PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1652103
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1652103
The global network function virtualization market size is expected to reach USD 424.72 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Network Function Virtualization Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Component (Solutions, Orchestration and Automation, and Services), Virtualized Network Function, Enterprise Size, Application, End Users, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Network function virtualization (NFV) is a modern architecture that makes use of software to replace hardware-based network functions. It packages network services such as routers, firewalls, and load balancers into virtual machines that operate on commodity software. That way, service providers can manage their networks on standard servers instead of proprietary software.
The adoption of virtual applications technology to cater to the ever-growing demand for digital infrastructure that incorporates cloud and private systems is the key factor driving the network function virtualization market growth. A few benefits of NFVs such as user mobility, updates, patches, portability, and ease of software management installation are driving their increased adoption across various sectors.
The increased use of virtual machines for key functions such as traffic control, firewalls, routers, load balancers, and more is expected to drive the network function virtualization market expansion. In addition, the growing adoption of 5G and edge computing technologies is fueling the demand for cloud-based services, further contributing to the market development.
Key Highlights of Network Function Virtualization Market Report
Based on component, the orchestration and automation segment dominated the network function virtualization market with the largest revenue share in 2024. Orchestration and automation automate and enhance service creation by integrating virtual network functions, self-healing, scaling, and resource lifecycle management. Also, their capabilities directly address operational challenges and provide flexible solutions for traffic management.
Based on enterprise size, the large enterprises segment led the market with a revenue share of 63.5% in 2024. NFV enables large enterprises to reduce device costs and power consumption by giving them the capability to consolidate devices and leverage the economics of scale.
North America held the largest network function virtualization (NFV) market revenue share in 2024. The presence of several established NFV infrastructure providers, the high adoption rate of advanced technologies, and the rapid industrialization in major economies such as the US and Canada fuel the market growth in the region.
The Asia Pacific network function virtualization market is projected to witness rapid growth from 2025 to 2034, fueled by the increasing adoption of technologies, the presence of favorable government initiatives and policies, and the rising demand for data storage and security.
Affirmed Networks, Ciena, Cisco Systems, Dell EMC, ECI TELECOM, Ericsson, Fujitsu, HPE, Huawei, Intel, Juniper Networks, Mavenir, Metaswitch, NEC Corporation, NETSCOUT, Nokia, Radisys, Ribbon Communications, VMware, Wind River, and ZTE Corporation are a few of the leading players in the market.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the network function virtualization market research report on the basis of component, virtualized network function, enterprise size, application, end users, and region: