This IDC update shares some highlights of activities in the storage and data management services marketplace in the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) or APEJ region. These highlights are summarized with emphasis on vendor opportunities, strategies, and new market developments in the Asia/Pacific storage services industry. IDC has also identified key trends from January 2006 to October 2006, supported by selected media releases. The activities identified vary from strategic directions to specific contracts signed with clients and partners during this period.