Software Defined Networking Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Software Defined Networking (SDN) Companies and the Market is Segmented by Organization Size (SMEs, Large Enterprises), by End-User (BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom and Cloud Service Provider, Manufacturing, Education), and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa). The Market Size and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value in USD for all the Above Segments.

Software Defined Networking Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Software Defined Infrastructure Market Size

Software Defined Networking Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
CAGR 22.80 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Software Defined Networking Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Software Defined Infrastructure Market Analysis

The Software Defined Networking Market is expected to register a CAGR of 22.8% during the forecast period.

The rising digital transformation through data as well as networking technologies, such as blockchain, IoT, cognitive, and advanced analytics, strengthens the overall adoption of connectivity advances in various industries, which in turn is driving the market significantly.

  • The development of the global software-defined networking market is fuelled by key factors like a surge in the adoption of cloud computing, an increase in investments in software-defined networking function virtualization, especially to minimize the capital expenditure & operating expenses, and a rise in the need for various mobility services. The surge in the acceptance of cloud computing solutions in the SDN network plays a crucial role in improving the overall operability, security, and network manageability in advanced data centers.
  • Moreover, the rising investments by various telecom service providers in 5G infrastructure would help to improve connectivity and maximize the deployment of SDN solutions. Also, the evolution of the 5G infrastructure network would help boost the SDN market's growth. According to 5G Americas, as of 2023, there are around 1.9 billion 5G subscriptions worldwide. It is anticipated to increase to about 2.8 billion by the end of the year 2024 and 5.9 billion by 2027, which in turn is expected to drive the market considerably.
  • Also, the enterprise's propensity toward digitalization further propels the demand for robust network services. Many companies are looking to enhance their overall network capabilities, which is where Software Defined Network is gaining traction. For instance, in February 2023, ETSI Open Source Group TeraFlowSDN declared the 2nd launch of TeraFlowSDN controller, a robust and innovative SDN controller and orchestrator. TeraFlowSDN Release 2 delivers validated and extended support for slicing end-to-end transport networks over various domains.
  • However, the lack of experienced and skilled network engineers and the rise in security risks and attack threats can restrict market growth throughout the forecast period.

Software Defined Infrastructure Industry Overview

The Global Software Defined Networking market is moderately competitive and comprises major players. In terms of market share, few key market players currently dominate the market. However, the massive adoption of cloud computing and blockchain is increasing the market's overall demand. Many companies are maximizing their market presence by securing new contracts and tapping new markets.

In April 2023, CoreSite, a significant hybrid IT solutions provider and subsidiary of American Tower Corporation, declared the introduction of new enhanced network services to its software-defined networking platform, the Open Cloud Exchange. The new services would automate the additional provisioning functionality within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and direct its cloud-to-cloud communication capabilities on CoreSite's fully managed virtual routers.

In July 2022, Vodafone upgraded its software-defined networking (SDN) to integrate several supplier elements and modernize its worldwide transport network. Hundreds of millions of consumers, as well as independent internet and content providers, were served by this network, which coordinated all of the telco's mobile, fixed, and voice traffic across 28 nations on four continents.

Software Defined Infrastructure Market Leaders

  1. Cisco Systems​

  2. VMware​

  3. Dell EMC​

  4. HPE

  5. Juniper Networks​

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Software Defined Infrastructure Market News

  • February 2023: The international communications platform company BICS has intensified its network with a new SDN controller established by Nokia. The new intelligence module primarily automates optimal traffic routing on the network, developing the overall performance for users while laying the groundwork for 5G network slicing. The new SDN controller would also manage flow and capacity routing throughout its global network.
  • July 2023: The ActivePort Group, a significant provider in the software-defined networking sector, declared the introduction of the Global Edge Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform. Global Edge is set to revolutionize how businesses operate and build their data networks by providing a self-service, fully automated portal to build, design, and manage networks.

Software Defined Infrastructure Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness-Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Assessment of COVID-19 Impact on the market
  • 4.4 Industry Ecosystem Analysis
  • 4.5 Key Usecases
  • 4.6 Technology Analysis
    • 4.6.1 IoT and Edge Computing
    • 4.6.2 Security
    • 4.6.3 Cloud Computing
  • 4.7 Market Drivers
    • 4.7.1 Rising investment toward automation of network infrastructure
    • 4.7.2 Increasing adoption of IoT and cloud services
  • 4.8 Market Challenges
    • 4.8.1 Lack of skilled workforce
    • 4.8.2 Security risks and attack threats
  • 4.9 Adjacent Market Analysis
    • 4.9.1 SD-WAN
    • 4.9.1.1 Market estimation and forecast
    • 4.9.1.2 Growth opportunities and challenges
    • 4.9.1.3 Key vendor developments
    • 4.9.2 Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
    • 4.9.2.1 Market estimation and forecast
    • 4.9.2.2 Growth opportunities and challenges
    • 4.9.2.3 Key vendor developments

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Organization size
    • 5.1.1 SMEs
    • 5.1.2 Large Enterprises
  • 5.2 By End User
    • 5.2.1 BFSI
    • 5.2.2 Healthcare
    • 5.2.3 Retail
    • 5.2.4 Telecom and Cloud Service Providers
    • 5.2.5 Manufacturing
    • 5.2.6 Education
    • 5.2.7 Other End Users
  • 5.3 By Geography***
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia
    • 5.3.4 Latin America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Cisco Systems
    • 6.1.2 VMware
    • 6.1.3 Dell EMC
    • 6.1.4 HPE
    • 6.1.5 Juniper Networks
    • 6.1.6 Fortinet
    • 6.1.7 Huawei Technologies
    • 6.1.8 Barracuda Networks
    • 6.1.9 Versa Networks
    • 6.1.10 Arista Networks
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Software Defined Infrastructure Industry Segmentation

Software-defined networking is a networking approach that mainly utilizes software-based controllers or application programming interfaces (APIs), especially to communicate with the underlying hardware infrastructure and route traffic over the network.

The software defined networking market is segmented by organization size (SMEs, large enterprises), end-user (BFSI, healthcare, retail, telecom and cloud service provider, manufacturing, education), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value in USD for all the above segments.

By Organization size SMEs
Large Enterprises
By End User BFSI
Healthcare
Retail
Telecom and Cloud Service Providers
Manufacturing
Education
Other End Users
By Geography*** North America
Europe
Asia
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
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Software Defined Infrastructure Market Research FAQs

What is the current Global Software Defined Networking Market size?

The Global Software Defined Networking Market is projected to register a CAGR of 22.80% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Global Software Defined Networking Market?

Cisco Systems​, VMware​, Dell EMC​, HPE and Juniper Networks​ are the major companies operating in the Global Software Defined Networking Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Global Software Defined Networking Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Global Software Defined Networking Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Global Software Defined Networking Market.

What years does this Global Software Defined Networking Market cover?

The report covers the Global Software Defined Networking Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Global Software Defined Networking Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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