Software-defined Anything (SDx) Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Offering (Solutions, Services), End User (Service Providers, Enterprises), Application (Network Management, Unified Communications) and Region - Global Industry Forecast to 2029
The Software-Defined Anything Market was estimated to be USD 44.5 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 130.9 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 24.1%. This market growth of the Software-Defined Anything market is majorly due to some prominent factors such as increased demand of cloud services, growing needs of efficient data management, and the rising trend of network virtualization. These factors have not only fueled the wider adoption of the SDx solutions but also have enabled more efficient resource utilization and simplified management of the IT infrastructures. Additionally, this growth is also driven by factors such as growing adoption of IoT devices, the push for digital transformation, as well as the rising cybersecurity concerns. Various SDx solutions such as SDN, SD-WAN, SDDC, further foster the growth of the SDx market by addressing the key needs such as efficiency, security, and flexibility required in the IT infrastructures. These factors have caused a surge in the demand of SDx solutions and have created a significant momentum for the growth of the SDx solutions and services.
“The healthcare & life sciences segment is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period.” With the continuous technological advancements, the healthcare & life sciences segment is witnessing a surge in adoption of various healthcare applications in order to enhance patient care and streamline operations across the industry. Some of these prominent use cases include electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and health information exchanges among others. Moreover, the rising amount of data storage needs, enhanced security needs and regulatory compliances such as HIPAA are driving the growth of the SDx solutions. With the onset of the advanced data analytics and AI, the demand for improved patient care has also risen which is bound to add up to the rise of the SDx solutions. Other than the medical facilities, the SDx solutions like SDS and SDC are also being incorporated for various personalized medicine and genomics research, as these fields need robust computational and storage capabilities. It can be touted that as the healthcare industry continues to pursue digital transformation, its reliance on the SDx solutions will accelerate its growth in the near future.
“The network management segment will hold the largest market size during the forecast period.” Amongst the applications, the network management is one of the prime applications of the SDx solutions. As the complexity of the modern IT infrastructure continues to increase, need for advanced management capabilities will rise linearly with it. Owing to these complexities the organizations globally are demanding for the advanced network management capabilities aa they try to expand their remote work facilities. The network management solutions not only does provide automated network capabilities but also does offer other features such as real time monitoring, automated configurations, and other seamless network requirements. The network management solution is being widely incorporated across various industry verticals such as healthcare, BFSI, telecom, IT & ITeS. Companies are therefore, incorporating various SDx solutions such as SDN, SD-WAN, and SDDC as per their needs. This growing adoption and continuous need of centralized management will boost the market growth.
“Asia Pacific's highest growth rate during the forecast period.”
The Asia Pacific region is witnessing an increasing adoption of digital technologies by the developing economies in the region. Countries in the region are undergoing through several digital transformation initiatives as the businesses and service providers are constantly seeking the scalable and flexible solutions in order support their growth strategies. The region is also undergoing through rapid urbanization and has high internet penetration, along with the rapidly growing investments in the telecom and cloud computing sectors. These factors contribute to the growth of the Asia-Pacific region over the forecasted period. Moreover, the countries in the regions are backed by strong government initiatives and rapid infrastructure development that also majorly contribute to the overall growth of the region.
Breakdown of primaries
The study contains insights from various industry experts, from solution vendors to Tier 1 companies. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
Research Coverage
The market study covers the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market size across different segments. It aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential across different segments, including offerings, end-users, applications, and regions. The offerings are sub-segmented into solutions and services based on offerings. The services segment covers professional and managed services. The professional service segment has been further segmented into consulting, deployment & integration, and support & maintenance. Based on solutions, the market is divided into Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Software-Defined Data Center Network (SD-DCN), Other Solutions (Software-Defined Security (SDSec) and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)). The end-users studied under the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market include service providers and enterprises, where enterprises are further segmented into IT & ITeS, manufacturing, healthcare & life sciences, BFSI, retail & ecommerce, government, transportation & logistics, , telecom, others (media & entertainment, energy & utilities, and education). The application segment is categorized into network management, virtualized network functions, dynamic resource allocation, unified communication, and other applications (multi-cloud management and disaster recovery). The regional analysis of the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market covers North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the leading market players, their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and market strategies.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the global Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market’s revenue numbers and subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. Moreover, the report will provide insights for stakeholders to understand the market’s pulse and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
1. Analysis of key drivers (rising usage for data center optimization, rising adoption of cloud services, and reduced cost and improved operational efficiency), restraints (high initial investments and integration complexities), opportunities (development of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, growth in edge computing), and challenges (regulatory and compliance issues, adapting to rapid technological changes) influencing the growth of the SDx market.
2. Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market.
3. Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market across various regions.
4. Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market.
5. Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and service offerings of leading players Cisco Systems (US), IBM (US), Broadcom (US), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (US), Juniper Networks (US), TIBCO Software (US), Arista Networks (US), Nutanix, Inc. (US), Huawei (China), Nokia Corporation (Finland), Extreme Networks, Inc. (US), Riverbed Technology (US), Ericsson (Sweden), Oracle (US), Fortinet (US), Palo Alto Networks (US), Pica8 (US), Versa Networks (US), Aryaka Networks Inc., (US), StarWind Software Inc. (US), flexiWAN (Israel), StorMagic (UK), Scale Computing (US), Peplink (US), Lavelle Networks (India), and Bigleaf Networks (US).
