Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC)

Global Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) Market to Reach US$312.1 Billion by 2030

The global market for Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) estimated at US$103.2 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$312.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 20.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Hardware, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 19.2% CAGR and reach US$150.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Software segment is estimated at 20.1% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$28.9 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 19.2% CAGR

The Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$28.9 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$47.1 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 19.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 17.7% and 16.9% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 13.9% CAGR.

Global Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Why Are Software-Defined Data Centers Becoming a Strategic Priority for Enterprises?
Software-Defined Data Centers (SDDCs) represent a transformative approach to data center management by virtualizing and abstracting all data center resources—compute, storage, and networking—through software. This model offers unprecedented flexibility, scalability, and automation, enabling enterprises to manage their data centers more efficiently. SDDCs allow for seamless integration with cloud environments, providing a unified platform for managing on-premises, private, and public cloud resources. As organizations face the growing complexity of managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments, SDDCs provide a solution that enhances agility, reduces costs, and supports rapid application deployment. Industries such as IT and telecom, BFSI, healthcare, and government are increasingly adopting SDDC solutions to modernize their data centers, improve resource utilization, and ensure business continuity in a highly competitive landscape.

How Are Technological Advancements Enhancing Software-Defined Data Center Solutions?
Technological advancements in automation, AI, machine learning, and orchestration are significantly enhancing Software-Defined Data Center solutions. Modern SDDC platforms leverage AI-driven analytics to provide real-time insights into data center operations, enabling predictive maintenance, automated workload balancing, and optimized resource allocation. The integration of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Software-Defined Storage (SDS) within SDDC architectures is enhancing network agility and storage scalability, supporting diverse workloads and applications. The rise of hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) is also contributing to the growth of SDDCs by integrating compute, storage, and networking into a single, software-driven solution. Additionally, advancements in cloud-native technologies, such as containers and microservices, are driving the demand for SDDCs that can support next-generation applications with greater agility and efficiency.

Which Market Segments Are Accelerating the Adoption of Software-Defined Data Centers?
Components of SDDC solutions include software-defined compute, software-defined storage (SDS), software-defined networking (SDN), and automation and orchestration tools, with SDS and SDN holding significant market shares due to their importance in data center virtualization. Deployment models are categorized into on-premises and cloud-based, with cloud-based SDDC solutions gaining traction due to their flexibility, scalability, and lower total cost of ownership. Organization sizes are divided into small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises, with large enterprises leading the market due to their complex IT environments and need for robust data management solutions. End-use industries comprise IT and telecom, BFSI, healthcare, retail, and government, with IT and telecom dominating the market due to their extensive data center needs. Geographically, North America is the largest market for SDDC, while Asia-Pacific is experiencing rapid growth due to increasing digital transformation and cloud adoption.

What Are the Key Drivers of Growth in the Software-Defined Data Center Market?
The growth in the Software-Defined Data Center market is driven by several factors, including the rising demand for data center virtualization, technological advancements in AI and automation, and the increasing adoption of hyper-converged infrastructure. The need to reduce data center footprint, enhance energy efficiency, and improve scalability is driving the adoption of SDDC solutions across various sectors. Technological innovations in software-defined networking, storage, and orchestration tools are enhancing the efficiency and agility of SDDC platforms, supporting market growth. The expansion of cloud-native applications and the growing emphasis on end-to-end data center automation and orchestration are creating new opportunities for SDDC providers. Additionally, the focus on integrating AI-driven analytics, improving disaster recovery capabilities, and enhancing data center security is further propelling the growth of the Software-Defined Data Center market.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Component (Hardware, Software, Services); Type (SDC, SDS, SDDCN, Other Types); End-User (IT-Enabled Services, BFSI, Healthcare, Government, Retail & eCommerce, Other End-Uses)

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 46 Featured) -

• Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Citrix Systems, Inc.
• EMC Corporation
• Fujitsu Ltd.
• Hitachi Ltd.
• Microsoft Corporation
• NEC Corporation

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