Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size, Trends [2030]

Segments - Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market by Components (Solutions and Services), Organisation Size (Large Enterprises and SMEs), End‐user (Service Providers, Enterprises and Government), Industry Vertical (BFSI, IT & Telecommunication, Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Government & Defence, Healthcare, and Others), and Regions (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle & East Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2021 – 2028

Author : Raksha Sharma

Fact-checked by : Vineet Pandey

Editor : Shruti Bhat

Report Description

The global software defined networking (SDN) market size is projected to grow from USD 13.7 Bn in 2020 to USD 32.7 Bn by 2025 at a CAGR of 19.0% between 2021 and 2028. Software defined networking or SDN offers a recently developed, advanced, swift solution to day-to-day networking problems in an organisation.

Additionally, it also allows the enterprise to use software and hardware from numerous sellers to have customized networking services as per the needs of the organisation. Primarily, it is software that utilizes software base controllers or application programming interface to communicate information to hardware infrastructure and direct traffic on a network.

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Outlook

SDN is unlike existing software, as traditional software uses hardware devices such as routers and switches to manage network traffic whereas SDN creates an online network to control hardware. This model provides a new and improved way of controlling the routing of data packets with the help of a centralized server.

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

Rising trends of network infrastructure automation as well as global usage of cloud computing services and demand for data analytics in multiple industries are projected to drive the market.
Demand for software defined networking is driven by various elements that are growth in usage of cloud computing and increasing number of investments in SDN.
Hacking and security threats are the major restraints for SDN market.
Lack of skilled workforce and complexity of SDN structure, transitioning to SDN from traditional network poses a hindrance to the market growth.
Expansions and new innovative product launches are estimated to provide profitable opportunities for the market players.

Scope of Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Report

The report on software defined networking market includes an assessment of the market, size, share, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have been included in the report.

Attributes	Details
Report Title	Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
Base Year	2020
Historic Data	2018–2019
Forecast Period	2021–2028
Segmentation	Components (Solutions and Services), Organisation Size (Large Enterprises and SMEs), End-user (Service Providers, Enterprises and Government), Industry Vertical (BFSI, IT & Telecommunication, Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Government & Defence, Healthcare, and Others)
Regional Scope	Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
Report Coverage	Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
Key Players Covered in the Report	Cisco(US), Dell EMC(US), HPE(US), VMware (US), Huawei(China), Juniper Networks(US), Nokia (Finland), Oracle(US), Citrix(US), Extreme Networks(US), Infovista(US), NEC(Japan), Pluribus Networks(US), Arista Networks(US), CloudGenix (US), Cumulus Networks(US), DataCore Software(US), Fortinet(US), Fujitsu(Japan), HiveIO(US), Lenovo(Hong Kong), NetApp(US), Pica8(US), Pivot3(US), and Scale Computing(US)

Software Defined Networking Market Segment Insights

Based on components, the SDN market is divided into solutions and services. The solutions segment is further segmented into physical network infrastructure, virtualization & control software, and software-defined networking applications. The services segment is segregated into professional and managed services.

The physical network infrastructure segment is projected to hold major market share. The market for this component is projected to account for more than 50% of the total share. This is due to its abilities to manage and direct the flow control in various elements and applications. It provides centralized and holistic enterprise network management and is cost-effective in nature.

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Components

Based on size of organisation, the market is fragmented into large enterprises and SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises). The large enterprise segment is projected to expand at a rapid pace.

A large organization is an enterprise that consists of at least 5,000 employees and has an annual turnover more than 1.5 billion euros. These organizations have a large well-skilled workforce to manage high level specific operations and IT infrastructure. These organisations utilise industry solutions that aids them in increasing efficiency.

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Organisation Size

On the basis of end-user, the market can be segregated into service providers, enterprise, retail, IT & telecommunication, healthcare, BFSI, industrial, government, and others. The enterprise segment is projected to hold major market. In 2012, 35% of the global software defined networking market was held by enterprises segment alone.

This success is owing to the fact that enterprises and organisations generate a large amount of data which guides them to improve network efficiency with the help of centralized management, amplified IT agility, and trouble-free network customization by speedy and dependable application services, to direct data and application securely.

In terms of industry vertical, the SDN market is fragmented into BFSI, IT & telecom, education, retail, manufacturing, government & defence, healthcare, and others (energy & utilities, transportation & logistics and travel & hospitality.

The IT & telecom segment is estimated to expand at a rapid pace due to its ability to transform the telecom industry by enhancing the quality of carriers (wired as well as wireless) to easily deliver bandwidth whenever it is demanded. Carriers improve the network flexibility and minimise the excess operational charges.

In terms of region, the global software defined networking market can be split into North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East & Africa. North America accounts for the major market share. The rapid rise of internet, increasing occupants and technological advancements are some of the factors driving the market. Moreover, as companies are looking forward to move their IT operations to the internet a boost in SDN is observed.