“The healthcare & life sciences segment is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period.” With the continuous technological advancements, the healthcare & life sciences segment is witnessing a surge in adoption of various healthcare applications in order to enhance patient care and streamline operations across the industry. Some of these prominent use cases include electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and health information exchanges among others. Moreover, the rising amount of data storage needs, enhanced security needs and regulatory compliances such as HIPAA are driving the growth of the SDx solutions. With the onset of the advanced data analytics and AI, the demand for improved patient care has also risen which is bound to add up to the rise of the SDx solutions. Other than the medical facilities, the SDx solutions like SDS and SDC are also being incorporated for various personalized medicine and genomics research, as these fields need robust computational and storage capabilities. It can be touted that as the healthcare industry continues to pursue digital transformation, its reliance on the SDx solutions will accelerate its growth in the near future.
“The network management segment will hold the largest market size during the forecast period.” Amongst the applications, the network management is one of the prime applications of the SDx solutions. As the complexity of the modern IT infrastructure continues to increase, need for advanced management capabilities will rise linearly with it. Owing to these complexities the organizations globally are demanding for the advanced network management capabilities aa they try to expand their remote work facilities. The network management solutions not only does provide automated network capabilities but also does offer other features such as real time monitoring, automated configurations, and other seamless network requirements. The network management solution is being widely incorporated across various industry verticals such as healthcare, BFSI, telecom, IT & ITeS. Companies are therefore, incorporating various SDx solutions such as SDN, SD-WAN, and SDDC as per their needs. This growing adoption and continuous need of centralized management will boost the market growth.
“Asia Pacific's highest growth rate during the forecast period.”
The Asia Pacific region is witnessing an increasing adoption of digital technologies by the developing economies in the region. Countries in the region are undergoing through several digital transformation initiatives as the businesses and service providers are constantly seeking the scalable and flexible solutions in order support their growth strategies. The region is also undergoing through rapid urbanization and has high internet penetration, along with the rapidly growing investments in the telecom and cloud computing sectors. These factors contribute to the growth of the Asia-Pacific region over the forecasted period. Moreover, the countries in the regions are backed by strong government initiatives and rapid infrastructure development that also majorly contribute to the overall growth of the region.
Breakdown of primaries
The study contains insights from various industry experts, from solution vendors to Tier 1 companies. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
- By Company Type: Tier 1 – 35%, Tier 2 – 45%, and Tier 3 – 20%
- By Designation: C-level –35%, D-level – 25%, and Others – 40%
- By Region: North America – 30%, Europe – 30%, Asia Pacific – 25%, Middle East & Africa – 10%, and Latin America- 5%.
Research Coverage
The market study covers the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market size across different segments. It aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential across different segments, including offerings, end-users, applications, and regions. The offerings are sub-segmented into solutions and services based on offerings. The services segment covers professional and managed services. The professional service segment has been further segmented into consulting, deployment & integration, and support & maintenance. Based on solutions, the market is divided into Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Software-Defined Data Center Network (SD-DCN), Other Solutions (Software-Defined Security (SDSec) and Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)). The end-users studied under the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market include service providers and enterprises, where enterprises are further segmented into IT & ITeS, manufacturing, healthcare & life sciences, BFSI, retail & ecommerce, government, transportation & logistics, , telecom, others (media & entertainment, energy & utilities, and education). The application segment is categorized into network management, virtualized network functions, dynamic resource allocation, unified communication, and other applications (multi-cloud management and disaster recovery). The regional analysis of the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market covers North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the leading market players, their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and market strategies.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the global Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market’s revenue numbers and subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. Moreover, the report will provide insights for stakeholders to understand the market’s pulse and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
1. Analysis of key drivers (rising usage for data center optimization, rising adoption of cloud services, and reduced cost and improved operational efficiency), restraints (high initial investments and integration complexities), opportunities (development of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, growth in edge computing), and challenges (regulatory and compliance issues, adapting to rapid technological changes) influencing the growth of the SDx market.
2. Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market.
3. Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market across various regions.
4. Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the Software-Defined Anything (SDx) market.
5. Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and service offerings of leading players Cisco Systems (US), IBM (US), Broadcom (US), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (US), Juniper Networks (US), TIBCO Software (US), Arista Networks (US), Nutanix, Inc. (US), Huawei (China), Nokia Corporation (Finland), Extreme Networks, Inc. (US), Riverbed Technology (US), Ericsson (Sweden), Oracle (US), Fortinet (US), Palo Alto Networks (US), Pica8 (US), Versa Networks (US), Aryaka Networks Inc., (US), StarWind Software Inc. (US), flexiWAN (Israel), StorMagic (UK), Scale Computing (US), Peplink (US), Lavelle Networks (India), and Bigleaf Networks (US).
