Server Operating System Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Component (UNIX, Linux, Windows and Other Products), Deployment Model, Virtualization Status, Component, End User and By Geography

Server Operating System Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Component (UNIX, Linux, Windows and Other Products), Deployment Model, Virtualization Status, Component, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Server Operating System Market is accounted for $17.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $37.8 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 13.9% during the forecast period. The client-server infrastructure or a corresponding enterprise computing environment requires the characteristics and capabilities found in the server operating system (OS), a cutting-edge version of an operating system. The platform has a cutting-edge combination of hardware, software, and configuration management services in addition to a centralised interface to combine security and other essential administrative tasks.

According to a Forbes survey, in 2020, enterprises across the world invested around USD 12 million annually on cloud services. According to the IDC predictions, more than 40% of enterprise applications will be deployed on cloud infrastructure by 2024.

Market Dynamics

Driver

Growing adoption of hybrid cloud environment

A significant demand for computing has been generated by the rapid growth in the adoption of cloud-based solutions. The development of IoT and big data technologies, among other causes, are the main drivers of this necessity. Additionally, businesses trust cloud technology for a variety of reasons, including enhanced customer service, increased flexibility, and increased speed. Thus, a number of advantages associated with cloud computing are anticipated to create new opportunities for market growth.

Restraint

High Server Downtime

When employing server resources, this is one of the greatest issues that businesses and clients encounter. Websites fall offline when the server is experiencing downtime. Both software and hardware failure can result in server downtime. They might also occur as a result of hacking attempts. Attacks that cause denial of service are quite common. Therefore, this aspect restrains the market's ability to grow.

Opportunity

Increase in spending on data center infrastructure

Data centres must become an essential component of modern computer infrastructures used by businesses worldwide. The need for data centre and server operating systems is being fuelled by the rapid expansion of data centres and their applications in a wide range of sectors. The networking of the data centre infrastructure, which ultimately fuels market growth, depends heavily on the necessity for a server operating system.

Threat

Cybersecurity concerns

Unintentional human mistake can result in outages, for example when a worker with unlimited network access takes a step that causes a device to reboot or fail, unintentionally affecting the entire system. Sometimes the manufacturer is to blame for a security issue. Organisations should also install secondary network protection measures, such as techniques for detecting malicious traffic. This is the main issue impeding the market's expansion.

Covid-19 Impact

The server operating system industry has shown rapid expansion in recent years, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic's outbreak, the market is expected to experience a temporary decline. This is due to the enactment of lockdown by government authorities in a number of nations and the worldwide suspension of trade and travel in an effort to stop the spread of the virus. To support businesses in their work culture of manufacturing and innovation on server operating systems in these vital times, several organisations have added new strategies like business growth and new product releases.

The cloud segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The cloud segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to the rising operating systems used in the cloud are lower costs and significantly less maintenance. The server operating system also provides the data centre with a number of capabilities, such as a central interface for managing many users, implementing security measures, and performing other administrative tasks. Lower expenses and simple maintenance are the key advantages of adopting the cloud for operating systems.

The linux segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The linux segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to the advantages such as open source, accessibility, truthful performance, compatibility, and security. And as there is a rising need for cloud computing, as well as the interest in virtualization and mobile technologies, Linux has established itself as the cornerstone of enterprise computing.

Region with Largest share

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the growing adoption of technologies like artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and big data across a variety of end-user industries. The cloud computing policy of the Indian government, which permits the storage of data generated, may also lead to an increase in the quantity and size of data storage facilities in India, supporting the expansion of the industry.

Region with highest CAGR

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the rising demand for server operating systems and the expansion of internet applications. The server operating system uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to manage a variety of applications, including server and storage management. Increasing adoption and growth of advanced and latest technology, such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) is positively impacting the growth of the market.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Server Operating System Market include Fujitsu Company, Unisys Global Technologies, Cisco Systems, Inc., DELL INC, Stratus Technologies, Google LLC, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., HP Development Company, IBM Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, NEC Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Amazon Web Services and Canonical Ltd.

Key Developments

In September 2021, Microsoft Corporation has introduced a cutting-edge Windows server with innovations in hybrid, security, and containers. The flexibility of Windows Server 2022 has been improved, with support for 48TB of memory and 2,048 logical cores operating on 64 physical cores.

In July 2021, Google LLC launched an advanced cloud infrastructure development project in India. Similarly, in the earlier year, the company invested around USD 4.5 billion in Jio Platforms to push digitization efforts in the country. In July 2021, Google LLC had around 79 cloud zones, 26 cloud regions, and 146 cloud availability points across the world.

Products Covered
• UNIX
• Linux
• Windows
• Other Products

Deployment Models Covered
• On premise
• Cloud
• Other Deployment Models

Virtualization Status Covered
• Virtualized
• Virtual Machine
• Physical

Components Covered
• Service
• Software
• Other Components

End Users Covered
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• IT and Telecom
• Government
• Retail and E-Commerce
• BFSI
• Other End Users

Regions Covered
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities,Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements