SteelEye Technology Inc., a provider of data protection and application availability products for Linux and Windows, has announced the expansion of its product set with its high availability clustering, continuous data protection and disaster recovery solutions for IBMÆs System i.

SteelEyeÆs product portfolio is now available to run within Linux-based partitions across the System i network and on IBM System x and Bladecenter servers running the Windows operating system integrated with System i via iSCSI technology. In both environments, SteelEye's products support configurations with i5/OS providing virtual storage to the Linux and Windows environments.

"IBM is pleased to have SteelEye bring its product portfolio and data protection, disaster recovery expertise to the System i platform," said Jim Herring, director of IBM System i products. ôEnterprise deployments of Linux and Windows on System i demand a robust systems environment as well as data and application protection and disaster recovery of business-critical applications.

SteelEye and Vision Solutions, the worldÆs largest HA solutions provider for the System i platform, also announced a new strategic partnership which delivers SMB and enterprise solutions for the majority of IBM System i operating environments.

"By leveraging the world class availability offerings of both Vision Solutions and SteelEye, customers can build multiplatform resiliency into their business while minimizing cost and complexity," says Vision Solutions Chief Technology Officer Alan Arnold. "The companies will also collaborate on new initiatives focused on growing the System i user community."

"Bringing our Linux and Windows solutions to the System i platform made absolute sense to SteelEye in its drive to service the enterprise datacenter with unparalleled protection for business critical systems. At SteelEye, we're pleased to be able to give our customers the best choice in platforms," said Paul Adams, CEO and president of SteelEye Technology. "Our partnership with Vision Solutions allows us to introduce best-in-class technology for all of our customers' business-critical environments. We look forward to growing this relationship to the benefit of both our companies and our customers."

About SteelEye Technology, Inc.
SteelEye, a subsidiary of SIOS Technology, Inc., is a leading provider of data protection and application availability products for business continuity and disaster recovery on Linux and Windows. The SteelEye family of application-focused data replication, high availability, clustering, and disaster recovery solutions are easy to deploy and operate. They enable enterprises of all sizes to ensure continuous availability of business-critical applications, servers, and data. With the ability to build heterogeneous clusters of physical and virtual servers, and to replicate data in real-time across LANs and WANs, SteelEye has a solution for any availability need.

To complement its software solutions, SteelEye also provides a full range of high availability consulting and professional services to assist organizations with the assessment, design, and implementation of solutions for ensuring High Availability within their environments.

About Vision Solutions
Merged with iTera in November 2006, Vision Solutions, Inc. is a leading provider of high availability, disaster recovery, and data management solutions for the System i market. IBM's largest high-availability Premier Business Partner, Vision Solutions is a recognized System i solutions leader with more than 2,700 customers and 12,000 licenses worldwide. The company works closely with an international network of channel partners and IBM to deliver its industry-leading software, along with a powerful portfolio of services and support for protecting mission-critical applications and information from planned and unplanned downtime. Privately held by Thoma Cressey Equity Partners, Vision Solutions has corporate offices in Irvine and Salt Lake City, with offices worldwide.