This IDC study presents the market dynamics and development trends in the China ICT market by providing the market size for 2007 and five-year forecast for 2008–2012. It examines the market from the regional, vertical, and technological dimensions. The key market drivers and inhibitors that are likely to have a strong impact on the development of the market over the next five years are also analyzed. This study provides valuable information to assist in the decision making of IT vendors, resellers, and telecommunication service providers (SPs) that hopes to make a great penetration into this promising but undeveloped marketplace.

"The imbalanced development across regions, products, and industries creates both opportunities and challenges for ICT vendors and distributors. Market players should realize this situation and specify related business strategies according to the characteristics of each segment," says Serena Shang, senior analyst, cross product and vertical research, IDC China.