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.4 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Primary interviews with experts
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primary profiles
2.1.2.3 Key insights from industry experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.2.2 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.3 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET ESTIMATION: DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RISK ASSESSMENT
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 OPPORTUNITIES FOR KEY PLAYERS IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET
4.2 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY OFFERING
4.3 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY SERVICE
4.4 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
4.5 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY SOLUTION
4.6 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE
4.7 NORTH AMERICA: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, TOP THREE SOLUTIONS AND END USERS
5 MARKET OVERVIEW AND INDUSTRY TRENDS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Rising demand for data center optimization
5.2.1.2 Growing shift toward cloud-based services
5.2.1.3 Reduced cost and improved operational efficiency
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 High initial investments
5.2.2.2 Complexity of integrating advanced technologies with existing IT infrastructure
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Development of hybrid and multi-cloud environments
5.2.3.2 Growth in edge computing
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Regulatory and compliance issues
5.2.4.2 Rapid technological changes
5.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS’ BUSINESSES
5.4 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.4.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY HARDWARE
5.4.2 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY SOLUTION
5.5 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.6 ECOSYSTEM
5.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.1.1 Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
5.7.1.2 Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
5.7.1.3 Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC)
5.7.1.4 Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
5.7.2 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.2.1 Artificial Intelligence (AI)/machine Learning (ML)
5.7.2.2 Cloud computing
5.7.2.3 Internet of Things (IoT)
5.7.2.4 Edge computing
5.7.3 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.3.1 Network orchestration & automation
5.7.3.2 Data analytics
5.8 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.8.1 LIST OF MAJOR PATENTS
5.9 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.9.1 EXPORT SCENARIO OF MACHINES FOR RECEPTION, CONVERSION, AND TRANSMISSION OR REGENERATION OF VOICE, IMAGES, OR OTHER DATA (851762)
5.9.2 IMPORT SCENARIO OF MACHINES FOR RECEPTION, CONVERSION, AND TRANSMISSION OR REGENERATION OF VOICE, IMAGES, OR OTHER DATA (851762)
5.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025
5.11 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.11.1 TARIFF RELATED TO MACHINES FOR RECEPTION, CONVERSION, AND TRANSMISSION OR REGENERATION OF VOICE, IMAGES, OR OTHER DATA
5.11.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.11.2.1 North America
5.11.2.1.1 US
5.11.2.1.2 Canada
5.11.2.2 Europe
5.11.2.2.1 UK
5.11.2.2.2 Germany
5.11.2.3 Asia Pacific
5.11.2.3.1 South Korea
5.11.2.3.2 China
5.11.2.3.3 Japan
5.11.2.3.4 India
5.11.2.4 Middle East & Africa
5.11.2.4.1 UAE
5.11.2.4.2 KSA
5.11.2.5 Latin America
5.11.2.5.1 Brazil
5.11.2.5.2 Mexico
5.12 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.12.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.12.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.12.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.12.4 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.12.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.13 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.13.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.13.1.1 Buying criteria
5.14 BRIEF HISTORY OF SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING SOLUTIONS
5.15 TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP FOR SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET
5.15.1 SHORT-TERM ROADMAP (2023–2025)
5.15.2 MID-TERM ROADMAP (2026–2028)
5.15.3 LONG-TERM ROADMAP (2029–2030)
5.16 BEST PRACTICES IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET
5.16.1 PLANNING AND DESIGNING
5.16.2 IMPLEMENTING SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING SOLUTIONS
5.16.3 SECURITY INTEGRATION
5.16.4 OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
5.16.5 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
5.16.6 SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
5.17 CURRENT AND EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS
5.17.1 SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MODEL
5.17.2 PAY-AS-YOU-GO MODEL
5.17.3 LICENSE-BASED MODEL
5.17.4 OPEN-SOURCE MODEL
5.17.5 NETWORK-AS-A-SERVICE (NAAS)
5.17.6 EDGE-AS-A SERVICE
5.17.7 SECURITY-AS-A-SERVICE (SECAAS)
5.18 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET: TOOLS, FRAMEWORKS, AND TECHNIQUES
5.19 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.20 IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)/GENERATIVE AI ON SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET
5.20.1 IMPACT OF AI/GENERATIVE AI ON SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING
5.20.2 USE CASES OF GENERATIVE AI IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING
5.21 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.21.1 PEPLINK PROVIDED HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY INFRASTRUCTURE AT ST GEORGE’S HALL IN LIVERPOOL
5.21.2 FORTINET SECURE SDX HELPED BURGER KING INDIA REDUCE COSTS, ACHIEVE HIGHER BANDWIDTH, AND IMPROVE IN-STORE INTERNET AVAILABILITY
5.21.3 THAILAND'S GOVERNMENT SAVINGS BANK (GSB) DEPLOYED HUAWEI SDX SOLUTION TO PURSUE ITS SMART BRANCH MISSION
5.21.4 SIEMENS LOGISTICS STREAMLINED ITS STORAGE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY BY USING STARWIND VIRTUAL SAN (VSAN) INFRASTRUCTURE
6 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY OFFERING
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.1.1 OFFERINGS: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
6.2 SOLUTIONS
6.2.1 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING (SDN)
6.2.1.1 Rising need for network flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency to fuel demand for SDN solutions
6.2.2 SOFTWARE-DEFINED WIDE AREA NETWORK (SD-WAN)
