The Ransomware Challenge and Portfolio Expansion
This SHIFT 2025 session addresses the escalating ransomware threat facing enterprises, with 88% of organizations experiencing attempted attacks in the past year. Commvault positions its expanded HyperScale portfolio as the answer to modern data protection challenges including distributed data growth, AI-driven workload expansion, and edge vulnerability. The presentation introduces three purpose-built solutions: HyperScale X for core enterprise environments, HyperScale Edge for remote offices and branch locations, and HyperScale Flex for massive scale-out workloads. Each solution is built on VaultOS, Commvault's hardened Linux platform, and incorporates immutable storage, zero-trust architecture, and layered security designed to prevent tampering even during active attacks.
Customer Validation and Real-World Implementation
Fortune Brands Principal Infrastructure Architect Lee Lindstrom provides customer perspective on deploying HyperScale across a multi-brand enterprise environment. Lindstrom describes how Fortune Brands consolidated multiple data protection solutions across business units including Moen, Master Lock, Yale, and Thermotru. The company initially deployed HyperScale X for large enterprise workloads and remote appliances for small sites, but identified a significant gap for mid-sized locations. HyperScale Edge filled this gap by providing appropriately sized, cost-effective protection without dependencies on VMware or other external platforms. Lindstrom emphasizes the security benefits of SSH access controls and the operational simplicity of pre-configured ISO deployment with guided setup wizards.
SaaS Docking Innovation and Deployment Acceleration
The session introduces SaaS docking for HyperScale Edge, a new deployment model that centralizes configuration and management through Commvault's Command Center SaaS console. This approach addresses traditional deployment challenges including resource-intensive setup, physical access requirements, and time-consuming configuration steps that increase operational costs when scaling to multiple sites. The guided setup process walks administrators through system details, network configuration, and credential management while following built-in best practices for consistent policy-driven deployment. For larger environments, the Commvault API enables automated configuration at scale, applying predefined settings across global locations. Once devices are powered on and connected, they automatically link to Commvault SaaS, with Command Center providing real-time monitoring of installation progress, system health, and full lifecycle management across all locations.
