This IDC study, Gulf States Disk Storage 2007 - 2011 Forecast and 2006 Vendor Shares, provides detailed analysis, conclusions, and forecasts regarding the dynamics of the disk storage market in the Gulf States. The information in this study is intended to provide an understanding of the changes and opportunities facing the storage industry in these emerging markets. Our 2006 figures and analysis are based on information gathered from interviews with the leading IT companies (vendors, distributors, assemblers, system integrators, and value-added resellers) in the markets.

"Overall, the Gulf disk storage market continues to exhibit healthy growth, although IDC believes that there are still a great deal of market opportunities available, particularly within the finance sector and SMB segment. If taken advantage of by vendors, these lucrative markets could lead to a sharp rise in sales of disk storage systems in the coming years." - Simon Day, Senior Research Analyst, IDC MEA