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聚焦中国企业 IT 外包与出海战略,覆盖等保合规、信创国产化、跨境协同和海外分支 IT 支持实践。

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: IT Support in Guangzhou and Hangzhou: Extending Your China Office Coverage

July 31, 2026 | 13 min

IT Support in Guangzhou and Hangzhou: Extending Your China Office Coverage

A guide to IT support coverage in Guangzhou and Hangzhou for foreign companies extending their China office footprint - business profiles, compliance, and multi-city coordination.

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: How to Choose a Cybersecurity Partner for Your China Office

July 31, 2026 | 13 min

How to Choose a Cybersecurity Partner for Your China Office

A vendor-selection guide for choosing a cybersecurity partner for a China office - MLPS and PIPL fluency, entity/fapiao considerations, security scope, and red flags.

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: China Data Center Regions and Providers: A 2026 Guide

July 30, 2026 | 15 min

China Data Center Regions and Providers: A 2026 Guide

Where China's real data center regions are, who the real IDC and cloud providers are by category, and why foreign companies buy capacity from licensed local operators instead of self-operating.

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: The 90-Day IT Readiness Plan for a New China WFOE

July 29, 2026 | 14 min

The 90-Day IT Readiness Plan for a New China WFOE

A day-by-day 90-day IT readiness plan for a new China WFOE - what's possible pre-entity, and the network, cloud, helpdesk and MLPS/PIPL milestones for days 1-30, 31-60 and 61-90.

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: IT Support in Shanghai vs Beijing vs Shenzhen: China Office Location Guide

July 29, 2026 | 15 min

IT Support in Shanghai vs Beijing vs Shenzhen: China Office Location Guide

A comparison guide for multinational HQ decision-makers weighing Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen for China IT support - talent, regulatory friction, cost, and a single-contract model covering all three.

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: The Real Cost Structure of IT Staffing in China (Part 1 of 3): Commercial Models and Cost Structure Baseline

July 29, 2026 | 22 min

The Real Cost Structure of IT Staffing in China (Part 1 of 3): Commercial Models and Cost Structure Baseline

Part 1 of a 3-part industry research series on China's IT dispatch and IT outsourcing markets, prepared for procurement, legal, and finance leaders at international buyers: the two commercial models, their regulatory basis, and the full statutory cost-structure baseline behind every engineer.

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: The Real Cost Structure of IT Staffing in China (Part 2 of 3): Liability, Compliance, and Termination Risk

July 29, 2026 | 31 min

The Real Cost Structure of IT Staffing in China (Part 2 of 3): Liability, Compliance, and Termination Risk

Part 2 of a 3-part industry research series on China's IT dispatch and IT outsourcing markets, prepared for procurement, legal, and finance leaders at international buyers: joint liability, de facto employment, overtime, non-compete, IP ownership, dispute resolution mechanics, probation, maternity leave, and rebadging risk.

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: The Real Cost Structure of IT Staffing in China (Part 3 of 3): Buyer Scenarios, Vendor Selection, and Strategic Recommendations

July 29, 2026 | 19 min

The Real Cost Structure of IT Staffing in China (Part 3 of 3): Buyer Scenarios, Vendor Selection, and Strategic Recommendations

Part 3 of a 3-part industry research series on China's IT dispatch and IT outsourcing markets, prepared for procurement, legal, and finance leaders at international buyers: six recurring buyer scenarios mapped to the right engagement structure, a vendor-qualification framework, and strategic recommendations.

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: Managed vs Co-Managed IT Services for Your China Office

July 28, 2026 | 15 min

Managed vs Co-Managed IT Services for Your China Office

A practical comparison of managed vs co-managed IT for a China office — when each model fits, how MLPS and PIPL compliance change the calculation, and a related procurement-before-entity challenge.

Cover image for Brocent IT blog post: MLPS and PIPL IT Compliance Checklist for China Offices

July 26, 2026 | 18 min

MLPS and PIPL IT Compliance Checklist for China Offices

A practical MLPS (等保) and PIPL compliance checklist for foreign companies running IT in mainland China — classification, cross-border data transfer, and where offices commonly fall short.