PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1484980
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1484980
Enterprise networking refers to a sophisticated system of interconnected computing devices tailored to meet the evolving requirements of an organization. It enables scalability and flexibility in integrating new devices, users, and services as needed. This network infrastructure plays a pivotal role in facilitating day-to-day operations, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation within contemporary organizations. By effectively harnessing technology, enterprise networking empowers businesses to fulfill their objectives efficiently.
The primary components of enterprise networking consist of products and services. Enterprise networking products encompass hardware and software solutions specifically engineered to facilitate and oversee communication networks within expansive organizations. These products are implemented across both cloud-based and on-premises environments, catering to the needs of various enterprises ranging from large corporations to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across sectors such as aerospace and defense, education, media and communication, healthcare, banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), transportation and logistics, and other end users.
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The enterprise networking market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $73.21 billion in 2023 to $79.64 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth observed during the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the rise in network automation, integration of artificial intelligence (AI), increasing focus on network cost optimization, growing integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), and the rising adoption of multi-cloud environments.
The enterprise networking market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $113.09 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the expanding adoption of cloud technologies, rising cybersecurity threats, increased utilization of network analytics, the growth of software-defined networking (SDN), and the increasing virtualization in networking infrastructure. Major trends expected in this period encompass the emergence of 5G and Wi-Fi 6 technologies, the integration of security features with SD-WAN technology, the sustained reliance on network automation, the implementation of Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and ongoing advancements in technology.
The escalating threat landscape in cybersecurity is anticipated to drive growth in the enterprise networking market. Cybersecurity threats, characterized by malicious activities aimed at data theft, system damage, or disruption, are on the rise due to factors such as the expansion of attack surfaces, evolving tactics by malicious actors, the proliferation of connected devices, and increased reliance on digital infrastructure across various sectors. Enterprise networks play a crucial role in mitigating cybersecurity threats by implementing measures such as firewalls, secure access controls, network segmentation, regular updates, encryption, security monitoring, employee training, and endpoint security. Notably, data breaches witnessed a staggering 78% increase between 2022 and 2023, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), underscoring the pressing need for robust enterprise networking solutions to address cybersecurity challenges.
Key players in the enterprise networking market are focusing on developing innovative technologies, such as Net5.5G intelligent cloud-network solutions, to meet the demands of modern corporate networking requirements. Net5.5G intelligent cloud-network solutions leverage cloud computing technology integrated with networking infrastructure to deliver scalable, flexible, and efficient networking services. For instance, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., a China-based manufacturing company, unveiled four Net5.5G intelligent cloud-network solutions in February 2024 to accelerate intelligent transformation and enhance digital productivity. These solutions encompass Net5.5G High-Quality 10 Gbps CloudCampus, Net5.5G Converged WAN, Net5.5G Ultra-Resilient Multi-DC Network, and Net5.5G HiSec SASE, each aiming to elevate network quality, improve digital services, ensure secure encryption, provide fault-tolerant services, and offer integrated security protection for enterprise branches. Huawei's HiSec SASE Solution boasts a secure and efficient network architecture, featuring rapid threat handling, industry-leading detection performance, and precise ransomware prevention.
In July 2023, Cox Communications Inc., a US-based cable television company specializing in commercial fiber-optic communication services, completed the acquisition of Unite Private Networks (UPN) for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move positions Cox to enhance its market presence by offering faster speeds, increased reliability, and expanded service options through fiber infrastructure, benefiting businesses and communities across the network. Unite Private Networks (UPN), a US-based enterprise, provides high-bandwidth, fiber-based communications networks and related services to enterprise customers, aligning with Cox's objectives to bolster its capabilities in delivering advanced networking solutions.
Major companies operating in the enterprise networking market are Dell Technologies Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Lenovo Group Limited, Cisco Systems Inc., Broadcom Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE), Nokia Corporation, CommScope Inc., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., Arista Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., Citrix Systems Inc., F5 Networks Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Ubiquiti Inc., Riverbed HOLDINGS INC., Extreme Networks Inc., Zyxel Communications Corporation, ADTRAN Inc., NETGEAR Inc., D-Link Corporation, SonicWall Inc., Barracuda Networks Inc., Allied Telesis Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the enterprise networking market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the enterprise networking market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the enterprise networking market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The enterprise networking market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as network infrastructure, network security, wireless networking, network monitoring and management, consulting, and professional services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The enterprise networking market also includes sales of load balancers, network interface cards (NICs), network-attached storage (NAS) devices, and unified communications (UC) systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.