More domestic players to fill tech void

China is set to drop government purchases of foreign technology products as part of the national strategy to ensure information safety, according to experts.

Observers said more local brands will be added to the government procurement list in coming years to fill the void left by overseas competitors such as IBM, Microsoft and Cisco Systems.

IT products produced by IBM and Microsoft remain "active for purchase" but no Cisco equipment is available, according to information on the Central Government Procurement Center's website. Cisco had 60 products on the State procurement list in 2012, according to a Reuters report.