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According to the statistics given by IDC the SSD market grew 14% in 2009 with more than 11 million units shipped that year. Besides, it is expected to grow further through 2010 and by 2013, SSD's compound growth rate (CAGR) over 2008-2013 will reach 54%.

"Despite lingering uncertainties around the economy, IDC remains positive on the outlook for SSDs and believes the trajectories for shipment and revenue growth are a source of optimism moving forward," said Jeff Janukowicz, research manger, Hard Disk Drive Components and Solid State Drives at IDC.