Software-Defined Data Center Market Size, Growth Factors, Trends, Analysis, Demand, and Future Prospects
Software-Defined Data Center Market Growth, Size, Trends Analysis - By Solution, By Organization Size, By End-User - Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies and Segment Forecast to 2034
| Published: Mar-2025 | Report ID: IACT2541 | Pages: 1 - 239 | Formats*: |
| Category : Information & Communications Technology | |||
Software-Defined Data Center Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research, the Global Software-Defined Data Center Market is estimated to reach USD 466.31 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 19.23%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Software-Defined Data Center Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis. The Software-Defined Data Center market was valued at USD 80.32 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 19.23% from 2025 to 2034. The industry is expanding globally due to the flexibility and scalability of SDDC solutions. SDDC offers a more adaptable infrastructure than traditional data centers, allowing for dynamic resource allocation based on workload demands.
By Solution Insights: The market is divided into software-defined compute (SDC), software-defined networking (SDN), and software-defined storage (SDS). The SDS segment is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period. The demand for SDC solutions is driven by the need for flexibility and efficiency in IT infrastructures. SDC allows for dynamic resource allocation based on workload demands, promoting agility. Additionally, SDC optimizes costs by separating software from specific hardware, supporting scalability, and simplifying management, leading to growing demand for adaptive computing environments.
By Organization Size, Insights: The market is divided into SMEs and large enterprises, with large enterprises leading in 2024. Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) solutions are becoming popular among these large enterprises for improving infrastructure management. SDDC centralizes and automates data center tasks, boosting agility and scalability. It allows flexible resource allocation, improving performance and efficiency. SDDC also enhances management and reduces manual errors, making it a key solution for organizations focused on digital transformation and cost-effective infrastructure.
Regional Insights: North America had a significant market share in 2024. The software-defined data center (SDDC) market is growing quickly due to the fast adoption of SDDC solutions to modernize data center infrastructures, improving flexibility and scalability. Strong digital transformation and the need for efficient IT environments make SDDC suitable for North American businesses. The region's strong IT infrastructure and awareness of SDDC benefits also support industry growth.
Market Competitive Landscape:
Some of the market's prominent companies are Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation, IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., SAP SE, Dell Software Inc., Citrix Systems, Inc., VMware, Inc., NEC Corporation, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. To acquire a competitive advantage over their rivals, the corporations are focussing on a variety of strategic activities such as new product development, partnerships, collaborations, and agreements.
Recent Developments:
- In July 2023, NTT Ltd. launched a new software-defined data center campus in Chennai, India, covering six acres with a total capacity of 34.8 MW in two buildings. The first facility, with a 17.4 MW IT load, coincides with the MIST subsea cable system's arrival in Chennai, strengthening NTT's presence in the Indian data center market.
- In February 2024, IBM Corporation broadened its enterprise networking portfolio by adding Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) and Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions, focusing on Cisco networking. This includes IBM Support and Implementation Services for SDN and IBM Network Health Check to improve network integration, performance, and reliability. These services aim to assist organizations in managing complex networking environments and avoiding unplanned downtime.
- In December 2023, Rackspace Technology launched SDDC Enterprise and Business for SAP. This solution includes VMware virtualized components to support critical SAP environments, featuring a complete hardware and software stack for private cloud.
Scope of the Report:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size available for years | 2021-2034 |
| Base year considered | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025-2034 |
| Segments covered | By Solution, By Organization Size, By End-User. |
| Regions covered | North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. |
| Companies Covered | Cisco Systems Inc, Fujitsu, Hitachi Data Systems (Hitachi Vantra), HPE, Huawei, IBM Corporation, Juniper Networks, Inc, Microsoft Corporation, NEC Corporation of America (NEC Corporation), NetApp, Inc, Oracle Corporation, Vmware, Inc. and others. |
Key Topics Covered in the Report:
- Global Software-Defined Data Center Market Size (FY’2021-FY’2034)
- Overview of Global Software-Defined Data Center Market
- Segmentation of Global Software-Defined Data Center Market By Solution (Software-Defined Compute, Software-Defined Networking, Software-Defined Storage)
- Segmentation of Global Software-Defined Data Center Market By Organization Size (SME, Large Enterprises)
- Segmentation of Global Software-Defined Data Center Market By End User (Enterprise, Telecom service provider, Cloud service provider)
- Statistical Snap of Global Software-Defined Data Center Market
- Expansion Analysis of Global Software-Defined Data Center Market
- Problems and Obstacles in Global Software-Defined Data Center Market
- Competitive Landscape in the Global Software-Defined Data Center Market
- Details on Current Investment in Global Software-Defined Data Center Market
- Competitive Analysis of Global Software-Defined Data Center Market
- Prominent Players in the Global Software-Defined Data Center Market
- SWOT Analysis of Global Software-Defined Data Center Market
