Edge Computing Market Trends

Market Trends of Edge Computing Industry

Telecommunication Sector is Expected to Grow at A significant CAGR

• Telecommunications is one of the fastest evolving industries in the global market. The industry is currently in the process of upgrading its infrastructure to prepare for the 5G transition coupled with the booming 5G penetration across the world, is driving the telecom sector to invest in edge computing resources.
• Edge computing is poised to significantly reshape telecom networks, driven by 5G and the IoT. Additionally, the dependence on the cloud, the reliance on internet connectivity, and the enormous growth and potential of the IoT are some of the critical factors driving telecoms toward the edge. Telecom operators can use edge both to boost their core connectivity business and reduce latency for their own customers, as well as to introduce new services such as data management at the edge.
•  Further, as 5G technologies become more regulated and go mainstream, 5G-compliant devices are expected to grow, leading to several capacity issues. Although the mm-wave bands ensure that they are highly differentiated from the 3G or 4G bands, the increased number of subscriptions is likely to create demand for additional computing resources at the edge.For instance, according to the data from GSMA Intelligence, the 5G market penetration worldwide is expected to increase from 3% in 2020 to 64% in 2030.
• The combination of 5G, IoT, and edge computing would be transformational for both communication service providers and their customers. Edge computing technology has become the major area of investment in the telecom industry, driven by CSPs' need to enhance user experiences and enable and support new business models. CSPs are investing in edge computing technology to meet the growing demand.
• Owing to such potential demand in the global market, several open-source architectures are emerging. Initiatives by The Open Networking Foundation, Akraino Edge Stack project, and others, are expected to accelerate the demand for edge computing in the sector.

Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow at a Highest CAGR

• China has made a good start in terms of 5G and the edge; a surveillance culture could set the course for the evolution of technology. Western companies such as Meta, Apple, Netflix, and Google have shaped the global digital economy by establishing standards for using personal data to target ads. Chinese companies such as Alibaba, Baidu, Huawei, and ZTE are shaping the future direction of edge computing-backed surveillance technology. Such initiatives in China cater to the demand; thus, the country has the highest share in the region.
• According to a survey by GSMA, approximately 90% of mobile ecosystem players in China recognized edge computing as a significant revenue opportunity in the 5G era. The country's edge computing deployments are designed to meet smart ports, campuses, and factories' requirements. As the 5G networks scale over the next few years, edge computing use cases, such as sporting events, gaming, and autonomous driving, will be possible.
• IIJ deployed MDC on the premises of Shiroi Data Center Campus (Shiroi DCC). The MDC, from Australian manufacturer Zella DC, was the first to be installed in Japan. It is equipped with the functions a data center needs, including a cooling unit, an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), environmental sensors, security cameras, and physical security, including a remote-controlled electronic lock.
• As part of the Digital India initiative, the Government of India planned to give IoT a push in the country. The government has allocated INR 7,000-crore funds to develop 100 smart cities powered by IoT devices. The government intends to control traffic, efficiently use water and power, and collect data using IoT sensors for healthcare and other services.
• In February 2022, Reliance Jio enabled edge computing on its cloud-native 5G network at more than 50 facilities across India. The telco has completed 5G planning for the "top 1,000 cities" across India, and dedicated teams have been formed to focus on "dedicated solutions for 5G deployment" in the country. Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea are currently piloting innovative 5G use cases with their equipment and enterprise partners using the trial 5G spectrum.
• Moreover, in March 2022, Tata Consultancy Services announced the launch of an enterprise 5G edge solution suite with Microsoft Azure Private Mobile Edge Computing (Private MEC). Such developments are poised to grow the demand for edge computing in the Asia Pacific region over the forecast period.