This IDC study provides our forecast for the worldwide content delivery networks market for the 2025–2029 period."Facing margin pressure and lower growth in the traditional video streaming segment, CDN providers are seeking opportunities in edge compute augmented with continued focus on security. The makeup of CDN revenue will shift toward these segments over the next five years," says Ghassan Abdo, research VP, IDC's Worldwide Telecom. "GenAI will drive further acceleration of edge services due to demand for edge computing, local storage, and low latency."
IDC Market Forecast Figure
Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Security Services
Growth of Edge Compute
Inhibitors
Commoditization of Video Streaming in Mature Markets
Multi-CDN Accelerating Price Erosion
Significant Market Developments
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
Related Research
Research Assistance
Download our eBook: How to Succeed Using Market Research
Learn how to effectively navigate the market research process to help guide your organization on the journey to success.
Download eBook