The global open source container management software market size was USD XX Mn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD XX Mn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during 2023–2031. The market is fueled by the growing adoption of cloud-based applications and the subsequent need for comprehensive software systems that can operate in multiple environments uniformly.
Open-source container management tools help the software application systems run consistently and uniformly across any platform such as on-premise or cloud. Containers comprise configuration files, libraries, binary codes, and executables however, they do not contain operating system images.
The demand for open-source software is increasing as organizations are embracing open-source technologies to enhance the security of the software and data systems in the organizational structure. Over 46% of organizations deploy open-source solutions to perform security scans and detect vulnerabilities in organizational systems. Open-source container management software systems help coders to identify the weak spots in the code structure and upgrade the code accordingly to enhance the functionality and safety of the systems. More than 36.79 % of organizations adopt open-source technologies which include contributions to developing systems in the organizations or projects.
According to a recent survey, 50 % of Fortune 500 companies deploy open-source software systems in the organizational structure to address mission-critical tasks and enhance the security of the data. Some popular open-source container management software systems help coders to develop business-critical software systems for their organizations. For instance, Mirantis Kubernetes Engine enables coders to develop, run, and scale cloud-native applications. It helps to increase release frequency and developer efficiency in the software development cycle.
The market report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic had moderately affected the market due to economic uncertainty and a slowdown in software development projects in the initial days of the pandemic. However, with the implementation of remote work policy and the rising adoption of digital solutions by corporations, the demand for open-source container management software systems surged again.
Open Source Container Management Software Market Dynamics
Major Drivers
Growing adoption of software solutions with enhanced flexibility and scalability is expected to drive the market. Open-source container management tools provide a greater degree of modularity and manageability.
The developers segregate the complex applications into multiple modules and deploy various containers for each of these modules. The open-source container management software systems facilitate the simple deployment of software applications across multiple environments such as IoT operating systems or cloud platforms.
Increasing demand for secure software application systems that run in various environments is anticipated to drive the market. Containerization allows developers to develop the software application as per the requirements related to safety, utility, and modularity. The developers can upgrade the features of the software applications to enhance security and adaptability in various environments.
Existing Restraints
The high cost of developing and implementing open-source container management software systems is likely to hinder the market. Open-source container management tools help software applications run smoothly on any platform over the cloud computing systems. However, writing algorithms for such software systems require a highly skilled and experienced workforce. The budgetary requirement of hiring such a workforce is exceptionally high, this can limit the market over the forecast period.
Emerging Opportunities
The growing need for open-source container management software systems in cloud applications is likely to create significant opportunities for the market. Businesses are adopting cloud-based technologies for enhancing feasibility, flexibility, and cost-efficiency in operational processes.
Scope of Open Source Container Management Software Market Report
The market report includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Details
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Report Title
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Open Source Container Management Software Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Type (Private, Public, and Hybrid), and Application (Small & Medium Enterprises and Large Enterprises)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Red Hat, Inc.; IBM; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; Google; Cisco Systems, Inc.; Amazon.com, Inc.; SUSE; Docker, Inc.; The Linux Foundation; Apprenda; CoreOS, Inc.; Joyent; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; and Rancher
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Open Source Container Management Software Market Segment Insights
Type Segment Analysis
Based on type, the open source container management software market is segregated into private, public, and hybrid. The public segment is expected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projection period owing to the rising adaptability of cloud-based services in the private and public organizations’ technology infrastructure.
The cloud-based services provide improved accessibility, centralized data security, and high-performance computing to their users. It also reduces dependency on the hardware system thereby optimizing the cost of the operations.
Application Segment Analysis
On the basis of application, the global market is bifurcated into small & medium enterprises and large enterprises. The large enterprises segment is projected to register a considerable CAGR during the forecast period due to rising demand from large enterprises for open-source container management software systems. Open-source container management software systems provide improved operational efficiency, cost efficiency, and easy deployment in any environment.
Regional Analysis
In terms of region, the global open source container management software market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the market during the projection period owing to the digital transformation of various companies and the adoption of cloud computing across industries.
The rising adoption of digital solutions across industries coupled with the associated benefits of cost-saving and operational efficiency works as a major catalyst of the market in the region. Moreover, the adoption of cloud computing to enhance cost-efficiency in industrial processes is likely to fuel the market in the region.
The market of North America is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to the high acceptance of open-source systems due to greater control, management, and upgradation of digital resources across organizations. The rate of digital transformation of industrial processes in the region is high due to rising awareness about the benefits of digital systems in enhancing process efficiency and cost-effectivity. The presence of major technology players in the region is further contributing to the growth of the market.
Segments
The open source container management software market has been segmented on the basis of
Type
Application
- Small & Medium Enterprises
- Large Enterprises
Region
- Asia Pacific
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players
- Red Hat, Inc.
- IBM
- Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
- Google
- Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- SUSE
- Docker, Inc.
- The Linux Foundation
- Apprenda
- CoreOS, Inc.
- Joyent
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
- Rancher
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the global open source container management software market are Red Hat, Inc.; IBM; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; Google; Cisco Systems, Inc.; Amazon.com, Inc.; SUSE; Docker, Inc.; The Linux Foundation; Apprenda; CoreOS, Inc.; Joyent; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; and Rancher
The companies in the open source container management systems domain adopted development strategies such as enhancing the flexibility of the solutions by upgrading the algorithms, feature enhancements, and user-friendly interfaces for the systems. In addition, these market players are also engaging in mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, innovative product launches, and production expansion to improve their leadership in the market. For instance,
- On 23rd May 2023, Red Hat, Inc., the leading provider of open source systems and solutions, introduced Red Hat Trusted Software Supply Chain solutions to improve resilience to software supply chain vulnerabilities. These solutions will provide developers with insights about real-time security risks and vulnerabilities in the open-source software systems in the logistics and supply chain management software systems such as logistics and container management applications.