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Software Defined Networking Market Global Report 2026

Published Feb 12, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20889434

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Software Defined Networking Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses software defined networking market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for software defined networking ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The software defined networking market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Open Software Defined Networking; Software Defined Networking Via Application Programming Interfaces (API); Software Defined Networking Via Overlay

2) By Component: Solution; Service

3) By Organization Size: Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs); Large Enterprises

4) By Application: Banking, Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI); Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS); Education; Retail; Manufacturing; Government And Defense; Healthcare; Other Applications

Subsegments:

1) By Open Software Defined Networking: OpenFlow-based SDN; Open-source SDN Solutions

2) By Software Defined Networking Via Application Programming Interfaces (API): API-based Network Controllers; Network Management and Automation Tools via API

3) By Software Defined Networking Via Overlay: Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Overlays; Virtual LAN (VLAN) and Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Overlays

Companies Mentioned: Dell Technologies Inc.; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; Cisco Systems Inc.; Broadcom Inc.; Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE); Nokia Corporation; VMware Inc.; Palo Alto Networks Inc.; Juniper Networks Inc.; Arista Networks Inc.; Fortinet Inc.; Ciena Corporation; Citrix Systems Inc.; Avaya Inc.; F5 Networks Inc.; Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.; Nutanix Inc.; Riverbed Holdings Inc.; Extreme Networks Inc.; Zscaler Inc.; Silver Peak Systems Inc.; Versa Networks Inc.; Aryaka Networks Inc.; Gigamon Inc.; Masergy Communications Inc.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

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Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Software Defined Networking Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Software Defined Networking Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Software Defined Networking Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Software Defined Networking Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.2 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.3 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.4 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.5 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Centralized Network Control Architectures
4.2.2 Rising Demand For Programmable Network Infrastructure
4.2.3 Expansion Of Virtualized Network Functions
4.2.4 Growing Integration Of Sdn With Cloud Platforms
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Network Automation And Agility
5. Software Defined Networking Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Bfsi Organizations
5.2 It And Telecom Service Providers
5.3 Large Enterprises
5.4 Government And Defense Agencies
5.5 Healthcare Institutions
6. Software Defined Networking Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Software Defined Networking Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Software Defined Networking PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Software Defined Networking Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Software Defined Networking Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Software Defined Networking Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Software Defined Networking Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Software Defined Networking Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Open Software Defined Networking, Software Defined Networking Via Application Programming Interfaces (API), Software Defined Networking Via Overlay
9.2. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Solution, Service
9.3. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Large Enterprises
9.4. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Banking, Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI), Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS), Education, Retail, Manufacturing, Government And Defense, Healthcare, Other Applications
9.5. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Open Software Defined Networking, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
OpenFlow-based SDN, Open-source SDN Solutions
9.6. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Software Defined Networking Via Application Programming Interfaces (API), By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
API-based Network Controllers, Network Management And Automation Tools via API
9.7. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Software Defined Networking Via Overlay, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Overlays, Virtual LAN (VLAN) and Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Overlays
10. Software Defined Networking Market, Industry Metrics By Country
10.1. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Average Selling Price By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $
10.2. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Average Spending Per Capita (Employed) By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $
11. Software Defined Networking Market Regional And Country Analysis
11.1. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11.2. Global Software Defined Networking Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. Asia-Pacific Software Defined Networking Market
12.1. Asia-Pacific Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. Asia-Pacific Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. China Software Defined Networking Market
13.1. China Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
13.2. China Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. India Software Defined Networking Market
14.1. India Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Japan Software Defined Networking Market
15.1. Japan Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
15.2. Japan Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Australia Software Defined Networking Market
16.1. Australia Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. Indonesia Software Defined Networking Market
17.1. Indonesia Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. South Korea Software Defined Networking Market
18.1. South Korea Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. South Korea Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. Taiwan Software Defined Networking Market
19.1. Taiwan Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. Taiwan Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. South East Asia Software Defined Networking Market
20.1. South East Asia Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. South East Asia Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. Western Europe Software Defined Networking Market
21.1. Western Europe Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
21.2. Western Europe Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. UK Software Defined Networking Market
22.1. UK Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. Germany Software Defined Networking Market
23.1. Germany Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. France Software Defined Networking Market
24.1. France Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Italy Software Defined Networking Market
25.1. Italy Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Spain Software Defined Networking Market
26.1. Spain Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Eastern Europe Software Defined Networking Market
27.1. Eastern Europe Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
27.2. Eastern Europe Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. Russia Software Defined Networking Market
28.1. Russia Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. North America Software Defined Networking Market
29.1. North America Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. North America Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. USA Software Defined Networking Market
30.1. USA Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. USA Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. Canada Software Defined Networking Market
31.1. Canada Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. Canada Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. South America Software Defined Networking Market
32.1. South America Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
32.2. South America Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Brazil Software Defined Networking Market
33.1. Brazil Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Middle East Software Defined Networking Market
34.1. Middle East Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Middle East Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Africa Software Defined Networking Market
35.1. Africa Software Defined Networking Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
35.2. Africa Software Defined Networking Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Organization Size, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
36. Software Defined Networking Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
37. Software Defined Networking Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
37.1. Software Defined Networking Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
37.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
37.2. Software Defined Networking Market - Company Scoring Matrix
37.2.1. Market Revenues
37.2.2. Product Innovation Score
37.2.3. Brand Recognition
37.3. Software Defined Networking Market Company Profiles
37.3.1. Dell Technologies Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37.3.2. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37.3.3. Cisco Systems Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37.3.4. Broadcom Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37.3.5. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
38. Software Defined Networking Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Nokia Corporation, VMware Inc., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., Arista Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., Ciena Corporation, Citrix Systems Inc., Avaya Inc., F5 Networks Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Nutanix Inc., Riverbed Holdings Inc., Extreme Networks Inc., Zscaler Inc.
39. Global Software Defined Networking Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
40. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Software Defined Networking Market
41. Software Defined Networking Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
41.1. Software Defined Networking Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
41.2. Software Defined Networking Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
41.3. Software Defined Networking Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
41.3.1. Market Trend Based Strategies
41.3.2. Competitor Strategies
42. Appendix
42.1. Abbreviations
42.2. Currencies
42.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
42.4. Research Inquiries
42.5. The Business Research Company
42.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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