Modular Data Center Market - Forecasts from 2024 to 2029

The modular data center market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.89%, reaching a market size of US$31.758 billion in 2029 from US$16.41 billion in 2022.

A considerable quantity of data is generated every day, and that rate is only growing as the number of internet users grows. To process such a vast amount of data, companies use a facility known as a data centre that holds an institution's combined IT operations and equipment for data storage, processing, and distribution. A modular data centre system is a portable data centre capacity deployment solution that may be installed in almost any place where data capacity is required. Modular data centre systems are made up of purpose-built modules and components that provide expandable data centre capacity as well as a variety of power and cooling choices. Because modular data centres are movable and made from conventional containers, they offer much operational flexibility. Hence, they serve as an excellent alternative to organizations that need a faster and more economical data solution. Recent advancements in the modular data centre market have seen growth in providing cloud computing solutions to help users protect their data.

The increasing influence of location and climate on data centre setup

The location analysis is a crucial part of the modular data centre installation process. Because of geographical difficulties, many organizations that require data centre solutions cannot deploy modular data centres. As a result, modular data centres are unable to penetrate a wide range of markets. The provisions for transportation of data modules, power and fibre connectivity, location-related latency, interconnectivity to network systems, building regulations, etc., play a significant role in the modular data centre market. For instance, locations that experience a lot of precipitation also require proper physical qualities of the data centre enclosure to prevent water damage, leakage, and rusting. Though most modular data centre companies provide cloud storage to protect data from getting lost, they require more power and cooling than regular data centres, limiting an organization's ability to install it.

While some climates may be unsuitable for modular data centres, some markets are positively influenced by them. According to an IEEE report, the data centre's Energy Reuse Effectiveness rises when the ambient (outside) temperature drops and the server inlet-outlet temperature differential rises. Furthermore, data indicate that, particularly in scorching and humid areas, using passive cooling techniques (e.g., DEC and free air cooling) reduces data centre heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning energy use.

Introduction of cloud computing

With an increase in data consumption and usage, there arises a need for proper data storage. Due to the increase in data breaches and hacking, data servers need to be safeguarded from such risks. Modular data centres come with the added advantage of cloud computing, which stores data in a cloud-based environment to serve as a recovery tool in case of a data breach or data loss. Modular data centres provide cloud solutions, including the data centre infrastructure, cloud hardware, storage, software, patterns, monitoring, and more in a prefabricated, compact solution. Cloud computing solutions are provided either by data centre providers (like Amazon and Microsoft) or by third-party cloud computing companies (like Oracle and VMware). These solutions make modular data centres an ideal choice for organizations.

Increase in government expenditure

There has been an ever-increasing need for proper data centre infrastructure, and companies are finding it difficult to keep up with the trend due to rising energy expenses. As a result, the requirement for government expenditure increases. For instance, Kuwait aspires to be a "financial and commercial" centre in the Middle East as part of the 'Vision 2035' plan. Government agencies and the commercial sector are migrating to digital platforms, which is accelerating the development of cloud, collocation, and managed data centres and increasing the data centre industry. Greenfield construction dominates the Kuwaiti market, which is also seeing the rise of on-site modular data centre construction. The market is dominated by VRLA battery-based UPS systems, which account for more than 90% of the market. Most data centres include N+1 redundancy UPS systems, which may be expanded to 2N redundancy depending on customer needs.

North America is expected to hold a significant share during the forecast period

The expansion of cloud computing, mobile broadband, and big data analytics are driving the need for new data centre infrastructure in this area. North America is known for having a large number of data centres. As more businesses move from providing hardware-based services to software-based ones, it is anticipated that this market will present opportunities for data centre installation. To optimize infrastructure, organizations are searching for modular services that enable them to choose the desired service from an integrated portfolio. As part of a standardized deployment, the online catalogues offer several service options. These choices give businesses the chance to reduce their initial outlay of funds. The IBM Integrated Managed Infrastructure Service is a prime illustration of this circumstance.

Market key launches

• In February 2023, under the terms of the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can now access AWS Modular Data Center. The Department of Defense (DoD) declared in December 2022 that AWS has been chosen for the DoD JWCC contract. This multi-vendor acquisition vehicle aims to provide cloud services and capabilities across all security domains, from the enterprise to the tactical edge, and at all classification levels. The DoD will be able to deploy self-contained data centers with integrated AWS infrastructure to areas with inadequate infrastructure thanks to the AWS Modular Data Center.
• In June 2023, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Equinix announced a deeper partnership to expand HPE GreenLake's private cloud offering at Equinix's data centres located in the International Business Exchange (IBX). To give customers quick access to a wide range of private cloud offerings for even greater speed, agility, flexibility, and choice in their hybrid cloud strategy, Hewlett Packard Enterprise pre-provisioned HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise and HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Business Edition at key Equinix data centres around the world.

Segmentation:

By Type

• Pre-engineered Data Centre
• Prefabricated Data Centre

By End-User

• Government
• Telecom
• IT
• BFSI
• Other End Users

By Organization Size

• Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
• Large Enterprises

By Configuration

• Fully Prefabricated Data Centre
• Semi-Prefabricated Data Centre
• All-in-One Data Centre

By Geography

• North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• UK
• Others
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Others
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Others