The MSP storage dilemma
You're caught between what your customers need and what's actually profitable to deliver. Your customers increasingly demand local, compliant storage. But delivering it profitably has been nearly impossible:
You're losing deals you should win
Margin matters. Some storage solutions require large up front commitments and drive incremental operational overhead. Large capital outlay with future returns makes for tricky commercial justifications.
Compliance requirements are multiplying
Finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure need data sovereignty guarantees. The demand exists but complexity and cost make it unreachable.
Operational complexity kills profitability
Managing storage for dozens of customers across different compliance frameworks requires expensive engineering resources. Each new customer adds overhead, not revenue.
Why LocalScaler data storage is your best growth opportunity
The customers hyperscalers can't serve are the ones willing to pay for real value. Regulated and compliance-conscious customers represent the fastest-growing segment. See how Exaba is solving problems like this.
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How Exaba Works: LocalsScaler data storage without the complexity
Deploy fast. Operate simply. Scale profitably. We've done the heavy lifting so you don't need to. We understand that complexity kills productivity, thats why we deliver simple deployment on standard hardware to seamless integration to your preferred backup solution.
Deploy in hours
Standard hardware means no custom infrastructure or lengthy procurement. Go live quickly and start generating revenue.
Plug into your existing backup ecosystem
Native S3 compatibility works with Veeam, Commvault, Rclone, and any backup platform your customers use. No custom integration or retraining required.
Manage all customers from one console
Provision tenants, monitor health, track usage, generate billing from a single dashboard. Complete tenant isolation ensures compliance without manual configuration.
White-label everything
Your customers interact with your brand at every touchpoint. You own the relationship and customer experience.
Built from the ground up for MSP pofitability
Launch a fully white-labeled, data storage service in weeks. No infrastructure complexity. No margin erosion. Straightforward profitability.
Margins you can defend
Achieve 40-60%+ margins vs <10% on hyperscaler resale. No surprise licensing fees, egress charges, or hidden tiers. Build pricing models once, replicate across your customer base.
A service you own, not a commodity you resell
Fully white-labeled infrastructure. Provide your customers a fully branded, console, and support model. You control the relationship and capture lifetime value.
Simplicity that scales without adding headcount
Deploy on standard hardware. Manage hundreds of tenants from one console. Automate billing, monitoring, and reporting. One engineer manages dozens of customers profitably.
Turn compliance into your competitive advantage
Win the deals hyperscalers can't. Compliance-conscious customers need storage that meets strict regulatory and sovereignty requirements. Exaba makes it straightforward.
You control where data lives
Deploy in specific locations. Guarantee data sovereignty. Provide documentation regulated customers require.
You set the security policies
Define encryption standards, access controls, and audit requirements. No vendor policies overriding customer needs.
Compliance reporting is built-in
Automatic audit logs, versioning, and encryption make compliance documentation straightforward, not a quarterly project.
Transparent cost structure
Storage usage only. No licensing fees, API charges, egress costs, or hidden tiers. Forecast accurately. Your customers know what they pay.
Margins that scale linearly
Economics stay consistent from 10 to 100 customers. No surprise threshold pricing or margin compression as you grow.
Predictable unit economics
Build pricing models once, replicate across your customer base. Lock in contracts with confidence.
"Their secure object storage delivers exceptional performance with seamless S3 compatibility".
Nelson Nahum
CEO – Geyser Data
“Whilst the technology delivers exactly as promised, its the relationship and genuine partnership approach that sets Exaba apart".
Deane Jessop
CTO – Spectrum
Common questions from MSPs
Most MSPs are selling within weeks. Simple deployment, automated billing, and white-labeled operations get you revenue-generating quickly.
Typical partners achieve 40-60%+ margins vs <10% on hyperscaler resale. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees lets you forecast accurately and protect margins as you scale.
No. Standard x86 hardware and a single console mean one engineer manages dozens of customers. If your team knows S3 and existing backup tools, they’re ready.
Completely. Your customers see your brand, console, and support. You own the relationship and revenue.
Offer sovereign, compliant storage with better margins than hyperscaler resale. Win compliance-driven deals hyperscalers can’t serve. Differentiate on reliability, local control, and customer-specific policies.
Any S3-compatible platform. Veeam, Commvault, RClone. If your customers use it, Exaba works with it. No custom integration required.