6.2.2.1 Need for optimized network performance, enhanced reliability, and reduced costs for cloud-centric environments to drive market
6.2.3 SOFTWARE-DEFINED DATA CENTER (SDDC)
6.2.3.1 Need for flexible, scalable, and efficient network management solution in data center operations to propel market growth
6.2.3.2 Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
6.2.3.3 Software-Defined Compute (SDC)
6.2.3.4 Software-Defined Data Center Networking (SDDCN)
6.2.4 OTHER SOLUTIONS
6.3 SERVICES
6.3.1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6.3.1.1 Consulting
6.3.1.1.1 Need for expert guidance for strategizing and implementing digital transformation to boost market growth
6.3.1.2 Deployment & integration
6.3.1.2.1 Adoption of deployment & integration services to enable seamless and efficient implementation of advanced solutions
6.3.1.3 Support & maintenance
6.3.1.3.1 Need to ensure ongoing reliability, security, and performance of IT infrastructure to foster market growth
6.3.2 MANAGED SERVICES
6.3.2.1 Growing need for seamless operation and optimized performance of software-defined technologies to fuel demand for managed services
7 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY END USER
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.1.1 END USERS: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
7.2 SERVICE PROVIDERS
7.3 ENTERPRISES
7.3.1 IT & ITES
7.3.1.1 Need to optimize resource utilization, foster innovation, and ensure reliable service delivery to spur market growth
7.3.1.2 IT & ITeS: SDx use cases
7.3.1.2.1 Dynamic network management
7.3.1.2.2 Cloud integration
7.3.1.2.3 Data center consolidation
7.3.2 BFSI
7.3.2.1 Need to enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and increase agility in service delivery to propel market
7.3.2.2 BFSI: SDx use cases
7.3.2.3 Secure global transactions
7.3.2.4 Fraud detection & prevention
7.3.2.5 Disaster recovery & business continuity
7.3.2.6 Customer experience enhancement
7.3.3 HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES
7.3.3.1 Need for enhanced patient care, operational agility, and robust data security to foster market growth
7.3.3.2 Healthcare & life sciences: SDx use cases
7.3.3.3 Electronic Health Records (EHR) integration
7.3.3.4 Medical device connectivity
7.3.3.5 Secure patient data management
7.3.3.6 Telemedicine services
7.3.3.7 Clinical trial data management
7.3.4 MANUFACTURING
7.3.4.1 Need to optimize operations, improve productivity, and enhance safety protocols to accelerate market growth
7.3.4.2 Manufacturing: SDx use cases
7.3.4.3 Real-time production monitoring
7.3.4.4 Supply chain visibility
7.3.4.5 Enhanced production flexibility
7.3.4.6 Integrated Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
7.3.5 TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
7.3.5.1 Need for real-time tracking, fleet management, and operational efficiency to boost demand for SDx solutions
7.3.5.2 Transportation & logistics: SDx use cases
7.3.5.2.1 Real-time fleet tracking
7.3.5.2.2 Optimized supply chain management
7.3.5.2.3 Enhanced route planning
7.3.5.3 Automated warehouse management
7.3.6 TELECOM
7.3.6.1 Telecom industry to leverage SDx solutions to support distributed workforce, enhance customer service, and streamline operations
7.3.6.2 Telecom: SDx use cases
7.3.6.2.1 Network virtualization
7.3.6.2.2 Enhanced connectivity services
7.3.6.2.3 Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
7.3.6.3 5G network deployment
7.3.7 RETAIL & ECOMMERCE
7.3.7.1 SDx to improve customer engagement, streamline inventory management, and enhance employee productivity
7.3.7.2 Retail & eCommerce: SDx use cases
7.3.7.2.1 Optimized omnichannel experience
7.3.7.2.2 Real-time inventory management
7.3.7.2.3 Secure payment processing
7.3.7.3 Efficient supply chain management
7.3.8 GOVERNMENT
7.3.8.1 SDx solutions to provide remote infrastructure monitoring, real-time data collection, and improved field service management
7.3.8.2 Government: SDx use cases
7.3.8.2.1 Secure communication networks
7.3.8.2.2 Data center modernization
7.3.8.2.3 Disaster recovery & continuity planning
7.3.8.3 Integrated public safety systems
7.3.9 OTHER ENTERPRISES
7.3.9.1 Other enterprises: SDx use cases
7.3.9.2 Smart grid management
7.3.9.3 Remote asset management
7.3.9.4 Data management for media production
7.3.9.5 Campus network management
7.3.9.6 Data-driven administrative operations
8 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.1.1 APPLICATIONS: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
8.1.2 NETWORK MANAGEMENT
8.1.2.1 Rising need for seamless connectivity and optimal performance in complex IT environments to drive market
8.1.3 VIRTUALIZED NETWORK FUNCTIONS
8.1.3.1 Need for flexible, scalable, and cost-effective network operations to propel market
8.1.4 DYNAMIC RESOURCE ALLOCATION
8.1.4.1 Need to optimize IT resources for improved performance and cost efficiency to accelerate market growth
8.1.5 UNIFIED COMMUNICATION
8.1.5.1 Need to enhance collaboration and productivity and streamline communication to spur market growth
8.1.6 OTHER APPLICATIONS
9 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY REGION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 NORTH AMERICA
9.2.1 NORTH AMERICA: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
9.2.2 US
9.2.2.1 Rising prevalence of AI advancements, automation, and next-gen network technologies to drive market
9.2.3 CANADA
9.2.3.1 Increasing investments by vendors in network infrastructure to offer optimized access to cloud solutions to propel market
9.3 EUROPE
9.3.1 EUROPE: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
9.3.2 UK
9.3.2.1 Stringent telecom regulations and growing demand for robust and adaptable network solutions to support adoption of SDx technologies
9.3.3 GERMANY
9.3.3.1 Strong focus on Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing and need for advanced networking solutions to foster market growth
9.3.4 FRANCE
9.3.4.1 Presence of various telecom operators and regulatory bodies supporting SDx technologies to contribute to market growth
9.3.5 ITALY
9.3.5.1 Presence of major vendors and need to adhere to data protection laws to accelerate market growth
9.3.6 SPAIN
9.3.6.1 Rising investments toward AI and cloud-based solutions to migrate mission-critical workloads to enhance market growth
9.3.7 NORDICS
9.3.7.1 Presence of major vendors to fuel demand for SDx technologies
9.3.8 REST OF EUROPE
9.4 ASIA PACIFIC
9.4.1 ASIA PACIFIC: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
9.4.2 CHINA
9.4.2.1 Significant investments by major players and need for rapid development and adoption of new technologies to foster market growth
9.4.3 JAPAN
9.4.3.1 Increasing adoption of advanced technologies and integration with AI and automation to contribute to market growth
