Commvault Systems, Inc. introduced its Cloud Unified Data Vault on January 13 2026, a cloud‑native service that extends the company’s air‑gapped protection to data written with the S3 protocol. The new offering gives developers a Commvault‑managed, S3‑compatible endpoint that automatically applies encryption, deduplication, immutability, and policy‑based governance to modern and custom workloads, including emerging AI databases and applications.
The Cloud Unified Data Vault eliminates the need for agents or new data silos by allowing teams to write directly to a Commvault‑managed S3 endpoint. As a result, large AI data sets can be protected with enterprise‑grade security and compliance controls from the moment they are written, ensuring consistent retention, lifecycle management, and regulatory safeguards that are often missing in fragmented bucket configurations.
This launch is part of Commvault’s broader SaaS‑first strategy, which has seen the company expand its cloud‑native portfolio and partner ecosystem. The product is currently in early access, with general availability slated for spring 2026, and will be offered through managed service providers, resellers, and cloud partners to accelerate adoption across S3‑native workloads. By targeting the growing market of AI and application data that increasingly resides in S3‑compatible storage, Commvault aims to strengthen its competitive position and deepen customer reliance on its unified cyber‑resilience platform.
Industry analysts note that the shift toward S3 for critical data creates a significant opportunity for solutions that provide centralized governance and robust protection. The Cloud Unified Data Vault addresses this gap by delivering immutable, encrypted, and policy‑controlled storage without the operational overhead of traditional backup agents, positioning Commvault to capture a share of the expanding AI data protection market.
Chief Technology and AI Officer Pranay Ahlawat said, “S3 fundamentally changed how data is stored. Unified Data Vault changes how that data is protected. For the first time, developers and data teams can write directly to a Commvault‑managed S3 endpoint and instantly gain encryption, immutability, and policy control – all without agents or added complexity. It’s enterprise‑grade cloud protection built for the builder.” Senior Research Director at IDC, Archana Venkatraman, added, “For many developers, S3 is the de‑facto data store for popular AI databases and applications. The need to bring a strong resilience posture to these large data sets is paramount.”
The introduction of the Cloud Unified Data Vault signals a strategic pivot toward high‑growth AI workloads and cloud‑native data protection, reinforcing Commvault’s commitment to a SaaS‑driven, cyber‑resilient future. By providing a managed, immutable S3 endpoint, the company is poised to capture a growing share of the AI data protection market while deepening its relationships with partners and customers who rely on S3 for critical workloads.
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