It was reported on Tuesday that CATO SMS, a company focused on specialised clinical research solutions, has acquired United States-based Array Biostatistics.

This move is to help CATO SMS expand its full-service biostatistical consulting, analysis and programming capabilities. CATO SMS is to concentrate on building its team of senior biostaticians and statistical programmers as part of its expansion plans.

Array will continue to be led by Sandy Ferber, chief executive officer of Array. Ferber will also lead CATO SMS' overall biometrics offering.