9.4.4 INDIA
9.4.4.1 Growing focus on cloud and network connectivity powered by AI technology to drive adoption of SDx solutions
9.4.5 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
9.4.5.1 Stricter data protection regulations to influence development of secure SDx solutions
9.4.6 SOUTH KOREA
9.4.6.1 Heavy investments by businesses and governments toward digital transformation to propel market
9.4.7 SOUTHEAST ASIA
9.4.7.1 Accelerated adoption of remote work models to fuel demand for SDx solutions
9.4.8 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
9.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9.5.1 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
9.5.2 GCC COUNTRIES
9.5.2.1 KSA
9.5.2.1.1 Need to prevent monopolistic practices and encourage new market entrants to drive market
9.5.2.2 UAE
9.5.2.2.1 Need to support infrastructure development and automate security for virtualized data centers to propel market
9.5.2.3 Rest of GCC countries
9.5.3 SOUTH AFRICA
9.5.3.1 Need to enhance service delivery across industries to contribute to growing adoption of SDx solutions
9.5.4 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9.6 LATIN AMERICA
9.6.1 LATIN AMERICA: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
9.6.2 BRAZIL
9.6.2.1 Ongoing investments in telecom infrastructure and modernization projects to boost adoption of SDx solutions
9.6.3 MEXICO
9.6.3.1 Government efforts to promote digital transformation and improve cybersecurity standards to fuel market growth
9.6.4 REST OF LATIN AMERICA
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
10.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
10.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
10.4.1 MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS
10.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
10.5.1 STARS
10.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
10.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
10.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
10.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
10.5.5.1 Company footprint
10.5.5.2 Solution footprint
10.5.5.3 Enterprise footprint
10.5.5.4 Regional footprint
10.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: START-UPS/SMES, 2023
10.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
10.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
10.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
10.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
10.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: START-UPS/SMES, 2023
10.6.5.1 Key start-ups/SMES
10.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key start-ups/SMES
10.7 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS OF KEY SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING SOLUTION PROVIDERS
10.8 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS
10.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND ENHANCEMENTS
10.9.2 DEALS
11 COMPANY PROFILES
11.1 KEY PLAYERS
11.1.1 CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
11.1.1.1 Business overview
11.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.1.3 Recent developments
11.1.1.4 MnM view
11.1.1.4.1 Right to win
11.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices made
11.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.2 HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE)
11.1.2.1 Business overview
11.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.2.3 Recent developments
11.1.2.4 MnM view
11.1.2.4.1 Right to win
11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices made
11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.3 JUNIPER NETWORKS
11.1.3.1 Business overview
11.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.3.3 Recent developments
11.1.3.4 MnM view
11.1.3.4.1 Right to win
11.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices made
11.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.4 FORTINET
11.1.4.1 Business overview
11.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.4.3 Recent developments
11.1.4.4 MnM view
11.1.4.4.1 Right to win
11.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices made
11.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.5 BROADCOM
11.1.5.1 Business overview
11.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.5.3 Recent developments
11.1.5.4 MnM view
11.1.5.4.1 Right to win
11.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices made
11.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.6 ARISTA NETWORKS, INC.
11.1.6.1 Business overview
11.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.7 IBM CORPORATION
11.1.7.1 Business overview
11.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.7.3 Recent developments
11.1.8 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD.
11.1.8.1 Business overview
11.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.9 ORACLE
11.1.9.1 Business overview
11.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.9.3 Recent developments
11.1.10 EXTREME NETWORKS, INC.
11.1.10.1 Business overview
11.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.10.3 Recent developments
11.1.11 ERICSSON
11.1.12 TIBCO SOFTWARE
11.1.13 PALO ALTO NETWORKS
11.1.14 NOKIA
11.1.15 RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY
11.1.16 NUTANIX
11.2 START-UPS/SMES
11.2.1 PICA8
11.2.2 VERSA NETWORKS
11.2.3 ARYAKA NETWORKS
11.2.4 FLEXIWAN
11.2.5 LAVELLE NETWORKS
11.2.6 BIGLEAF NETWORKS
11.2.7 STARWIND SOFTWARE
11.2.8 STORMAGIC
11.2.9 SCALE COMPUTING
11.2.10 PEPLINK
12 ADJACENT/RELATED MARKETS
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 SD-WAN MARKET
12.2.1 MARKET DEFINITION
12.2.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
12.2.3 SD-WAN MARKET, BY OFFERING
12.2.4 SD-WAN MARKET, BY DEPLOYMENT MODE
12.2.5 SD-WAN MARKET, BY ORGANIZATION SIZE
12.2.6 SD-WAN MARKET, BY END USER
12.2.7 SD-WAN MARKET, BY REGION
12.3 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING (SDN) MARKET
12.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
12.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
12.3.3 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY OFFERING
12.3.4 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY SDN TYPE
12.3.5 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY END USER
12.3.6 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY APPLICATION
12.3.7 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY VERTICAL
12.3.8 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY REGION
13 APPENDIX
13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
13.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
13.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
13.4 RELATED REPORTS
