EMC and NetApp gained share in the first quarter as these pure-play storage makers shined, according to IDC data.
EMC's market share ticked up to 24.6 percent in the first quarter, year over year. NetApp has a virtual tie with IBM for the No. 2 spot. NetApp had first quarter share of 11.1 percent compared with IBM's 11.7 percent. A year ago, NetApp had first quarter market share of 8.8 percent.
Overall, the global storage sector is bouncing back, said IDC. Factory revenue surged 17.1 percent in the first quarter to $5 billion for external disk storage systems. Total disk storage systems revenue hit $6.7 billion in the first quarter, up 18.8 percent from a year ago.
This picture taking on launch on the falcon 9
SpaceX is about to launch their Falcon 9 rocket for the first time, carrying a Dragon spacecraft prototype. In theory, the new ship will haul cargo and crews of seven astronauts to the ISS.
This glass is so beautiful and Nice picture on glass
A dangerous metal called cadmium has been discovered in 'Shrek'-themed drinking glasses being sold at McDonald's restaurants across the country, prompting the fast-food giant to recall 12 million of the collectors items. The 16-ounce glasses have been going for $2 a pop, and with the success of 'Shrek Forever After' at the box office, they've been a hot item since their May 21 debut. The glasses have been available in four designs -- Shrek, Fiona, Puss in Boots and Donkey.
