Scale-Out NAS

Global Scale-Out NAS Market to Reach US$133.7 Billion by 2030

The global market for Scale-Out NAS estimated at US$51.2 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$133.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Software, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 16.1% CAGR and reach US$72.3 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Services segment is estimated at 19.0% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$14.7 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 17.0% CAGR

The Scale-Out NAS market in the U.S. is estimated at US$14.7 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$21.1 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 17.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 15.2% and 14.4% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 12.0% CAGR.

Global Scale-Out NAS Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Why Is Scale-Out NAS Becoming Essential for Data-Intensive Workloads?

Scale-out Network-Attached Storage (NAS) is a storage architecture that enables organizations to handle vast amounts of data efficiently, supporting scalability without compromising performance. Unlike traditional storage solutions, scale-out NAS allows users to add storage nodes dynamically, expanding capacity while maintaining a unified storage pool. This flexibility makes it an ideal solution for data-intensive industries such as media, healthcare, and finance, where growing data volumes and fast retrieval times are essential. By providing high-performance storage, scale-out NAS meets the demands of businesses that need reliable, scalable, and accessible storage solutions for large datasets.

What Are the Key Segments in the Scale-Out NAS Market?

Key components include hardware and software, with hardware holding the largest market share due to the need for high-performance storage infrastructure. However, software solutions are increasingly important, providing management tools that enhance scalability and enable organizations to control data flows efficiently. Storage tiers include high-performance and high-capacity, with high-performance storage tiers used in applications requiring quick data retrieval and analysis, such as media editing and financial transactions. High-capacity storage is used in archiving and backup, where data is less frequently accessed but must be stored securely. End-user industries for scale-out NAS include healthcare, media and entertainment, financial services, and education. Healthcare relies on scale-out NAS for storing medical imaging and patient records, while the media and entertainment industry uses it for large video files and production workflows. Financial services benefit from scale-out NAS for data analysis and regulatory compliance, while educational institutions use it for research data storage and collaboration across departments.

How Is Scale-Out NAS Applied Across Different Sectors?

In healthcare, scale-out NAS enables the storage and retrieval of high-resolution medical images, facilitating faster diagnosis and improved patient outcomes. In the media and entertainment industry, scale-out NAS supports video editing, post-production, and streaming, allowing teams to work with large files seamlessly. Financial institutions use scale-out NAS for real-time data analytics, ensuring secure storage and compliance with regulatory requirements. Educational institutions benefit from scale-out NAS by providing researchers and students with access to shared resources and collaborative tools, enabling efficient storage of academic and research data.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth in the Scale-Out NAS Market?

The growth in the Scale-Out NAS market is driven by several factors, including the rise in unstructured data, the need for scalable storage solutions, and advancements in cloud and virtualization technologies. Innovations like cloud integration, data tiering, and software-defined storage have expanded the applications of scale-out NAS, supporting data-intensive tasks across industries. The focus on improving data access, optimizing storage resources, and supporting large-scale analytics has further fueled demand, as scale-out NAS provides a flexible and scalable solution for modern data needs. Additionally, growth in data-driven sectors, increasing digital transformation, and advancements in network infrastructure have contributed to market expansion, supporting broader adoption of scale-out NAS.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Scale-Out NAS market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Component (Software, Services); Deployment (On-Premise, Cloud); Vertical (BFSI, Consumer Goods & Retail, IT & Telecom, Energy, Healthcare, Other Verticals)

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 34 Featured) -

• Asustor Inc.
• Buffalo Americas, Inc.
• Cisco
• Dell
• Drobo, Inc.
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
• Hitachi Vantara Corporation
• IBM Corporation
• Nasuni Corporation
• NetApp
• Netgear
• Nexenta Systems, Inc
• Panasas
• Pure Storage, Inc.
• QNAP Systems, Inc.
• Quantum Corporation
• Scality
• Seagate Technology LLC
• Space Monkey Media Project Pvt. Ltd.
• Synology Inc.
• Thecus Technology Corp
• Tintri by DDN
• Western Digital Corporation
• Zyxel Communications Corp

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