13.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.4 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Primary interviews with experts
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primary profiles
2.1.2.3 Key insights from industry experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.2.2 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.3 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET ESTIMATION: DEMAND-SIDE ANALYSIS
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RISK ASSESSMENT
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 OPPORTUNITIES FOR KEY PLAYERS IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET
4.2 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY OFFERING
4.3 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY SERVICE
4.4 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
4.5 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY SOLUTION
4.6 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY ENTERPRISE
4.7 NORTH AMERICA: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, TOP THREE SOLUTIONS AND END USERS
5 MARKET OVERVIEW AND INDUSTRY TRENDS
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Rising demand for data center optimization
5.2.1.2 Growing shift toward cloud-based services
5.2.1.3 Reduced cost and improved operational efficiency
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 High initial investments
5.2.2.2 Complexity of integrating advanced technologies with existing IT infrastructure
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Development of hybrid and multi-cloud environments
5.2.3.2 Growth in edge computing
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Regulatory and compliance issues
5.2.4.2 Rapid technological changes
5.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS’ BUSINESSES
5.4 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.4.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY HARDWARE
5.4.2 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY SOLUTION
5.5 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.6 ECOSYSTEM
5.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.1.1 Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
5.7.1.2 Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
5.7.1.3 Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC)
5.7.1.4 Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
5.7.2 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.2.1 Artificial Intelligence (AI)/machine Learning (ML)
5.7.2.2 Cloud computing
5.7.2.3 Internet of Things (IoT)
5.7.2.4 Edge computing
5.7.3 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.7.3.1 Network orchestration & automation
5.7.3.2 Data analytics
5.8 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.8.1 LIST OF MAJOR PATENTS
5.9 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.9.1 EXPORT SCENARIO OF MACHINES FOR RECEPTION, CONVERSION, AND TRANSMISSION OR REGENERATION OF VOICE, IMAGES, OR OTHER DATA (851762)
5.9.2 IMPORT SCENARIO OF MACHINES FOR RECEPTION, CONVERSION, AND TRANSMISSION OR REGENERATION OF VOICE, IMAGES, OR OTHER DATA (851762)
5.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025
5.11 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.11.1 TARIFF RELATED TO MACHINES FOR RECEPTION, CONVERSION, AND TRANSMISSION OR REGENERATION OF VOICE, IMAGES, OR OTHER DATA
5.11.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.11.2.1 North America
5.11.2.1.1 US
5.11.2.1.2 Canada
5.11.2.2 Europe
5.11.2.2.1 UK
5.11.2.2.2 Germany
5.11.2.3 Asia Pacific
5.11.2.3.1 South Korea
5.11.2.3.2 China
5.11.2.3.3 Japan
5.11.2.3.4 India
5.11.2.4 Middle East & Africa
5.11.2.4.1 UAE
5.11.2.4.2 KSA
5.11.2.5 Latin America
5.11.2.5.1 Brazil
5.11.2.5.2 Mexico
5.12 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.12.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.12.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.12.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.12.4 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.12.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.13 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.13.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.13.1.1 Buying criteria
5.14 BRIEF HISTORY OF SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING SOLUTIONS
5.15 TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP FOR SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET
5.15.1 SHORT-TERM ROADMAP (2023–2025)
5.15.2 MID-TERM ROADMAP (2026–2028)
5.15.3 LONG-TERM ROADMAP (2029–2030)
5.16 BEST PRACTICES IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET
5.16.1 PLANNING AND DESIGNING
5.16.2 IMPLEMENTING SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING SOLUTIONS
5.16.3 SECURITY INTEGRATION
5.16.4 OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
5.16.5 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
5.16.6 SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
5.17 CURRENT AND EMERGING BUSINESS MODELS
5.17.1 SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MODEL
5.17.2 PAY-AS-YOU-GO MODEL
5.17.3 LICENSE-BASED MODEL
5.17.4 OPEN-SOURCE MODEL
5.17.5 NETWORK-AS-A-SERVICE (NAAS)
5.17.6 EDGE-AS-A SERVICE
5.17.7 SECURITY-AS-A-SERVICE (SECAAS)
5.18 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET: TOOLS, FRAMEWORKS, AND TECHNIQUES
5.19 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.20 IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)/GENERATIVE AI ON SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET
5.20.1 IMPACT OF AI/GENERATIVE AI ON SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING
5.20.2 USE CASES OF GENERATIVE AI IN SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING
5.21 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.21.1 PEPLINK PROVIDED HIGH-SPEED CONNECTIVITY INFRASTRUCTURE AT ST GEORGE’S HALL IN LIVERPOOL
5.21.2 FORTINET SECURE SDX HELPED BURGER KING INDIA REDUCE COSTS, ACHIEVE HIGHER BANDWIDTH, AND IMPROVE IN-STORE INTERNET AVAILABILITY
5.21.3 THAILAND'S GOVERNMENT SAVINGS BANK (GSB) DEPLOYED HUAWEI SDX SOLUTION TO PURSUE ITS SMART BRANCH MISSION
5.21.4 SIEMENS LOGISTICS STREAMLINED ITS STORAGE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY BY USING STARWIND VIRTUAL SAN (VSAN) INFRASTRUCTURE
6 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY OFFERING
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.1.1 OFFERINGS: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
6.2 SOLUTIONS
6.2.1 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING (SDN)
6.2.1.1 Rising need for network flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency to fuel demand for SDN solutions
6.2.2 SOFTWARE-DEFINED WIDE AREA NETWORK (SD-WAN)
