CommVault is now shipping an integrated cloud storage connector for its Simpana software, providing the option to include cloud storage as a tier for backup and archiving.

It provides a singular platform to simplify the movement, protection, archiving and eDiscovery of all types of data stored in the cloud, including Oracle and SAP databases, Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint systems as well as virtualised data.

Simpana will integrate with US-based cloud providers such as Amazon Web Services and Singapore-based Microsoft AZURE.

Commvault Australia managing director Gerry Sillars said the company was in discussions with Australian telcos looking to provide cloud capabilities.

"The main feedback we get is they see this as an exciting opportunity . The cloud is a marketplace that will take time to mature, while Simpana is evolving as a cloud-enabled platform."

Where a cloud tier is configured to provide long term archiving for ediscovery, Simpana Search can index data prior to sending it to cloud storage.

According to a recent CommVault survey of more than 10,000 customers worldwide, the top pain points driving implementation of a cloud storage model include growing data volumes, lengthy retention periods, large data centre footprints, expensive storage infrastructure costs and storage capacity limits.

Simpana software will take advantage of native REST over HTTP connectivity to ensure tight integration with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) from Amazon S3, EMC Atmos, Iron Mountain’s Archive Services Platform, Microsoft Azure and Nirvanix SDN.

CommVault’s modular Simpana software platform enables organizations to secure their data in-flight or at rest within the storage cloud by adding embedded FIPS-certified encryption.

Existing customers with active maintenance contracts can download the latest CommVault Service Pack and immediately integrate with CommVault’s cloud service provider partners to streamline data tiering to the cloud.