Vision Solutions, a provider of information availability software and services for Windows, Linux, IBM Power Systems and Cloud Computing, has acquired Double-Take Software (DTS), a provider of recovery offerings for the Windows, Linux and Cloud Computing markets. Financial terms of the acquisition are not yet disclosed.

The US software company Vision Solutions expects this acquisition to strengthen its product offerings and distribution capabilities in the Windows and open systems markets, and fortify its prominence across the information availability marketplace.

Nicolaas Vlok, president and CEO of Vision Solutions, said: "This is an extremely important event for Vision, Double-Take and the clients we serve. Together, we are a global leader with the capability to serve companies, whatever the size, location or sector, with a competitive portfolio across major IT platforms.

"Among the many benefits for customers and partners is the ability to cross-pollinate ideas and technologies across our combined development and services teams."