In this IDC study, IDC analyzes the Japan disk storage systems market in 1H06 and provides a forecast through 2010. IDC include revenue, capacity shipments and shipments data from 1H04 to 1H06. The market is analyzed by OS, installation environment (DAS/NAS/SAN), product type (external/internal), and class based on system price. Supplier shares are analyzed by revenue, capacity shipments and unit shipments based on data for the period from 1H05 to 1H06.

"In order for the Japan external disk storage systems market to get onto the stable growth track, it is necessary for suppliers to further cultivate demand for solutions that improve management efficiency and reduce business risks among Japanese companies," ? observes Masaaki Moriyama, Director, Storage Server Group Director, IDC Japan.