Commvault Launches Data Rooms to Safely Connect Enterprise Data with AI Platforms

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Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) on Oct 29, 2025 launched Data Rooms, a secure environment to connect trusted backup data to internal or external AI platforms while preserving governance and compliance.

Data Rooms enable authorized users to discover and prepare files, emails, and objects across on‑prem and cloud backups, export AI‑ready formats (Apache Iceberg, Parquet), and integrate with analytics platforms like Snowflake and Microsoft Azure. Built‑in classification, sensitivity tagging, RBAC, encryption, policy redaction, and audit trails operate within Commvault Cloud zero‑trust architecture.

Data Rooms are in early access now and target general availability in early 2026. More details and demos will appear at SHIFT 2025 (Nov 11–12 in NYC; Nov 19 virtual).

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Commvault introduces Data Rooms to turn backup repositories into governed, AI-ready data sources ahead of general availability in early 2026.

The offering lets authorized users locate, classify, and export backup files, emails, and objects directly from backup repositories and Commvault Cloud into open AI-ready formats such as Apache Iceberg or Parquet. Built-in governance features include role-based access controls, encryption in transit and at rest, automated classification, sensitivity tagging, policy-based redaction, and audit trails to preserve provenance from backup to activation.

Dependencies and risks include timely completion of the early access program, clarity on pricing and integration depth with platforms named like Snowflake and Microsoft Azure, and customer uptake for a tool that bypasses typical ETL workflows. Watch for general availability in early 2026, published pricing, documented connector scope, and audit/third-party validation of the governance controls over the next 6–12 months.

New offering gives organizations a secure way to activate and share trusted backup data across internal and external AI platforms

TINTON FALLS, N.J., Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today introduced Data Rooms, a secure environment that enables enterprises to safely connect their trusted backup data to the AI platforms they rely on, or to their own AI initiatives, such as internal data lakes. By combining governed, self-service access with built-in classification and compliance controls, Data Rooms bridges the gap between data protection and data activation, helping organizations transform backup data into AI-ready assets without adding new risk or complexity.

As enterprises accelerate AI adoption, many still struggle to make their data both accessible and trustworthy. In fact, nearly three quarters of IT leaders say using AI makes their organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks.¹ Trust is at the core of responsible AI — trust that sensitive data remains confidential, governed, and compliant as it's ready for use. Yet, the process of identifying, preparing, and exporting data from multiple sources into a single source through the traditional extract, transform, and load ("ETL") workflow, remains time-consuming and can introduce compliance risks when not properly governed.

Most enterprises don't need yet another AI platform to manage - Commvault's Data Rooms offering is designed to address these challenges.

Turning Data Protection into Data Activation
With the new Data Rooms offering, authorized users can locate and prepare data directly from backup repositories across on-premises and cloud environments. Built-in governance helps maintain control so that approved, access policy-compliant datasets can be safely shared and exported, with classification, sensitivity tagging, and audit trails automatically applied. Additionally, Data Rooms operate within Commvault Cloud's zero-trust architecture, leveraging role-based access controls (RBAC) and encryption at rest and in transit. These safety measures can give organizations confidence that their data remains protected, governed, and traceable from backup to activation.

"AI initiatives often stall because organizations can't safely access or prepare the data they already have," said Jonathan Brown, Lead Analyst at Omdia. "Commvault's Data Rooms connect resilience and analytics in a controlled, auditable way, helping enterprises operationalize AI faster without increasing risk."

By integrating directly with Commvault Cloud, Data Rooms gives authorized users governed access to files, emails, and objects across environments. It automates data discovery, and classification, simplifying the creation of curated, AI-ready datasets. As enterprises move from data protection to data utilization, Commvault preserves data trust, and supports compliance and readiness throughout the activation process.

Key Benefits for Enterprises:

• Accelerate Insights: Bridge the gap between backup and analytics. Discover and export historical data in open-standard, AI-ready formats such as Apache Iceberg or Parquet to fuel model training and business intelligence.
• Support Compliance: Advance governance across the data lifecycle with AI-enabled classification, policy-based redaction, and audit-ready controls that help protect sensitive data even as it's activated for AI and analytics.
• Simplify Operations: Reduce manual ETL processes with automated data discovery, curation, and delivery to analytics platforms like Snowflake and Microsoft Azure.

"Organizations are beginning to realize that their historical data is more than just insurance, it's a powerful, untapped strategic asset," said Pranay Ahlawat, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Commvault. "With Commvault Data Rooms, enterprises can confidently export their secondary data and harness it with the AI platform of their choice to unlock new opportunities for intelligence, innovation, and business growth."

To learn more about Commvault's Data Rooms offering, read this blog.

Availability
The Commvault Data Rooms offering is currently available in early access and is targeted for general availability in early 2026, with pricing details to be shared at that time.

Learn More at SHIFT 2025
Commvault's Data Rooms offering and the introduction of conversational resilience capabilities also announced today, underscore the company's leadership in bringing together cyber resilience and responsible AI.

To hear much more about these offerings and get a first-hand look at new announcements that will transform AI and cyber resilience, please join Commvault at SHIFT 2025, in person in New York City on November 11-12 (register here), or virtually on November 19 (register here).

About Commvault
Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience, helping more than 100,000 organizations keep data safe and businesses resilient and moving forward. Today, Commvault offers the only cyber resilience platform that combines the best data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload, anywhere—at the lowest TCO.

¹ Geller, E. (2025, October 7). Businesses fear AI exposes them to more attacks. Cybersecurity Dive. https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/it-leaders-concern-ai-cyberattacks-survey/802151/

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FAQ

What is Commvault Data Rooms and when was it announced by CVLT?

Commvault Data Rooms is a secure environment to connect backup data to AI platforms; it was announced on Oct 29, 2025.

When will Commvault (CVLT) Data Rooms be generally available?

Data Rooms are in early access now and target general availability in early 2026.

Which AI‑ready export formats and analytics platforms does CVLT Data Rooms support?

Data Rooms export open formats such as Apache Iceberg and Parquet, and can deliver datasets to platforms like Snowflake and Microsoft Azure.

How does Commvault (CVLT) secure data when activating backups for AI?

Security features include role‑based access controls, encryption at rest and in transit, AI‑enabled classification, policy‑based redaction, and audit trails within a zero‑trust architecture.

Will Commvault Data Rooms require a new AI platform for customers?

No; Data Rooms are designed to connect existing backup data to customers' chosen AI platforms or internal data lakes without adding another AI platform.

Where can investors see more about CVLT's Data Rooms and related announcements?

Commvault will present Data Rooms and conversational resilience capabilities at SHIFT 2025 in New York on Nov 11–12 and virtually on Nov 19.