# NetApp adds zero‑copy data activation for AI workloads

> NetApp’s new AI Data Engine lets enterprises use data in place, without copying, and adds tighter ties with Commvault.

Oossa · 2026-09-29 · https://oossa.com/en/netapp-adds-zero-copy-data-activation-for-ai-workloads

NetApp announced new features that let companies run AI models on data without moving it. The AI Data Engine (AIDE) can read metadata where the data lives and work with Commvault’s backup software to keep the data secure. This “zero‑copy” approach reduces latency and cuts storage costs for AI projects.

## The facts

- Announcement date: Sep 29, 2026
- Integration partner: Commvault

## Why it matters

It lets businesses deploy AI faster and cheaper while keeping data safe.

## Sources & references

1. [NetApp Delivers Secure, Zero-Copy Data Activation for the Agentic Enterprise](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260929161100/en/NetApp-Delivers-Secure-Zero-Copy-Data-Activation-for-the-Agentic-Enterprise/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-WsGkFyUNMTSNrPsg57HLEqqcp-o_pnudlUwsb5apQ1S4gUE65BTfjH3-pSuqdv0gW3cb3F4oTIgUqCPafFkgu5AneicJQDNboWvodvG82E0) – Business Wire, 2026-09-29

Last updated: 2026-09-29