Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection for the hybrid cloud, has announced its acquisition of Clumio, a prominent player in data protection for critical cloud data in AWS. This acquisition is set to enhance Commvault’s cloud offerings, particularly in response to the increasing demand for AWS-based applications and services.
Clumio, known for safeguarding data across various AWS environments, already works with notable clients such as Atlassian, Cox Automotive, Duolingo, and LexisNexis. With this acquisition, Commvault aims to integrate Clumio’s technology to improve data security, recovery, and cyber resilience for customers utilising next-generation applications on AWS.
AWS and the importance of cyber resilience
As more organisations shift to cloud-based infrastructures, particularly AWS, data security is becoming a key priority. Amazon S3, AWS’s storage service, has become the go-to platform for many businesses, including those involved in AI development in the cloud. Clumio’s innovative solutions provide near-instant access to Amazon S3 data, allowing businesses to recover quickly in the event of an outage or cyberattack.
“In the event of an outage or cyberattack, rapidly getting back to business is paramount to our customers,” said Sanjay Mirchandani, Commvault’s CEO. “Combining Commvault’s industry-leading cyber resilience capabilities with Clumio’s exceptional talent, technology, and AWS expertise advances our recovery offerings, strengthens our platform, and reinforces our position as a leading SaaS provider for cyber resilience.”
This acquisition is a significant step for Commvault, positioning the company to provide enhanced protection for businesses increasingly reliant on AWS. By integrating Clumio’s technology, Commvault can now offer even more robust solutions for cloud-native applications, giving customers greater flexibility and choice when managing and recovering data.
Clumio’s role in Commvault’s future
For Clumio, the acquisition provides an opportunity to reach a broader audience and integrate more deeply with AWS customers globally. “At Clumio, our vision was to build a platform that could scale quickly to protect the world’s largest and most complex data sets, including data lakes, warehouses, and other business-critical data,” said Poojan Kumar, Clumio’s co-founder. “Joining hands with Commvault allows us to get our cloud-native offerings to AWS customers on a global scale.”
The acquisition is expected to be finalised in early October 2024. Commvault anticipates that the deal will immediately contribute to an increase in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and free cash flow within the next three quarters. The company has also reaffirmed its earnings guidance for the fiscal second quarter of 2025, which was initially shared on 30 July 2024.
Although the purchase price has not been disclosed, Commvault has confirmed it will be financed with cash on hand. The company has emphasised that the financial impact will be minimal and that the acquisition aligns with its long-term objectives of strengthening its offerings and providing better services to customers.
BofA Securities acted as the financial advisor for the deal, while Hogan Lovells LLP served as legal counsel to Commvault.
