Commvault Slashes Active Directory Recovery Time to Minutes with New Pre Recover Solution — Commvault Systems, Inc.

Event summary

Commvault launched Active Directory Pre Recover on September 9, 2026, reducing recovery time from hours to minutes.
The solution creates a clean, air-gapped standby copy of Active Directory using Commvault Cleanroom and Threat Scan technologies.
Early access will be available in coming months, included with existing enterprise AD customer licenses.
The offering is part of Commvault's Identity Resilience portfolio, available globally through its partner ecosystem.

The big picture

As identity systems become prime targets for cyberattacks, Commvault's solution addresses the critical need for rapid, clean recovery. The product launch reflects the growing importance of identity resilience in enterprise cybersecurity strategies. With identity infrastructure being foundational to business operations, the ability to maintain near-real-time access during disruptions represents a significant strategic advantage.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: How quickly enterprise customers will integrate Active Directory Pre Recover into their cyber resilience strategies.
Competitive Response: Whether competitors will accelerate development of similar near-real-time identity recovery solutions.
Market Differentiation: The extent to which this innovation strengthens Commvault's position in the identity resilience market.