Asia Pacific IT industry growth will far exceed the North American the study did not include Chinese

Asia Pacific IT industry growth will far exceed North america"

British Financial Times Francesco (Francesco Guerrera) reports

By the explosive growth of IT industry in India and other countries, in the 5 years to 2009, the growth rate of the IT industry in the Asia Pacific region will be nearly two times North america.

Research and consulting firm (IDC) for Microsoft (Microsoft) in the new study, research report predicts that 2004 to 2009 years, the Asian IT industry will contribute more than 1 million new jobs, $11 billion 300 million in new taxes, and for the region's economies create about $350 billion.

Conclusion the study of "Financial Times" see the highlight of Asia is becoming increasingly important in the global technology industry, the conclusion also said that more international enterprises will carry out business in Asia, with excellent growth by IT industry in the region.

The lack of reliable data did not include china. The study will also help Microsoft and other companies lobby governments to crack down on piracy and support the development of the legal technology industry in asia.

According to the International Data Corporation, in 2004, more than 40% of employment and tax revenue in Asia IT (equivalent to more than $9 billion 800 million) from the Microsoft ecosystem". The system consists of the US software group, its suppliers and related companies.

"The growth rate of the IT industry in the Asia Pacific region is rebounding and is expected to continue to rise from now until 2009," the report said.

It is expected that the average revenue generated by the Asian IT industry will grow at an annual rate of 8.6%, nearly two times the region's economic growth forecast during the period from to 2009.

The authors of the study said that most economies in the region will be rapid development, leading governments and businesses to use more hardware, software and IT services, thereby stimulating the growth of asia.