- Global Software-Defined Data Center Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2025-FY’2034)
- Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research data source
2.1.1. Secondary Data2.1.2. Primary Data2.1.3. SPERs internal database2.1.4. Premium insight from KOLs
2.2. Market size estimation
2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1. Drivers4.1.2. Restraints4.1.3. Opportunities4.1.4. Challenges
5. Market variable and outlook
5.1. SWOT Analysis
5.1.1. Strengths5.1.2. Weaknesses5.1.3. Opportunities5.1.4. Threats
5.2. PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1. Political Landscape5.2.2. Economic Landscape5.2.3. Social Landscape5.2.4. Technological Landscape5.2.5. Environmental Landscape5.2.6. Legal Landscape
5.3. PORTERs Five Forces
5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers5.3.3. Threat of Substitute5.3.4. Threat of new entrant5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. Global Software-Defined Data Center Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Global Software-Defined Data Center Market
7. Global Software-Defined Data Center Market, By Solution (USD Million) 2021-2034
7.1. Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
7.1.1. Hardware7.1.2. Software7.1.3. Services
7.2. Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
7.2.1. Hardware7.2.2. Software7.2.3. Services
7.3. Software-Defined Compute (SDC)
7.3.1. Hardware7.3.2. Software7.3.3. Services
8. Global Software-Defined Data Center Market, By Organization Size (USD Million) 2021-2034
8.1. SME8.2. Large enterprises
9. Global Software-Defined Data Center Market, By End User (USD Million) 2021-2034
9.1. Enterprise
9.1.1. BFSI9.1.2. Retail & e-commerce9.1.3. Government9.1.4. Healthcare9.1.5. Manufacturing9.1.6. IT enabled Services (ITeS)9.1.7. Others
9.2. Telecom service provider9.3. Cloud service provider
10. Global Software-Defined Data Center Market, (USD Million) 2021-2034
10.1. Global Software-Defined Data Center Market Size and Market Share
11. Global Software-Defined Data Center Market, By Region, (USD Million) 2021-2034
11.1. Asia-Pacific
11.1.1. Australia11.1.2. China11.1.3. India11.1.4. Japan11.1.5. South Korea11.1.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
11.2. Europe
11.2.1. France11.2.2. Germany11.2.3. Italy11.2.4. Spain11.2.5. United Kingdom11.2.6. Rest of Europe
11.3. Middle East and Africa
11.3.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia11.3.2. United Arab Emirates11.3.3. Qatar11.3.4. South Africa11.3.5. Egypt11.3.6. Morocco11.3.7. Nigeria11.3.8. Rest of Middle-East and Africa
11.4. North America
11.4.1. Canada11.4.2. Mexico11.4.3. United States
11.5. Latin America
11.5.1. Argentina11.5.2. Brazil11.5.3. Rest of Latin America
12. Company Profile
12.1. Cisco Systems Inc
12.1.1. Company details12.1.2. Financial outlook12.1.3. Product summary12.1.4. Recent developments
12.2. Fujitsu
12.2.1. Company details12.2.2. Financial outlook12.2.3. Product summary12.2.4. Recent developments
12.3. Hitachi Data Systems (Hitachi Vantra)
12.3.1. Company details12.3.2. Financial outlook12.3.3. Product summary12.3.4. Recent developments
12.4. HPE
12.4.1. Company details12.4.2. Financial outlook12.4.3. Product summary12.4.4. Recent developments
12.5. Huawei
12.5.1. Company details12.5.2. Financial outlook12.5.3. Product summary12.5.4. Recent developments
12.6. IBM Corporation
12.6.1. Company details12.6.2. Financial outlook12.6.3. Product summary12.6.4. Recent developments
12.7. Juniper Networks, Inc
12.7.1. Company details12.7.2. Financial outlook12.7.3. Product summary12.7.4. Recent developments
12.8. Microsoft Corporation
12.8.1. Company details12.8.2. Financial outlook12.8.3. Product summary12.8.4. Recent developments
12.9. NEC Corporation of America (NEC Corporation)
12.9.1. Company details12.9.2. Financial outlook12.9.3. Product summary12.9.4. Recent developments
12.10. NetApp, Inc
12.10.1. Company details12.10.2. Financial outlook12.10.3. Product summary12.10.4. Recent developments
12.11. Oracle Corporation
12.11.1. Company details12.11.2. Financial outlook12.11.3. Product summary12.11.4. Recent developments
12.12. Vmware, Inc
12.12.1. Company details12.12.2. Financial outlook12.12.3. Product summary12.12.4. Recent developments
12.13. Others
13. Conclusion
14. List of Abbreviations
15. Reference Links
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The report is based on in-depth qualitative and quantitative analysis of the Product Market. The quantitative analysis involves the application of various projection and sampling techniques. The qualitative analysis involves primary interviews, surveys, and vendor briefings. The data gathered as a result of these processes are validated through experts opinion. Our research methodology entails an ideal mixture of primary and secondary initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Report
Software-Defined Data Center Market is projected to reach USD 466.31 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 19.23% during the forecast period.
Software-Defined Data Center Market grew in Market size from 2025. The Market is expected to reach USD 466.31 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 19.23% during the forecast period.
Software-Defined Data Center Market CAGR of 19.23% during the forecast period.
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Software-Defined Data Center Market size is USD 466.31 billion from 2025 to 2034.
Software-Defined Data Center Market is covered By Solution, By Organization Size, By End-User.
The North America is anticipated to have the highest Market share in the Software-Defined Data Center Market.
The key players in the Market include Companies Covered Cisco Systems Inc, Fujitsu, Hitachi Data Systems (Hitachi Vantra), HPE, Huawei, IBM Corporation, Juniper Networks, Inc, Microsoft Corporation, NEC Corporation of America (NEC Corporation), NetApp, Inc, Oracle Corporation, Vmware, Inc. and others.
The industry is expanding globally due to the flexibility and scalability of SDDC solutions. SDDC offers a more adaptable infrastructure than traditional data centers, allowing for dynamic resource allocation based on workload demands.
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