This IDC study examines the China IT security market for the period of 2007?2012, with vendor revenue and market growth forecasts. For many mainstream manufacturers whose contract revenue has surpassed a certain scope, how to realize the continuing rapid growth on such a large revenue base has become an issue that the manufacturer had to face, as early as a year ago. Moreover, in 2007, this issue has become more prominent. In fact, from the view of the mainstream manufacturers developing the product line, most manufacturers have taken a commonsense step.

Comparing with 2006, China IT security market has increased by 35.2% with the market scale of US$779.3 million. The security software market accounts for 29.3% with the market scale of US$233.4 million; the security hardware market accounts for 47.4% with the market scale of US$369.7 million; the security services market accounts for 22.6% with the market scale of US$176.2 million.

"At present, none of the domestic mainstream manufacturers have found a better method in exploring the truth of 'from outstanding to excellent,' and in this process, they would experience more throes," says Jeffrey Dong, research manager, Vertical Research and Consulting, IDC China.