Platform9 and Commvault Partner on Private Cloud Protection
Platform9 and Commvault are teaming up to bring a new level of confidence to enterprises building modern private clouds.
Announced today, the partnership integrates Commvault’s cyber resilience and data protection solutions directly into Platform9’s Private Cloud Director – a fully-managed private cloud control plane designed to deliver the enterprise features of VMware without the operational complexity or lock-in.
This integration offers a unified, enterprise-ready solution for data protection across virtual machines and Kubernetes environments. For Platform9 customers, it’s a strategic evolution: combining application-consistent backup and agentless VM protection with a future-forward platform designed for multi-site recovery, cloud-native security, and long-term flexibility.
Why It Matters Now
As the industry navigates seismic shifts in virtualization, particularly following the Broadcom-VMware acquisition, enterprises are rethinking long-term infrastructure strategies. Platform9 has positioned itself as a strong alternative, promising all the benefits of private cloud without the complexity or cost of legacy virtualization stacks.
But with that shift comes heightened scrutiny around one core requirement: resilient data protection. The joint Platform9–Commvault solution addresses that need head-on. Customers gain:
- Agentless VM Backup and Recovery for operational simplicity
- Application-Consistent Backups to protect mission-critical workloads
- Granular File Recovery within VMs
- Multi-Site VM Disaster Recovery for business continuity
- Integrated Kubernetes Protection to secure dynamic, containerized environments
This isn’t just about backup – it’s about building secure, scalable private cloud environments that are resilient by design.
The TechArena Take
This partnership is a clear signal that the private cloud renaissance is here, and it’s maturing rapidly.
Platform9 is making an aggressive play to become the de facto choice for enterprises exiting legacy platforms. By layering in Commvault’s industry-standard data protection, they’ve checked off one of the last big “must-have” boxes for CIOs evaluating their next virtualization strategy.
From a strategic standpoint, this announcement also reflects a broader market shift: cloud-native platforms can no longer ignore traditional enterprise requirements like compliance-grade recovery, granular backup, and cross-site failover. Enterprises want simplicity and flexibility, but they won’t compromise on resilience.
If Platform9 can continue to deliver a VMware-equivalent experience while expanding into hybrid cloud and container-native services, it has a real shot at capturing mid-market and large enterprise customers searching for a safe harbor.
Platform9 and Commvault are teaming up to bring a new level of confidence to enterprises building modern private clouds.
Announced today, the partnership integrates Commvault’s cyber resilience and data protection solutions directly into Platform9’s Private Cloud Director – a fully-managed private cloud control plane designed to deliver the enterprise features of VMware without the operational complexity or lock-in.
This integration offers a unified, enterprise-ready solution for data protection across virtual machines and Kubernetes environments. For Platform9 customers, it’s a strategic evolution: combining application-consistent backup and agentless VM protection with a future-forward platform designed for multi-site recovery, cloud-native security, and long-term flexibility.
Why It Matters Now
As the industry navigates seismic shifts in virtualization, particularly following the Broadcom-VMware acquisition, enterprises are rethinking long-term infrastructure strategies. Platform9 has positioned itself as a strong alternative, promising all the benefits of private cloud without the complexity or cost of legacy virtualization stacks.
But with that shift comes heightened scrutiny around one core requirement: resilient data protection. The joint Platform9–Commvault solution addresses that need head-on. Customers gain:
- Agentless VM Backup and Recovery for operational simplicity
- Application-Consistent Backups to protect mission-critical workloads
- Granular File Recovery within VMs
- Multi-Site VM Disaster Recovery for business continuity
- Integrated Kubernetes Protection to secure dynamic, containerized environments
This isn’t just about backup – it’s about building secure, scalable private cloud environments that are resilient by design.
The TechArena Take
This partnership is a clear signal that the private cloud renaissance is here, and it’s maturing rapidly.
Platform9 is making an aggressive play to become the de facto choice for enterprises exiting legacy platforms. By layering in Commvault’s industry-standard data protection, they’ve checked off one of the last big “must-have” boxes for CIOs evaluating their next virtualization strategy.
From a strategic standpoint, this announcement also reflects a broader market shift: cloud-native platforms can no longer ignore traditional enterprise requirements like compliance-grade recovery, granular backup, and cross-site failover. Enterprises want simplicity and flexibility, but they won’t compromise on resilience.
If Platform9 can continue to deliver a VMware-equivalent experience while expanding into hybrid cloud and container-native services, it has a real shot at capturing mid-market and large enterprise customers searching for a safe harbor.
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