Heidenheim 1846 has switched its external backup infrastructure to Impossible Cloud. The Bundesliga club operates its own data center and follows the 3-2-1 rule for data security. The IT department of FCH describes the requirement as follows: „If we are asked where our data is located, we can answer that.“ Impossible Cloud stores data exclusively in German data centers and has ISO 27001 certification. The club had previously had problems with US providers, which were too expensive or had operational limitations. The contact with Impossible Cloud was established through the contracted system house. The IT department of FCH comments on the price-performance ratio: „For a good price, you get a really good solution.“ The decision to use Impossible Cloud was also made due to the obligation to provide evidence to supervisory bodies such as the DFL. US hyperscalers cannot provide this evidence in the same form despite EU data protection agreements. Another problem with US hyperscalers in the backup context is the egress fees that occur when reading data. Impossible Cloud does not charge egress fees, so restore tests can be performed at no additional cost. This case is not an isolated incident in the German mid-tier market, where digital sovereignty has become an operational requirement. European cloud providers are winning in this segment by being able to answer questions about data storage locations clearly and through pricing models without hidden additional costs. Heidenheim 1846 is now able to ensure the security and integrity of its data, and the club's IT department is satisfied with the solution. The switch to Impossible Cloud has also reduced costs for the club, as it no longer has to pay egress fees. The club's data is now stored in a secure and compliant manner, and the IT department can focus on other tasks.