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Bridges facilitate the connection of one network to another, ensuring compatibility through the use of the same protocol. Gateways, on the other hand, serve as intermediaries that link two networks operating on different models, effectively relaying data from one system to another. Routers are physical devices, often akin to switches, that direct data packets based on their IP addresses, functioning primarily at the network layer.
Connectivity options in this domain encompass Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Ethernet, cellular networks, and other forms of connectivity. Bluetooth, for instance, is a short-range wireless standard used to exchange data between both fixed and mobile devices over limited distances. It utilizes UHF radio waves within the ISM bands, specifically ranging from 2.402 to 2.48 GHz, and is also instrumental in establishing personal area networks. These networking devices find applications in various sectors such as households, commercial enterprises, industrial settings, and transportation systems. In transportation, routers play a pivotal role in scheduling traffic flow on public networks, ensuring efficient timing and direction. Both indoor and outdoor end-users extensively employ bridges, gateways, and routers in their network configurations.
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The bridges, gateways and routers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $31.3 billion in 2024 to $32.87 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to network expansion, internet growth, enterprise networking, telecommunications infrastructure.
The bridges, gateways and routers market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $39.86 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to 5g and next-generation networks, edge computing, iot and industrial automation, cloud computing and data centers. Major trends in the forecast period include 5g and edge computing, software-defined networking (sdn), ipv6 adoption, wireless broadband and mobile routers.
The growth of the bridges, gateways, and routers market is expected to be supported by the rapid increase in investments in smart city projects across various countries worldwide. Smart city technologies leverage information and communication technologies to efficiently manage and operate urban services such as transportation, water supply, and law enforcement. These technologies rely on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), Cloud Computing, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Proper networking and communication protocols are essential for the effective functioning of these systems, with bridges, gateways, and routers playing a key role. The integration of smart city technologies with electrical and electronic components provides significant benefits to companies in this market. For example, in September 2024, the US Census Bureau, a government agency based in the US, reported that construction spending reached a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,162.7 billion in July 2024, reflecting a 6.7 percent increase compared to $2,027.4 billion in July 2023. Additionally, total public construction spending rose to $270,803 million in July 2024, up from $243,948 million in 2023.
The growing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices is expected to be a driving force for the bridges, gateways, and routers market in the foreseeable future. IoT represents a network of interconnected physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and communication technologies to collect and exchange data over the internet. These connected devices are instrumental in data collection, analysis, and communication. Bridges, gateways, and routers play a vital role in managing the increasing data traffic, ensuring secure and efficient interconnectivity, scalability, and quality of service. They facilitate the seamless integration of diverse connectivity protocols, enable remote device management, support edge computing, and cater to the unique demands of IoT applications. With the global number of IoT connections projected to reach 23.3 billion by 2025, these networking components are indispensable for the growing IoT ecosystem.
Companies operating in the bridges, gateways, and routers market are increasingly prioritizing the use of sustainable materials in the construction of infrastructure projects. Sustainable materials are derived from renewable sources and are procured in a manner that minimizes harm to the environment. They are natural, renewable, and have a low carbon footprint, making them environmentally friendly. As an illustration, in May 2022, a 1.2 km bridge connecting Esch-sur-Alzette with Esch-Belval in Luxembourg was constructed using sustainable steel designed for long-lasting durability. Notably, this bridge requires no protective coating, leading to minimal maintenance efforts, even with high levels of usage. This eco-friendly approach meets all the requisite cost, design, and strength standards.
Major players in the bridges, gateways, and routers market are embracing edge computing as a strategic advantage to enhance their competitive position. Edge computing represents a decentralized computing model that brings data processing and analysis closer to the source of data generation, typically near the network's edge. For example, in August 2022, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), a Japanese telecommunications company, introduced Edge-as-a-Service, a managed edge compute platform developed in collaboration with VMware and Intel. This globally available solution leverages VMware's Edge Compute Stack and NTT's Private 5G technology to deliver near-zero latency for enterprise applications at the network edge. It offers seamless multi-cloud and multi-tenant connectivity, catering to industries like manufacturing, retail, logistics, and entertainment. This innovative solution resides closer to data generation points, enabling enterprises to access and respond to data instantaneously, thereby optimizing performance and cost efficiency for critical applications.
In December 2023, HMS Networks AB, a communications equipment company based in Sweden, acquired Red Lion Controls for $345 million. With this acquisition, HMS Networks AB seeks to strengthen its presence in North America and create cross-selling opportunities for both HMS and Red Lion products. Red Lion Controls, a US-based manufacturer of automation and networking solutions, offers a variety of products, including bridges, gateways, and routers.
Major companies operating in the bridges, gateways and routers market include Cisco Systems Inc., D-Link Corporation, NETGEAR Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Notion Labs Inc., Intel Corporation, TE Connectivity Ltd., Dell Technologies Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Huawei Investment & Holding Co. Ltd., Microchip Technology Inc., Helium Systems Inc., Estimote Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., Arista Networks Inc., Extreme Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., Palo Alto Networks Inc., F5 Networks Inc., Citrix Systems Inc., Riverbed Technology Inc., Zyxel Communications Corp., Allied Telesis Inc., Advantech Co. Ltd., ABB Ltd., Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Ciena Corporation, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, International Business Machines Corporation, Nokia Corporation, Radware Ltd., Symantec Corporation, ZTE Corporation, Ubiquiti Networks Inc.
The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the bridges, gateways and routers market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the bridges, gateways and routers market during the bridges, gateways and routers market forecast period. The regions covered in the bridges, gateways and routers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the bridges, gateways and routers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The bridges, gateways and routers market consists of sales of equipment used for networking purposes such as bridges, gateways and routers. They produce the devices used for networking and manage the amount of traffic, allow data to flow from one discrete network to another, connect two different networks, and sort incoming data and distribute it to the correct destination. 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. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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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