Commvault shifts focus on SaaS and hybrid cloud with integrated product set

Data protector Commvault is now focusing on SaaS enhancement. The company has extended its Metallic SaaS backup services, and recently it has announced an Intelligent Data Services Platform (ISDP) using all parts of its existing portfolio. Metallic is a Backup-as-a-service that predominantly can protect data in several hybrid data protection schemes such as cloud to cloud, on-premises data to cloud with an on-premises copy for fast restore, and cloud to the appliance.

The all-new cloud-based HyperScale X appliance provides scale-out backup and recovery for the container, virtual, and database workloads. It also supports on-premises deployments and multiple public clouds, with data movement between them. It can also be used as a backup target for hybrid cloud workloads protected by Metallic. Metallic Cloud Storage Service (MCSS) also provides additional storage tiers to improve its cost-effectiveness and flexibility.

Commvault also has stated that Metallic Backup for Microsoft Dynamics 365 would add to existing support for Office 365 and Azure. Its Dynamics 365 protection is only available through the Metallic platform and covers Dynamics 365 for CRM, including Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, and Field Servicer applications. Support for Azure Active Directory will arrive in Metallic in June.