PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1664428
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1664428
Intent-based networking denotes a form of network administration employing artificial intelligence, network orchestration, and machine learning to automate administrative operations throughout a network.
The primary elements of intent-based networking consist of networking hardware components, software, and services. Networking hardware components encompass the physical or network devices essential for interaction and communication among hardware units within a computer network. These components are deployed through various models such as on-premise and cloud, catering to diverse applications in sectors such as healthcare, BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), IT and telecom, manufacturing, government and defense, among others.
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The intent-based networking (IBN) market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.77 billion in 2024 to $2.27 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to past technological disruptions, competitive landscape, education and awareness, industry demand shifts, network complexity.
The intent-based networking (IBN) market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.4 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 29.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rapid technological innovation, industry-specific requirements, enhanced awareness and education, market competition dynamics. Major trends in the forecast period include future technological disruptions, agility and flexibility needs, edge computing evolution, cloud migration, scalability requirements.
The rising number of IoT devices is anticipated to drive the growth of the intent-based networking market in the coming years. IoT devices are defined as nonstandard computing devices that connect wirelessly to a network and provide data. Intent-based networking facilitates network management by considering not only the technologies used but also the IT systems, personnel, data, and services that underpin IT operations. For example, in November 2022, a report from Ericsson, a telecommunications company based in Sweden, revealed that broadband IoT (4G/5G), which connects most cellular IoT devices, reached 1.3 billion connections in 2022. It is projected that by the end of 2028, nearly 60% of cellular IoT connections will be broadband IoT connections, with 4G accounting for the majority. North East Asia currently leads in cellular IoT connections, and it is expected to surpass 2 billion connections in 2023. Thus, the growing number of IoT devices is propelling the intent-based networking market.
The increasing demand for cloud computing is likely to enhance the growth of the intent-based networking market in the future. Cloud computing is a technological model that delivers computing services over the internet, enabling users to access and utilize resources such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics without relying on local infrastructure or hardware. The integration of intent-based networking with cloud computing improves overall efficiency, security, agility, flexibility, resource utilization, and manageability of network infrastructure. For instance, in October 2023, Exploding Topics, a U.S.-based online platform that provides insights into emerging trends, reported that cloud infrastructure services generate $178 billion annually. Therefore, the increasing demand for cloud computing is driving the growth of the intent-based networking market.
Technological advancements stand out as a prominent trend in the intent-based networking market, with major companies developing innovative technologies to solidify their market positions. In February 2022, NetBrain Technologies Inc., a US-based provider of intent-based network automation and visibility solutions, introduced the Problem Diagnosis Automation System (PDAS). This system utilizes patented network intent technology, allowing operations to declare and enforce network intentions without coding. PDAS significantly reduces the time required to diagnose network issues and mitigates disruptions caused by human error.
Leading companies in the intent-based networking market are concentrating on innovative products, such as secured networking platforms, to boost their revenues. Secured networking platforms are systems or frameworks that ensure safe and secure communication between devices, users, and applications over a network. For example, in September 2023, Juniper Networks Inc., a U.S.-based company specializing in networking products, upgraded its intent-based networking platform, Apstra. This enhancement introduced key features aimed at improving usability for edge data centers. Apstra now supports collapsed fabric architectures, which are particularly advantageous for smaller deployments, thereby streamlining network design and operations. Furthermore, the platform has incorporated advanced security features, enabling users to implement group-based security policies and receive alerts for any conflicting rules, thus enhancing overall network security.
In July 2023, Cisco Systems Inc., a U.S.-based software company, acquired Armorblox for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is anticipated to strengthen Cisco's security portfolio, particularly by integrating Armorblox's capabilities into Cisco's Secure Email Threat Defense. The inclusion of Armorblox will further Cisco's initiatives in AI-driven cybersecurity solutions, providing advanced threat detection and protection against phishing and business email compromise. Armorblox is a U.S.-based cybersecurity firm that specializes in natural language understanding (NLU)-based email security.
Major companies operating in the intent-based networking (IBN) market include Cisco Systems Inc., Forward Networks Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Anuta Networks Inc., A10 Networks Inc., Arista Networks Inc., Indeni Ltd., Juniper Networks Inc., Capgemini Engineering Ltd., Fortinet Inc., Nokia Corporation, Extreme Networks Inc., Apcela LLC, Veriflow Systems Inc., 128 Technology Inc., Netcracker Technology Corporation, Ciena Corporation, NEC Corporation, IBM Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Dell Technologies Inc., Riverbed Technology Inc., Versa Networks Inc., Gluware Inc., VMware Inc.
North America was the largest region in the intent based networking market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the intent based networking market report during the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the intent-based networking (ibn) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the intent-based networking (ibn) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The intent-based networking market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as enterprise network security, connectivity, data processing, and networking solutions for hybrid work. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The intent-based networking market also includes sales of sensors, devices, optics and transceivers and user interface, which are used in providing intent-based networking services. 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.
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