The size of the packaged software market in China will grow from US$4.3 billion in 2007 to US$9.5 billion by 2012, with a five-year CAGR of 17.0%. While the competitive landscape has not changed much since 2007, IDC has observed a major shift by software vendors from an offline and fixed product model, to an online and on-demand services model. IDC's China Software Market provides an in-depth analysis of the market dynamics and tracks the development trends in the standalone software product segment in China. It includes a competitive analysis of each software market segment and software revenue by function, industry, and geographic area. This service is the essential guide for IT vendors and investors to better understand the key development trends in the China packaged software market.

This service covers the following segments of China packaged software market:

• Packaged software overview
• CRM solution
• Collaboration software
• Storage software and services
• SMB software market
• Linux
• Business intelligence and data warehouse platform

Throughout the year, this service will address the following topics:

• Market size and forecast
• Market drivers and inhibitors
• Competitive analysis and vendor profiles
• Demand-side analysis and case study (in selected reports)
• Opportunities and threats
• Market trends
• IDC's recommendations

Our research addresses the following issues that are critical to your success:

1. What is the market size and five-year forecast of the China software market?
2. Which areas of the China software market will record the fastest growth over the next five years?
3. How does software spending and adoption in China vary geographically and by vertical industry?
4. What are the demands and buying behaviors of end users in the China software space?
5. Who are the key players in each software market segment?
6. What are the drivers and inhibitors of the China software market?

IDC's China Software Market examines how software vendors are positioning themselves to compete in the software market. This service reviews strategies, market positioning, and future direction of several providers, including:

IBM, Kingdee, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, UFIDA, etc.

This service focuses on the following core research. In addition to the insight provided in this service, IDC may conduct additional research on specific topics, or emerging market segments, via research offerings that require additional IDC funding and client investment.

It presents the market dynamics in the China software market. It includes the competitive positioning of leading vendors in the overall market and its key segments. It provides a review of the software spending by industry and geographic area and the future outlook of major software markets.

It provides an in-depth review of the China CRM solution market. It includes market sizing, a five-year growth forecast, key market development trends, and detailed competitive analysis.

It provides an in-depth analysis of the SMB business issues, their perceptions and demands for software as a services model. It also includes market forecast and an overview of the leading players.

It provides an overview of the market dynamics and development trends in the China collaboration software market. It includes case studies of best practices and lessons learned, and an analysis of the market opportunities and challenges.

It provides an in-depth review of the China storage software and services market. It includes market sizing, a five-year growth forecast, key market development trends, as well as a competitive analysis of the major market players.

It provides an overview of the market dynamics and development trends in the China SMB software market, including SMB users' demands and buying behaviors, vendors' SMB strategies, product offerings, channel program, and partner and alliance strategies.

It provides an in-depth review of the China BI and data warehouse market. It includes market sizing, a five-year growth forecast, key market development trends, and a competitive analysis.

It provides an in-depth review of the China Linux market. It includes market sizing, a five-year growth forecast, key market development trends, and a detailed competitive analysis.

IDC offers a complete market intelligence solution customized to meet your business requirements. The array of products and services available to you includes:

• The opportunity to have your specific questions answered through personal interaction with industry experts who cover the topics and markets in your service
• Around-the-clock access to our market intelligence on idc.com, IDC's personalized Web experience
• A view of the market's future with 12 months of continuous intelligence about its direction and the reasons behind it, along with actionable advice for taking advantage of existing and emerging opportunities
• Special client discount pricing on purchases of research from other services
• Complimentary admission to IDC's annual Directions conference, where you'll hear our latest forecasts and network with IDC analysts and other industry professionals
• Complimentary invitations to monthly executive telebriefings, interactive forums designed to provide you with insights about research and strategies directly from IDC analysts

To find out how our flexible packaging options can meet your specific business needs, please contact your IDC sales executive.

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