Global storage market hits record $33bn as firms upgrade systems

The global enterprise storage market recorded strong revenue growth during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to data published by the International Data Corporation (IDC).

The external OEM enterprise storage systems market reached $9.7 billion in vendor revenue, supported by positive performance from leading vendors and across most global regions.

The report found that the enterprise storage sector returned to a positive growth trajectory, despite being overshadowed by high double-digit expansion in the server market.