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Storage

Object storage for sovereign data

Store unstructured data inside a confirmed Gewape Cloud deployment scope with S3-compatible access, in-country data placement, lifecycle controls, and secure sharing for applications and backup workflows.

Service overview

S3-compatible storage service

Access
S3-compatible API and console
Residency
Live Kenya and Rwanda regions
Data protection
Encryption and access controls
Operations
Versioning, lifecycle, secure links
Workloads
Backups, content, logs, archives
Automation
API-driven provisioning

Overview

What Object Storage delivers

A concise product view for teams evaluating regulated production workloads.

Gewape Cloud Object Storage provides a durable home for unstructured data such as backups, documents, media, logs, and application assets. Teams can create buckets, store objects, and use familiar S3-compatible tooling without moving data out of the selected country.

The service is designed for organisations that need local data residency, predictable storage economics, and a simple way to connect applications, backup systems, and analytics pipelines to a regional storage layer.

In-country data placement

Objects are placed in the selected Gewape Cloud country scope, supporting residency requirements for regulated workloads.

Broad tooling compatibility

S3-compatible access helps existing backup, application, and data workflows connect with minimal change.

Predictable storage model

Use object storage for growing datasets without managing file servers or provisioning fixed capacity in advance.

Controlled access

Bucket policies, secure links, and encryption options help teams share data without losing governance.

Features

Key capabilities

High-level capabilities for building the service into larger cloud architectures without adding operational complexity.

Buckets and objects

Organise data into buckets with object metadata, large uploads, and simple application access.

Lifecycle management

Apply retention, expiration, and versioning policies to reduce operational overhead.

Secure sharing

Use scoped access controls and time-bound links for downloads, exports, and partner exchange.

Backup destination

Keep backups close to production workloads and aligned with local data-residency expectations.

Application assets

Store user uploads, generated documents, media, and static content for cloud applications.

Automation ready

Manage storage resources through the console, API, and infrastructure workflows.

Use cases

Where teams use it

Common production patterns for enterprises, public sector platforms, and software teams moving workloads into sovereign regions.

Regulated backups

Retain database, application, and virtual machine backups inside the country of operation.

Media and content

Store images, video, documents, and downloads close to regional users and applications.

Data lake landing zone

Collect logs, events, and raw datasets in a regional object store for downstream processing.

Application file storage

Persist user-generated files behind secure application workflows.

Governance

Sovereign by default

Every service is designed to support regional control, clear accountability, and audit-ready operating evidence.

Controls included

Availability confirmed in the selected Gewape Cloud deployment scope
Private tenant networking and audit-friendly access controls
Encryption and key-management options for sensitive workloads
Support from Gewape Cloud operations teams with defined escalation paths