Global SDN and NFV Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025
Description
Research Summary
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) are transformative technologies revolutionizing traditional network architectures. SDN abstracts network control from network hardware, allowing centralized control through software-based controllers. This separation enables programmable and dynamic management of network resources, improving flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. On the other hand, NFV virtualizes network functions, traditionally performed by dedicated hardware appliances, into software-based services that run on standard servers or cloud platforms. NFV decouples network functions from proprietary hardware, enabling them to be deployed and scaled more easily, leading to greater agility and cost savings. Together, SDN and NFV empower organizations to build agile, adaptable, and cost-effective networks that can meet the evolving demands of modern applications and services.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global SDN and NFV market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of SDN and NFV include Cisco, Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Intel, HP, IBM, Juniper Networks, Broadcom, Oracle, NEC (Netcracker), Dell, Ciena (Blue Planet), Arista Networks, Amdocs, Comarch, ZTE, H3C etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of SDN and NFV. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global SDN and NFV market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the SDN and NFV market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of SDN and NFV industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of SDN and NFV Include:
Cisco
Ericsson
Huawei
Nokia
Intel
HP
IBM
Juniper Networks
Broadcom
Oracle
NEC (Netcracker)
Dell
Ciena (Blue Planet)
Arista Networks
Amdocs
Comarch
ZTE
H3C
SDN and NFV Product Segment Include:
SDN
NFV
SDN and NFV Product Application Include:
Telecom and IT
BFSI
Government and Public Utilities
Manufacturing
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global SDN and NFV Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global SDN and NFV Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global SDN and NFV Major Regional Market Size and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global SDN and NFV Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Passenger SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Revenue, Market Share, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Revenue and Gross Margin)
Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) are transformative technologies revolutionizing traditional network architectures. SDN abstracts network control from network hardware, allowing centralized control through software-based controllers. This separation enables programmable and dynamic management of network resources, improving flexibility, scalability, and efficiency. On the other hand, NFV virtualizes network functions, traditionally performed by dedicated hardware appliances, into software-based services that run on standard servers or cloud platforms. NFV decouples network functions from proprietary hardware, enabling them to be deployed and scaled more easily, leading to greater agility and cost savings. Together, SDN and NFV empower organizations to build agile, adaptable, and cost-effective networks that can meet the evolving demands of modern applications and services.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global SDN and NFV market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of SDN and NFV include Cisco, Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Intel, HP, IBM, Juniper Networks, Broadcom, Oracle, NEC (Netcracker), Dell, Ciena (Blue Planet), Arista Networks, Amdocs, Comarch, ZTE, H3C etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of SDN and NFV. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global SDN and NFV market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the SDN and NFV market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of SDN and NFV industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of SDN and NFV Include:
Cisco
Ericsson
Huawei
Nokia
Intel
HP
IBM
Juniper Networks
Broadcom
Oracle
NEC (Netcracker)
Dell
Ciena (Blue Planet)
Arista Networks
Amdocs
Comarch
ZTE
H3C
SDN and NFV Product Segment Include:
SDN
NFV
SDN and NFV Product Application Include:
Telecom and IT
BFSI
Government and Public Utilities
Manufacturing
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global SDN and NFV Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global SDN and NFV Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global SDN and NFV Major Regional Market Size and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global SDN and NFV Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Passenger SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global SDN and NFV Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Revenue, Market Share, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Revenue and Gross Margin)
Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources
Table of Contents
170 Pages
- 1 SDN and NFV Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 SDN and NFV Product by Type
- 1.2.1 SDN
- 1.2.2 NFV
- 1.3 SDN and NFV Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Telecom and IT
- 1.3.2 BFSI
- 1.3.3 Government and Public Utilities
- 1.3.4 Manufacturing
- 1.3.5 Others
- 1.4 Global SDN and NFV Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 SDN and NFV Market Development Status and Trends
- 1.5.1 SDN and NFV Industry Development Status Analysis
- 1.5.2 SDN and NFV Industry Development Trends Analysis
- 2 SDN and NFV Market PESTEL Analysis
- 2.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 2.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 2.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 2.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 2.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 2.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 3 SDN and NFV Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 3.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 4 Global SDN and NFV Market Analysis by Regions
- 4.1 Global SDN and NFV Overall Market: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2 Global SDN and NFV Revenue and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.2.1 Global SDN and NFV Revenue and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.2.2 Global SDN and NFV Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 5 Global SDN and NFV Market Size by Type and Application
- 5.1 Global SDN and NFV Market Size by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.2 Global SDN and NFV Market Size by Application (2020-2032)
- 6 North America
- 6.1 North America SDN and NFV Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 6.2 North America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 6.3 North America SDN and NFV Market Size by Type