Segments

Components

Solutions
- Physical Network Infrastructure
- Virtualization & Control Software
- Software-defined Networking Applications
Services
- Professional Services
- Managed Services

Organization Size

Large Enterprises
SMEs

End-user

Service Providers
Enterprises
Government

Industry Vertical

BFSI
IT & Telecommunication
Education
Retail
Manufacturing
Government & Defence
Healthcare
Others
- Energy & Utilities
- Transportation & Logistics
- Travel & Hospitality

Regions

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle & East Africa

Key Players

Cisco(US)
Dell EMC(US)
HPE(US)
VMware (US)
Huawei(China)
Juniper Networks(US)
Nokia (Finland)
Oracle(US)
Citrix(US)
Extreme Networks(US)
Infovista(US)
NEC(Japan)
Pluribus Networks(US)
Arista Networks(US)
CloudGenix (US)
Cumulus Networks(US)
DataCore Software(US)
Fortinet(US)
Fujitsu(Japan)
HiveIO(US)
Lenovo(Hong Kong)
NetApp(US)
Pica8(US)Pivot3(US), and Scale Computing(US)

Competitive Landscape

Key players in the software defined networking market include, Cisco(US), Dell EMC(US), HPE(US), VMware (US), Huawei(China), Juniper Networks(US), Nokia (Finland), Oracle(US), Citrix(US), Extreme Networks(US), Infovista(US), NEC(Japan), Pluribus Networks(US), Arista Networks(US), CloudGenix (US), Cumulus Networks(US), DataCore Software(US), Fortinet(US), Fujitsu(Japan), HiveIO(US), Lenovo(Hong Kong), NetApp(US), Pica8(US), Pivot3(US), and Scale Computing(US). These players engage in mergers & acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, and partnerships to strengthen their geographical presence.

Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Key Players

Table Of Content

1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Overview
  4.1. Introduction
     4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
     4.1.2. Market Definition
  4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
     4.2.1. Industry Outlook
  4.3. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Dynamics
     4.3.1. Market Drivers
     4.3.2. Market Restraints
     4.3.3. Opportunity
     4.3.4. Market Trends
  4.4. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market - Supply Chain
  4.5. Global Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Forecast
     4.5.1. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
     4.5.2. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size (000â€™ Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
     4.5.3. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Analysis and Forecast by End Users
  5.1. Market Trends
  5.2. Introduction
     5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
     5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  5.3. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     5.3.1. Service Providers
     5.3.2. Enterprises
     5.3.3. Government
  5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by End Users
  5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by End Users
6. Global Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
  6.1. Market Trends
  6.2. Introduction
     6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
     6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
  6.3. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
     6.3.1. North America
     6.3.2. Latin America
     6.3.3. Europe
     6.3.4. Asia Pacific
     6.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
  6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
  6.6. Global Software Defined Networking (SDN) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
7. North America Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Analysis and Forecast
  7.1. Introduction
     7.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
  7.2. North America Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     7.2.1. U.S.
     7.2.2. Canada
  7.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  7.4. North America Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     7.4.1. Service Providers
     7.4.2. Enterprises
     7.4.3. Government
  7.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
  7.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  7.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     7.7.1. By Country
     7.7.2. By Product Type
     7.7.3. By Application
  7.8. North America Software Defined Networking (SDN) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
8. Latin America Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Analysis and Forecast
  8.1. Introduction
     8.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     8.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
  8.2. Latin America Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
      8.2.1. Brazil
      8.2.2. Mexico
      8.2.3. Rest of Latin America
   8.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  8.4. Latin America Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     8.4.1. Service Providers
     8.4.2. Enterprises
     8.4.3. Government
  8.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
  8.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  8.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     8.7.1. By Country
     8.7.2. By Product Type
     8.7.3. By Application
  8.8. Latin America Software Defined Networking (SDN) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
9. Europe Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Analysis and Forecast
  9.1. Introduction
     9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     9.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
  9.2. Europe Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     9.2.1. Germany
     9.2.2. France
     9.2.3. Italy
     9.2.4. U.K.
     9.2.5. Spain
     9.2.6. Russia
     9.2.7. Rest of Europe
  9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  9.4. Europe Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     9.4.1. Service Providers
     9.4.2. Enterprises
     9.4.3. Government
  9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
  9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  9.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     9.7.1. By Country
     9.7.2. By Product Type
     9.7.3. By Application
  9.8. Europe Software Defined Networking (SDN) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
10. Asia Pacific Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Analysis and Forecast
  10.1. Introduction
     10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     10.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
  10.2. Asia Pacific Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     10.2.1. China
     10.2.2. Japan
     10.2.3. South Korea
     10.2.4. India
     10.2.5. Australia
     10.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
  10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  10.4. Asia Pacific Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     10.4.1. Service Providers
     10.4.2. Enterprises
     10.4.3. Government
  10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
  10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  10.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     10.7.1. By Country
     10.7.2. By Product Type
     10.7.3. By Application
  10.8. Asia Pacific Software Defined Networking (SDN) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
11. Middle East & Africa Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Analysis and Forecast
  11.1. Introduction
     11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
     11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
     11.1.3. Middle East & Africa Average Pricing Analysis
  11.2. Middle East & Africa Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
     11.2.1. Saudi Arabia
     11.2.2. South Africa
     11.2.3. UAE
     11.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
  11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
  11.4. Middle East & Africa Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market Size and Volume Forecast by End Users
     11.4.1. Service Providers
     11.4.2. Enterprises
     11.4.3. Government
  11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by End Users
  11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by End Users
  11.7. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
     11.7.1. By Country
     11.7.2. By Product Type
     11.7.3. By Application
  11.8. Middle East & Africa Software Defined Networking (SDN) Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2026
12. Competition Landscape
  12.1. Global Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market: Market Share Analysis
  12.2. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Distributors and Customers
  12.3. Software Defined Networking (SDN) Market: Competitive Dashboard
  12.4. Company Profiles (Details: Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
     12.4.1. Cisco(US)
     12.4.2. Dell EMC(US)
     12.4.3. HPE(US)
     12.4.4. VMware (US)
     12.4.5. Huawei(China)
     12.4.6. Juniper Networks(US)
     12.4.7. Nokia (Finland)
     12.4.8. Oracle(US)
     12.4.9. &