This study presents the market dynamics and development trends in the China IT market by providing a market sizing for 2005 and five-year forecast for 2006?2010. It examines the market from the horizontal, 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 invaluable information to assist in the decision making of both IT vendors and resellers wishing to penetrate this promising but rather undeveloped marketplace. This study also addresses the following issues key to successful business operations in China, such as: