Disk storage up 4.3%

Disk storage up 4.3% in Q2 2006 by ZDNet's ZDNet Research -- External controller-based disk storage rose 4.3% in Q2 2006 over Q2 2005 to reach a total of $3.6 bln. Network Appliance saw the fastest growth, with revenue up 22.2% over 2005 to reach $271.0 mln, giving it seventh position overall, Gartner reports.