- 6.4 North America SDN and NFV Market Size by Application
- 6.5 North America SDN and NFV Market Size by Country
- 6.5.1 US
- 6.5.2 Canada
- 7 Europe
- 7.1 Europe SDN and NFV Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 7.2 Europe Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 7.3 Europe SDN and NFV Market Size by Type
- 7.4 Europe SDN and NFV Market Size by Application
- 7.5 Europe SDN and NFV Market Size by Country
- 7.5.1 Germany
- 7.5.2 France
- 7.5.3 United Kingdom
- 7.5.4 Italy
- 7.5.5 Spain
- 7.5.6 Benelux
- 8 China
- 8.1 China SDN and NFV Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 8.2 China Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 8.3 China SDN and NFV Market Size by Type
- 8.4 China SDN and NFV Market Size by Application
- 9 APAC (excl. China)
- 9.1 APAC (excl. China) SDN and NFV Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 9.2 APAC (excl. China) Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 9.3 APAC (excl. China) SDN and NFV Market Size by Type
- 9.4 APAC (excl. China) SDN and NFV Market Size by Application
- 9.5 APAC (excl. China) SDN and NFV Market Size by Country
- 9.5.1 Japan
- 9.5.2 South Korea
- 9.5.3 India
- 9.5.4 Australia
- 9.5.5 Southeast Asia
- 10 Latin America
- 10.1 Latin America SDN and NFV Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 10.2 Latin America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 10.3 Latin America SDN and NFV Market Size by Type
- 10.4 Latin America SDN and NFV Market Size by Application
- 10.5 Latin America SDN and NFV Market Size by Country
- 10.5.1 Mexico
- 10.5.2 Brazil
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa SDN and NFV Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa SDN and NFV Market Size by Type
- 11.4 Middle East & Africa SDN and NFV Market Size by Application
- 11.5 Middle East & Africa SDN and NFV Market Size by Country
- 11.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 11.5.2 South Africa
- 12 Competition by Manufacturers
- 12.1 Global SDN and NFV Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.2 SDN and NFV Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 12.2.1 SDN and NFV Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 12.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter Location and Key Area Sales
- 12.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 13 Key Companies Analysis
- 13.1 Cisco
- 13.1.1 Cisco Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.1.2 Cisco SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.1.3 Cisco SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.2 Ericsson
- 13.2.1 Ericsson Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.2.2 Ericsson SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.2.3 Ericsson SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.3 Huawei
- 13.3.1 Huawei Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.3.2 Huawei SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3 Huawei SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.4 Nokia
- 13.4.1 Nokia Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.4.2 Nokia SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.4.3 Nokia SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.5 Intel
- 13.5.1 Intel Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.5.2 Intel SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.5.3 Intel SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.6 HP
- 13.6.1 HP Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.6.2 HP SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.6.3 HP SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.7 IBM
- 13.7.1 IBM Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.7.2 IBM SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.7.3 IBM SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.8 Juniper Networks
- 13.8.1 Juniper Networks Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.8.2 Juniper Networks SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.8.3 Juniper Networks SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.9 Broadcom
- 13.9.1 Broadcom Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.9.2 Broadcom SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.9.3 Broadcom SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.10 Oracle
- 13.10.1 Oracle Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.10.2 Oracle SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.10.3 Oracle SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.11 NEC (Netcracker)
- 13.11.1 NEC (Netcracker) Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.11.2 NEC (Netcracker) SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.11.3 NEC (Netcracker) SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.12 Dell
- 13.12.1 Dell Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.12.2 Dell SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.12.3 Dell SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.13 Ciena (Blue Planet)
- 13.13.1 Ciena (Blue Planet) Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.13.2 Ciena (Blue Planet) SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.13.3 Ciena (Blue Planet) SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.14 Arista Networks
- 13.14.1 Arista Networks Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.14.2 Arista Networks SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.14.3 Arista Networks SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.15 Amdocs
- 13.15.1 Amdocs Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.15.2 Amdocs SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.15.3 Amdocs SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.16 Comarch
- 13.16.1 Comarch Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.16.2 Comarch SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.16.3 Comarch SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.17 ZTE
- 13.17.1 ZTE Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.17.2 ZTE SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.17.3 ZTE SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.18 H3C
- 13.18.1 H3C Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.18.2 H3C SDN and NFV Product Portfolio
- 13.18.3 H3C SDN and NFV Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14 Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.1 SDN and NFV Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.2 SDN and NFV Industry Raw Material and Suppliers Analysis
- 14.2.1 SDN and NFV Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
- 14.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
- 14.3 SDN and NFV Typical Downstream Customers
- 14.4 SDN and NFV Sales Channel Analysis
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Methodology and Data Source
- 16.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 16.2 Research Scope
- 16.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
- 16.4 Date Source
- 16.4.1 Primary Sources
- 16.4.2 Secondary Sources
- 16.5 Data Cross Validation
- 16.6 Disclaimer
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