PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1633730
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1633730
The global application server market size is anticipated to reach USD 56.34 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2025 to 2030. The increasing smartphone penetration has significantly boosted the demand for application servers due to the increased functionalities of smartphones for using various mobile apps. Remote applications displayed on mobile devices enable memory, storage, processor, and software resources available on servers for mobile users. The execution of server applications for display on smartphones requires a constant and reliable network connection. These aspects have resulted in an immediate increase in the application servers for mobile apps. Moreover, the need for application servers has increased as smartphone penetration increases.
The virtualization of application servers is another technological advancement expected to drive the growth of the market for application server in the coming years. Various benefits are connected with the virtualization of the application server, including resource optimization, increased flexibility, scalability, improved security, and improved reliability. Moreover, companies in the market have been developing virtual servers with enhanced capabilities. For instance, in July 2022, IBM announced the availability of the Hyper Protect Virtual Servers for VPC (Virtual Private Cloud), designed to protect the cloud-native application with OCI (Open Container Initiative) deployments that make use of confidential computing.
Some of the significant features of the solution include secure execution, malware protection, multiparty contract and attestation of deployment, and flexible deployment, among others. Using application servers for communication contributes to its adoption in all devices. Multiple companies in the application market offer enhanced communication application servers. For instance, Intelligent Business Communication - AGNITY offers Communication Application Server (CAS), a virtualized service delivery platform designed for service providers to meet high capacity and throughput needs. The platform's architecture is layered and modular, facilitating smooth expansion when new network connectivity is required for additional applications.
High maintenance cost is a significant factor challenging the growth of the global market. The labor costs accrued through the application server life cycle account for a significant share of the total cost of ownership of application servers after the initial acquisition of the software. Hence, it is essential to understand the critical stages of the application server life cycle. The complexity level increases as product capabilities and application server deployments are advanced. The table below highlights the five-year cost summary for WebLogic and JBoss EAP application servers.
Application server platforms have developed over the years to incorporate features and capabilities once considered add-ons and were integrated only for advanced deployments. The application server architecture, product capability, and management and development tools account for a substantial share of the total ownership cost. The total ownership cost includes the initial design, deployment, and recurring costs. The initial design and deployment costs cover the cost incurred for hardware, software, installation & setup, integration & testing, and initial deployment. The recurring costs include the costs incurred for technical support and consultancy, implementation, management & administration, monitoring and diagnostics, server downtime, and upgrades.