Platform9 and Commvault Streamline Private Cloud Protection, with MSSPs in Mind

Platform9 and Commvault are teaming up to simplify data protection across private cloud environments—and the integration could prove just as valuable for managed security service providers (MSSPs) as it does for enterprises. With Commvault now fully integrated into Platform9’s Private Cloud Director, MSSPs can offer more comprehensive backup and recovery services for both VMs and Kubernetes workloads without piecing together multiple tools.

For MSSPs, this is about efficiency and scale. The agentless approach to VM protection, along with built-in application consistency and granular file recovery, allows providers to manage client environments with less overhead. No agents mean fewer deployment hurdles, and centralized backup management means less time spent on routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

There’s also a resilience play here. As MSSPs expand into cloud-native and hybrid environments, being able to support containerized workloads and virtual machines within a unified platform is critical. The combined solution supports geographically distributed clusters, enabling disaster recovery plans that stretch across customer sites and regions—something increasingly expected in multi-tenant managed environments.

Ultimately, this partnership gives MSSPs a stronger toolkit to help customers meet recovery SLAs, maintain uptime, and ensure data integrity, without stitching together a patchwork of legacy systems. It’s a practical way to offer enterprise-grade protection while keeping operations lean and manageable.