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In control of your data: why organisations choose Storage Architects as their trusted advisor

What do you do when the intellectual heart of your organisation consists of thousands of files you simply cannot afford to lose? That was exactly the challenge faced by a major pharmaceutical company. Their research data — from raw measurements to confidential reports — needed not only to be stored securely, but also to comply with strict standards such as ISO 27001, NEN, and ISAE 3402. On top of that, the solution had to be resilient against data breaches, ransomware, and even geopolitical risks.

‍Architects of data storage

‍Translating complex challenges into solutions that stand the test of time — that’s where IT consultants Storage Architects excel. For founders Edwin Middeljans and Bennie Brockman, it all starts with listening carefully. “Just like a building architect, we begin by talking through all wishes and requirements,” Edwin explains. “Only then do we design a solution that combines the right technology with sector expertise. Because when the risks are high, it’s not just about the technology itself — it’s about how it’s applied to fit the customer’s specific context seamlessly.”

A trusted advisor in every sector

That combination of listening, analysing, and designing means the market doesn’t see Storage Architects as just another supplier, but as a trusted advisor — someone who thinks along, weighs risks, explains options clearly, and takes full responsibility. This approach pays off in long-term relationships: their very first client from 23 years ago still works with them today. For over 15 years, Edwin and Bennie have also supported the Dutch National Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam, where rehearsals are recorded and analysed. For the largest TV producers in the Netherlands, they manage petabytes of content. In the creative industry, Lukkien is a loyal customer, while in electrical engineering, Eekels TBI relies on their disaster recovery and managed backup services.

‍Data sovereignty: topic number one

Today, every conversation includes one topic: data sovereignty.“Regulations such as the European Data Act and concerns about foreign legislation like the U.S. Cloud Act make organisations more aware of their dependencies,” says Edwin. “What happens if Microsoft is forced to block your access to your own data? It’s a realistic scenario. At Storage Architects, security, control, and integrity aren’t just buzzwords. We believe our customers should always be in control of their own data — and that there should always be a plan B.”

‍& Fundaments

For clients like the pharmaceutical company, Storage Architects works in partnership with Fundaments.“The Private Clouds of Fundaments run in Dutch data centres, providing a fully compliant, sovereign, and reliable platform. Together, we deliver exactly what modern challenges require. We design the tailored solution; Fundaments provides the infrastructure,” Edwin explains. The result is an Enterprise File Storage service that can be applied across multiple sectors. And the success of this partnership is about more than just technology.“We share a practical mindset and always put reliability, integrity, and security first. This ensures our customers stay in control of their data — today and in the future.”