6.2.2.1 Need for optimized network performance, enhanced reliability, and reduced costs for cloud-centric environments to drive market
6.2.3 SOFTWARE-DEFINED DATA CENTER (SDDC)
6.2.3.1 Need for flexible, scalable, and efficient network management solution in data center operations to propel market growth
6.2.3.2 Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
6.2.3.3 Software-Defined Compute (SDC)
6.2.3.4 Software-Defined Data Center Networking (SDDCN)
6.2.4 OTHER SOLUTIONS
6.3 SERVICES
6.3.1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6.3.1.1 Consulting
6.3.1.1.1 Need for expert guidance for strategizing and implementing digital transformation to boost market growth
6.3.1.2 Deployment & integration
6.3.1.2.1 Adoption of deployment & integration services to enable seamless and efficient implementation of advanced solutions
6.3.1.3 Support & maintenance
6.3.1.3.1 Need to ensure ongoing reliability, security, and performance of IT infrastructure to foster market growth
6.3.2 MANAGED SERVICES
6.3.2.1 Growing need for seamless operation and optimized performance of software-defined technologies to fuel demand for managed services
7 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY END USER
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.1.1 END USERS: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
7.2 SERVICE PROVIDERS
7.3 ENTERPRISES
7.3.1 IT & ITES
7.3.1.1 Need to optimize resource utilization, foster innovation, and ensure reliable service delivery to spur market growth
7.3.1.2 IT & ITeS: SDx use cases
7.3.1.2.1 Dynamic network management
7.3.1.2.2 Cloud integration
7.3.1.2.3 Data center consolidation
7.3.2 BFSI
7.3.2.1 Need to enhance security, improve operational efficiency, and increase agility in service delivery to propel market
7.3.2.2 BFSI: SDx use cases
7.3.2.3 Secure global transactions
7.3.2.4 Fraud detection & prevention
7.3.2.5 Disaster recovery & business continuity
7.3.2.6 Customer experience enhancement
7.3.3 HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES
7.3.3.1 Need for enhanced patient care, operational agility, and robust data security to foster market growth
7.3.3.2 Healthcare & life sciences: SDx use cases
7.3.3.3 Electronic Health Records (EHR) integration
7.3.3.4 Medical device connectivity
7.3.3.5 Secure patient data management
7.3.3.6 Telemedicine services
7.3.3.7 Clinical trial data management
7.3.4 MANUFACTURING
7.3.4.1 Need to optimize operations, improve productivity, and enhance safety protocols to accelerate market growth
7.3.4.2 Manufacturing: SDx use cases
7.3.4.3 Real-time production monitoring
7.3.4.4 Supply chain visibility
7.3.4.5 Enhanced production flexibility
7.3.4.6 Integrated Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
7.3.5 TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS
7.3.5.1 Need for real-time tracking, fleet management, and operational efficiency to boost demand for SDx solutions
7.3.5.2 Transportation & logistics: SDx use cases
7.3.5.2.1 Real-time fleet tracking
7.3.5.2.2 Optimized supply chain management
7.3.5.2.3 Enhanced route planning
7.3.5.3 Automated warehouse management
7.3.6 TELECOM
7.3.6.1 Telecom industry to leverage SDx solutions to support distributed workforce, enhance customer service, and streamline operations
7.3.6.2 Telecom: SDx use cases
7.3.6.2.1 Network virtualization
7.3.6.2.2 Enhanced connectivity services
7.3.6.2.3 Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
7.3.6.3 5G network deployment
7.3.7 RETAIL & ECOMMERCE
7.3.7.1 SDx to improve customer engagement, streamline inventory management, and enhance employee productivity
7.3.7.2 Retail & eCommerce: SDx use cases
7.3.7.2.1 Optimized omnichannel experience
7.3.7.2.2 Real-time inventory management
7.3.7.2.3 Secure payment processing
7.3.7.3 Efficient supply chain management
7.3.8 GOVERNMENT
7.3.8.1 SDx solutions to provide remote infrastructure monitoring, real-time data collection, and improved field service management
7.3.8.2 Government: SDx use cases
7.3.8.2.1 Secure communication networks
7.3.8.2.2 Data center modernization
7.3.8.2.3 Disaster recovery & continuity planning
7.3.8.3 Integrated public safety systems
7.3.9 OTHER ENTERPRISES
7.3.9.1 Other enterprises: SDx use cases
7.3.9.2 Smart grid management
7.3.9.3 Remote asset management
7.3.9.4 Data management for media production
7.3.9.5 Campus network management
7.3.9.6 Data-driven administrative operations
8 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.1.1 APPLICATIONS: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
8.1.2 NETWORK MANAGEMENT
8.1.2.1 Rising need for seamless connectivity and optimal performance in complex IT environments to drive market
8.1.3 VIRTUALIZED NETWORK FUNCTIONS
8.1.3.1 Need for flexible, scalable, and cost-effective network operations to propel market
8.1.4 DYNAMIC RESOURCE ALLOCATION
8.1.4.1 Need to optimize IT resources for improved performance and cost efficiency to accelerate market growth
8.1.5 UNIFIED COMMUNICATION
8.1.5.1 Need to enhance collaboration and productivity and streamline communication to spur market growth
8.1.6 OTHER APPLICATIONS
9 SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET, BY REGION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 NORTH AMERICA
9.2.1 NORTH AMERICA: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
9.2.2 US
9.2.2.1 Rising prevalence of AI advancements, automation, and next-gen network technologies to drive market
9.2.3 CANADA
9.2.3.1 Increasing investments by vendors in network infrastructure to offer optimized access to cloud solutions to propel market
9.3 EUROPE
9.3.1 EUROPE: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
9.3.2 UK
9.3.2.1 Stringent telecom regulations and growing demand for robust and adaptable network solutions to support adoption of SDx technologies
9.3.3 GERMANY
9.3.3.1 Strong focus on Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing and need for advanced networking solutions to foster market growth
9.3.4 FRANCE
9.3.4.1 Presence of various telecom operators and regulatory bodies supporting SDx technologies to contribute to market growth
9.3.5 ITALY
9.3.5.1 Presence of major vendors and need to adhere to data protection laws to accelerate market growth
9.3.6 SPAIN
9.3.6.1 Rising investments toward AI and cloud-based solutions to migrate mission-critical workloads to enhance market growth
9.3.7 NORDICS
9.3.7.1 Presence of major vendors to fuel demand for SDx technologies
9.3.8 REST OF EUROPE
9.4 ASIA PACIFIC
9.4.1 ASIA PACIFIC: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
9.4.2 CHINA
9.4.2.1 Significant investments by major players and need for rapid development and adoption of new technologies to foster market growth
9.4.3 JAPAN
9.4.3.1 Increasing adoption of advanced technologies and integration with AI and automation to contribute to market growth
