Rebuilding drive to boost IT sector

The reconstruction of areas affected by the earthquake is expected to have a positive impact on the IT sector across the country, a research firm said in a report.

While the quake damaged important IT sectors in the region, the report by IDC said its impact will be felt only in the short term as the next three years will see increased spending in the sector.

The growth rate of the total IT spending in China will decline 1 percent this year due to the slight slowdown of China's economy that was disrupted by the earthquake, IDC said.