-effectiveness, making it a popular choice for storing large amounts of unstructured data such as images, videos, and documents.

Cloud storage can be accessed by a nearly endless list of software tools, each fulfilling a specific use case. For example, Acronis, Veeam, HYCU, or Comet Backup, are tools to streamline and manage data backup and recovery, whereas RClone or Duplicati automate moving or duplicating data. Impossible Cloud is 100% S3-API compatible and integrates seamlessly with leading data management solutions. Explore our user documentation to get you started with your preferred backup software.

Object Lock / Immutability - refers to a setting within Impossible Cloud storage that, turned on, ensures to retain all stored files in their original version, rendering them essentially immutable and undeletable. Object Lock is activated for a certain period, either manually or automatically, to a predetermined period. Object Lock is frequently used for cases where legal requirements specify holding data for a certain period and also is an effective counter-measure to ransomware attacks. Impossible Cloud fully supports all common types of Object Lock.
Identity Access Management (IAM) - Impossible Cloud features a widely used IAM framework allowing the creation of multiple users, access keys, sub-users, and groups, and flexibly applying a wide range of policies specifying access rules per bucket, user type, read-only-write-delete rights, etc. to these users.
Triple encryption - Every file gets three-layered default encryption. Files are encrypted in transit, at rest, and server-side. If clients prefer another layer of encryption, they can add client-side encryption.
‍MFA - Every account can enable adaptive MFA further to secure access to your important files and objects and prevent bad actors from compromising your data. Your Administrator account has the ability to enforce this across your Organization or selectively turn it on and off for user accounts. This works with your own authenticator app.

Yes. For clients in the EU, Impossible Cloud offers compliance with GDPR requirements with all data stored in the EU (or, if required, even only within Germany). For clients in the US, Impossible Cloud offers compliance with US geo-fencing. In both cases, this means that our customers can rely on where their data is stored, fulfilling the highest level of data sovereignty.

Impossible Cloud reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) by 80% through highly efficient storage algorithms, lower per TB prices, and no hidden or egress fees. Additionally, our decentralized architecture minimizes overhead costs, passing the savings directly to our customers. Our pricing plans are designed to be simple and transparent, ensuring you only pay for what you use. There are no complicated contracts or hidden fees, and multi-regional distribution is included without extra charges, allowing you to predict and manage your costs effectively.

Impossible Cloud is Europe's premier cloud storage solution delivering hyperscale edge performance, industry-leading ransomware protection, and up to 80% savings on total cloud spend.

Impossible Cloud's decentralized architecture and global network of enterprise-grade data centers offers industry-leading performance and latency. Impossible Cloud Storage is perfect for organizations that require performant and secure storage for big data, backups and archives at a fraction of the cost compared to hyperscalers.