Stratus acquires competing HA software provider Marathon

Over time, Stratus will combine the best features of both Avance and everRun MX into a yet-to-be-named software package. The technologies will also help Stratus as it prepares packages for running HA and mission critical workloads in private clouds and other virtualized environments.

Stratus will also benefit from Marathon's partner network and customer base, Laurello said. Marathon partners include Microsoft and Citrix Systems. In terms of customers, Marathon made significant inroads into serving vertical market segments such as security, airline baggage logistics, home and corporate security, and manufacturing."There is very little overlap," Laurello said, noting that Stratus itself was strong in financial services, public safety and manufacturing.

The approximately 40 employees of Marathon, located in the U.S., U.K., and Japan, will be offered employment with Stratus.

Stratus Technologies is based in Maynard, Massachusetts and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Stratus Technologies Bermuda Holdings.

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