IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)

Global IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Market to Reach US$7.1 Billion by 2030

The global market for IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) estimated at US$3.0 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$7.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Product, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 14.9% CAGR and reach US$2.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Service segment is estimated at 15.7% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$815.1 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 14.2% CAGR

The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$815.1 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.1 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 14.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 13.9% and 13.0% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 10.9% CAGR.

Global IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

The IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is a framework designed to deliver internet protocol (IP) multimedia services. It enables the convergence of data, voice, and multimedia services over a single IP-based network, allowing telecommunications operators to offer a wide array of services such as voice over IP (VoIP), video conferencing, and multimedia messaging. IMS is built on a layered architecture that separates the control, transport, and application layers, ensuring flexibility and scalability. This architecture supports a range of access networks, including LTE, Wi-Fi, and fixed broadband, enabling seamless connectivity and service continuity across different devices and networks.

IMS has transformed the telecommunications landscape by enabling the integration of traditional telephony services with modern IP-based applications. It leverages standard protocols like Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) for signaling and control, ensuring interoperability across various systems and networks. This standardization is crucial for delivering consistent and high-quality multimedia services. Moreover, IMS supports the deployment of innovative services such as Rich Communication Services (RCS), which provide enhanced messaging capabilities, and Voice over LTE (VoLTE), which delivers superior voice quality compared to traditional circuit-switched networks. The adoption of IMS also facilitates network virtualization and cloud-based deployments, reducing operational costs and enhancing service agility for operators.

The growth in the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) market is driven by several factors. The rapid adoption of 4G and 5G networks has significantly increased the demand for IMS to manage and deliver advanced multimedia services efficiently. The rising consumer expectation for high-quality, uninterrupted voice and video services on mobile and fixed devices has pushed operators to invest in IMS infrastructure. Additionally, the trend towards unified communications in enterprise environments, which integrates voice, video, and messaging services into a single platform, is boosting IMS adoption. The increasing popularity of Over-The-Top (OTT) services, which require robust backend infrastructure to support high traffic volumes and complex service requirements, is another critical driver. Furthermore, the shift towards network function virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN) in telecommunications is promoting the deployment of IMS as part of a broader move towards more flexible and scalable network architectures. These factors collectively ensure that IMS remains a vital component in the evolving telecommunications ecosystem, driving its market growth. However, IMS faces challenges as alternative communication services outside the traditional operator control become more accessible.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Component (Product, Service); Telecom Operator (Mobile Operators, Fixed Operators)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 13 Featured) -

• Athonet Srl
• Cirpack
• Cisco Systems, Inc.
• CommVerge Solutions
• Dialogic Corporation
• Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
• Interop Technologies
• Italtel Group SpA
• Metaswitch Networks Ltd.
• Metaswitch Networks Ltd.
• NEC Corporation
• Nokia Corporation
• Oracle Corporation
• RadiSys Corporation
• Ribbon Communications, Inc.
• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
• Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
• WIT Software, S.A.
• ZTE Corporation

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