What is the size of Software Defined Networking Market?
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the
Global Software Defined Networking Market was valued at USD 21.8 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 36.9 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.70% during the forecast period (2025-2031).
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Growth Factors for Software Defined Networking Market
- Surge in mobile data traffic and roll out of 5G networks are driving the demand for adaptability in network control solutions.
- The quick proliferation of Internet of Things devices requires a real-time optimized network resource environment.
- The emergence of cloud computing, NFV, and virtualization has created demand for centralized and programmable networking.
- Need for enterprise and service providers to reduce the complexities associated with overall network management and costs.
- Demand for how the network is orchestrated in agile circumstances across multi-cloud and hybrid circumstances.
Software Defined Networking Market Trends
The trends emerging in the Software Defined Networking Market are the advancement of AI and machine learning solutions to enable predictive and autonomous network management, the coupling of network function virtualisation to SDN, and the expanding deployment of SDN technologies in edge and multi-cloud environments. Open SDN architectures are becoming popular due to their ability to strengthen vendor neutrality and interoperability of networks. The growth of telecommunications service providers and larger enterprises is facilitating SDN growth, including security-driven controllers and intent-based policy automation processes.
Emerging Developments in Software Defined Networking Market
A notable development in the Software Defined Networking Market is the launch of AI-powered orchestration tools and next-generation controllers equipped for anomaly detection and intent validation. Open-source and open standards-based platforms are expanding, bolstering interoperability. Increasing deployments of SDN in 5G core, edge, and hybrid cloud infrastructures are underway, with managed SDN services and overlays gaining traction among enterprises and service providers.
List of Leading Companies in the Software Defined Networking Market
Some of the leading companies include:
- Cisco Systems
- VMware Inc.
- Huawei Technologies
- Juniper Networks
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- IBM Corporation
- Arista Networks
- Dell Technologies
- NEC Corporation
- Extreme Networks
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