Double-Take Software will gain channel exposure and tech support through Alternative Technology distribution in North America

VMworld, Las Vegas, Nev. Sept. 15, 2008 Alternative Technology, Inc., an Arrow Electronics, Inc. company and leading specialty distributor of thin-client/server-based computing, edge infrastructure, virtualization, storage and security solutions, today announced an agreement with Double-Take® Software (NASDAQ: DBTK), a leading infrastructure software company, to distribute its flagship product, Double-Take® for Windows.

Alternative Technology will leverage its virtualization presence in the North American channel, education and technical resources to expand the reach of Double-Take Software�s award-winning solutions. Double-Take Software is a leading provider of affordable software for data recovery, including continuous data replication, application availability and system state protection. Double-Take Software products and services enable customers to protect and recover business-critical data and applications such as Microsoft (News - Alert)® Exchange, SQL Server®, and SharePoint in both physical and virtual environments.

Effective Oct. 9, 2008, Alternative Technology solution providers will be able to offer the following recoverability and data replication solutions:

- Double-Take for Windows
- TimeData®
- GeoCluster®
- Double-Take for Virtual Systems®
- Double-Take for VMware Infrastructure
- Double-Take for Windows Small Business Server
- Double-Take for Linux®

�We are very excited to extend our storage and virtualization offerings with the addition of the Double-Take Software product line,� said Tom Zorn, executive vice president, Alternative Technology. �Beyond their innovative approach to data recovery, their focus on universal data protection, including risk assessment, technology deployment, and ongoing health checks, is directly in line with the way we enable and support our channel partners and their customers.�

�Alternative Technology brings significant channel and market reach, a strong customer service focus, and a reputation for providing leading solutions to server, storage and virtualization markets," said Dean Goodermote, chief executive officer and chairman of the board, Double-Take Software. "Our combined technical service and support capabilities will address the growing market need for our solutions."

Channel partners can learn more about Double-Take Software by going to www.alttech.com/ or calling 800.544.7674 (USA), or 866.240.9991 (Canada).

About Double-Take Software

Headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts, Double-Take® Software (Nasdaq: DBTK) is a leading provider of affordable software for recoverability, including continuous data replication, application availability and system state protection. Double-Take Software products and services enable customers to protect and recover business-critical data and applications such as Microsoft Exchange, SQL, and SharePoint in both physical and virtual environments. With its unparalleled partner programs, technical support, and professional services, Double-Take Software is the solution of choice for more than 10,000 customers worldwide, from SMEs to the Fortune 500. Information about Double-Take Software�s products and services can be found at www.doubletake.com.

About Alternative Technology

Alternative Technology is a leading specialty distributor for value-added resellers who need products and services targeted at thin-client/server-based computing, edge infrastructure, virtualization, security, and wireless markets. Driving the widespread adoption of leading-edge technologies by bridging the gaps between products and services to solve critical business problems, Alternative Technology identifies business issues that are key to its markets and offers multivendor solutions that drive demand back through its reseller partners. Alternative Technology, headquartered in Englewood, Colo., has offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Carlsbad, Calif., and Mississauga, Canada. Alternative Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, which is a business segment of Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW). For more information, go to: www.AltTech.com, e-mail: sales@AltTech.com or call toll-free: 800.544.7674 (USA), or 866.240.9991 (Canada).