5G SDN Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Application (Network Automation, Network Protection), By Enterprise Size (Small & Medium, Large), By End-User (Telecom Service Provider, Cloud Service Provider, Enterprise (BFSI, Healthcare, Government, Manufacturing, Retail, Others)), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2023 To 2028

The global 5G SDN market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 36.67% during the forecast period.

GROWTH DRIVERS

Leveraging SDN for the 5G Networks

As 5G's adoption and rollout accelerate, Innovative uses of the technology show potential in a wide variety of settings. SDN approaches have been viewed as promising facilitators for this carrier cloud vision, which will almost certainly play a critical part in the architecture of 5G wireless networks. SDN's significance in 5G wireless networks stems from its capacity to enable new features such as network virtualization, automation, and the creation of new services on top of virtualized resources in safe and trustworthy networks.

For instance:

• According to Cisco's global network trend analysis, nearly 60% of IT leaders and network strategists have implemented SDN in their data centers. SDN technology is presently responsible for managing 23% of traffic within enterprise data centers, a proportion projected to increase to 44% by 2021. Data centers that lack SDN will encounter difficulties in facilitating adaptable and flexible application models.
• In 2021, with the deployment of SDN and automation architecture, Intel enjoyed significant benefits over a nine-month period without any network-caused incident difficulties across all of Intel's data centers worldwide, demonstrating the solution's durability. Intel's Design data centers improved data center dependability and reduced the amount of performance-related problems by 70% and 25% year over year, respectively.

Remote work needs are met with SD-WAN

SD-WAN solutions have gained prominence for enhancing broadband connectivity, optimizing application performance, and enabling access to diverse enterprise applications. The flexibility and efficiency of remote operations are improved through SD-WAN adoption. While system integrators initially embarked on their SDN journey through data center networks, like Cisco ACI and VMware NSX, there's a growing provider emphasis on SD-WAN.

• In November 2022, VMware continues to strengthen its position in SD-WAN leadership through advancements that empower businesses to securely link their dispersed, multi-cloud edges. These novel attributes and functionalities cater to three pivotal transformational domains: Cloud, workforce, and application evolution.

5G boost to global GDP

According to the PWC report, the 5G technology's impact on global GDP by 2030 is notable. The USA is anticipated to make the most significant contribution, with a projected value of US$530 billion. China follows closely, expected to reach US$220 billion, while Japan secures the third position with US$76 billion. Among European nations, Germany ranks 4th, contributing US$65 billion, and the United Kingdom holds the 5th position with a projected value of US$54 billion. These figures underscore the substantial economic potential of 5G technology across different economies.

EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE 5G SDN MARKET

• Network Automation & Network Protection

Network Automation enables you to speed up application deployment by automating network and security provisioning and management through the complete application lifecycles and across the data center and cloud environments. In a Cisco-commissioned survey by Analysys Mason on network automation, 75% of service providers see it as a top-5 business priority. About 73% aim to reduce opex, aligning with network economics transformation, while 46% leverage automation for quicker service deployment, crucial in the 5G era's monetization strategies.

GEOGRAPHICAL PRESENCE

In March 2020, the Philippines' largest digital services provider PLDT and its wireless business Smart Communications announced that they are now ready to deploy 5G services on Cisco's new unified SDN transport infrastructure. Converting to a converged SDN transport network simplifies the network, boosts capacity, and enhances scalability while ensuring a consistent and superior customer experience.

The countries have undertaken various measures, which have complemented the overall market growth. For instance, Ensono's a US-based network operator, in order to meet the growing demand for networking and security services. Through the use of several VMware SDN products. Over a five-year period, this move resulted in significant cost savings of $10 to $15 million, improved IT environment management, and enabled automated deployment of virtual machines and security components in minutes.

 MAJOR PLAYERS IN THE MARKET

Some of the leading players in the market include Cisco, VMware among others. The product offerings of the major corporations include the following:

5G SDN Market Scope:

SEGMENTATION

The global 5G SDN market has been analyzed through the following segments:

• By Application
  • Network Automation
  • Network Protection
• By Enterprise Size
  • Small & Medium
  • Large
• By End-User
  • Telecom Service Provider
  • Cloud Service Provider
  • Enterprise
    • BFSI
    • Healthcare
    • Government
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Others
• By Geography
  • Americas
    • United States
    • Others
  • Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Others