9.4.4 INDIA
9.4.4.1 Growing focus on cloud and network connectivity powered by AI technology to drive adoption of SDx solutions
9.4.5 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
9.4.5.1 Stricter data protection regulations to influence development of secure SDx solutions
9.4.6 SOUTH KOREA
9.4.6.1 Heavy investments by businesses and governments toward digital transformation to propel market
9.4.7 SOUTHEAST ASIA
9.4.7.1 Accelerated adoption of remote work models to fuel demand for SDx solutions
9.4.8 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
9.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9.5.1 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
9.5.2 GCC COUNTRIES
9.5.2.1 KSA
9.5.2.1.1 Need to prevent monopolistic practices and encourage new market entrants to drive market
9.5.2.2 UAE
9.5.2.2.1 Need to support infrastructure development and automate security for virtualized data centers to propel market
9.5.2.3 Rest of GCC countries
9.5.3 SOUTH AFRICA
9.5.3.1 Need to enhance service delivery across industries to contribute to growing adoption of SDx solutions
9.5.4 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
9.6 LATIN AMERICA
9.6.1 LATIN AMERICA: SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING MARKET DRIVERS
9.6.2 BRAZIL
9.6.2.1 Ongoing investments in telecom infrastructure and modernization projects to boost adoption of SDx solutions
9.6.3 MEXICO
9.6.3.1 Government efforts to promote digital transformation and improve cybersecurity standards to fuel market growth
9.6.4 REST OF LATIN AMERICA
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN
10.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS
10.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
10.4.1 MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS
10.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
10.5.1 STARS
10.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
10.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
10.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
10.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
10.5.5.1 Company footprint
10.5.5.2 Solution footprint
10.5.5.3 Enterprise footprint
10.5.5.4 Regional footprint
10.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: START-UPS/SMES, 2023
10.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
10.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
10.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
10.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
10.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: START-UPS/SMES, 2023
10.6.5.1 Key start-ups/SMES
10.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key start-ups/SMES
10.7 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS OF KEY SOFTWARE-DEFINED ANYTHING SOLUTION PROVIDERS
10.8 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS
10.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES AND ENHANCEMENTS
10.9.2 DEALS
11 COMPANY PROFILES
11.1 KEY PLAYERS
11.1.1 CISCO SYSTEMS, INC.
11.1.1.1 Business overview
11.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.1.3 Recent developments
11.1.1.4 MnM view
11.1.1.4.1 Right to win
11.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices made
11.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.2 HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE (HPE)
11.1.2.1 Business overview
11.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.2.3 Recent developments
11.1.2.4 MnM view
11.1.2.4.1 Right to win
11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices made
11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.3 JUNIPER NETWORKS
11.1.3.1 Business overview
11.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.3.3 Recent developments
11.1.3.4 MnM view
11.1.3.4.1 Right to win
11.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices made
11.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.4 FORTINET
11.1.4.1 Business overview
11.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.4.3 Recent developments
11.1.4.4 MnM view
11.1.4.4.1 Right to win
11.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices made
11.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.5 BROADCOM
11.1.5.1 Business overview
11.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.5.3 Recent developments
11.1.5.4 MnM view
11.1.5.4.1 Right to win
11.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices made
11.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
11.1.6 ARISTA NETWORKS, INC.
11.1.6.1 Business overview
11.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.7 IBM CORPORATION
11.1.7.1 Business overview
11.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.7.3 Recent developments
11.1.8 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD.
11.1.8.1 Business overview
11.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.9 ORACLE
11.1.9.1 Business overview
11.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.9.3 Recent developments
11.1.10 EXTREME NETWORKS, INC.
11.1.10.1 Business overview
11.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
11.1.10.3 Recent developments
11.1.11 ERICSSON
11.1.12 TIBCO SOFTWARE
11.1.13 PALO ALTO NETWORKS
11.1.14 NOKIA
11.1.15 RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY
11.1.16 NUTANIX
11.2 START-UPS/SMES
11.2.1 PICA8
11.2.2 VERSA NETWORKS
11.2.3 ARYAKA NETWORKS
11.2.4 FLEXIWAN
11.2.5 LAVELLE NETWORKS
11.2.6 BIGLEAF NETWORKS
11.2.7 STARWIND SOFTWARE
11.2.8 STORMAGIC
11.2.9 SCALE COMPUTING
11.2.10 PEPLINK
12 ADJACENT/RELATED MARKETS
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 SD-WAN MARKET
12.2.1 MARKET DEFINITION
12.2.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
12.2.3 SD-WAN MARKET, BY OFFERING
12.2.4 SD-WAN MARKET, BY DEPLOYMENT MODE
12.2.5 SD-WAN MARKET, BY ORGANIZATION SIZE
12.2.6 SD-WAN MARKET, BY END USER
12.2.7 SD-WAN MARKET, BY REGION
12.3 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING (SDN) MARKET
12.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
12.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
12.3.3 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY OFFERING
12.3.4 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY SDN TYPE
12.3.5 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY END USER
12.3.6 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY APPLICATION
12.3.7 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY VERTICAL
12.3.8 SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET, BY REGION
13 APPENDIX
13.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
13.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
13.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
13.4 RELATED REPORTS
13.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
