The global data center networking market is expected to grow at a significant rate due to the increasing demand for efficient data center infrastructure management and the rising adoption of cloud-based services. The proliferation of data generated by mobile devices, social media, and IoT devices is driving the demand for data center networking solutions. The emergence of software-defined networking and network function virtualization technologies is also contributing to the market growth. However, the high initial investment costs and the need for skilled professionals to manage the data center networks may hinder the market growth. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness the highest growth due to the increasing demand for cloud-based services and the rising adoption of mobile devices and IoT devices in the region.
The Global Data Center Networking Market was valued for US$ 20,500 Mn in 2021 is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period.
Prominent Companies in the Data Center Networking Industry:
1. Google, Inc.
Google, Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in internet-related services and products. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA. Google operates in over 190 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including search engines, cloud computing, software, and hardware.
2. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is a Chinese multinational technology company that specializes in telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, China. Huawei operates in over 170 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and network equipment. In March, 2023 Ooredoo Group signed a partnership agreement with Huawei to leverage Huawei Mobile Fintech platform to provide Fintech services in markets covered by Ooredoo.
3. Cisco Systems, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in networking and communications equipment. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Cisco operates in over 180 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including routers, switches, and wireless networks.
4. Brocade Networking Solutions
Brocade Networking Solutions is an American technology company that specializes in networking and data storage solutions. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Brocade operates in over 170 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including routers, switches, and storage area networks.
5. Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an American multinational enterprise information technology company. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Hewlett Packard Enterprise operates in over 170 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including servers, storage, and networking solutions. In March, 2023 Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OpsRamp, an IT operations management (ITOM) company that monitors, observes, automates and manages IT infrastructure, cloud resources, workloads and applications for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including the leading hyperscalers.
6. Extreme Networks, Inc.
Extreme Networks, Inc. is an American technology company that specializes in networking solutions. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. Extreme Networks operates in over 80 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including switches, wireless networks, and cloud-based network management. In February, 2023 Extreme Networks, Inc. a leader in cloud networking, announced that it has completed Wi-Fi 6 network deployments at five NASCAR racetracks, including Darlington Raceway, Daytona International Speedway, Martinsville Speedway, Richmond Raceway and Talladega Superspeedway.
7. Arista Networks
Arista Networks is an American technology company that specializes in data center networking solutions. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA. Arista Networks operates in over 40 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including switches, routers, and software-defined networking solutions.
8. Avaya, Inc.
Avaya, Inc. is an American technology company that specializes in business communication solutions. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA. Avaya operates in over 100 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including unified communications, contact center solutions, and networking infrastructure.
9. Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks is an American multinational technology company that specializes in networking and cybersecurity solutions. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA. Juniper Networks operates in over 100 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including routers, switches, and cybersecurity solutions. In April, 2023 Juniper Networks announced that citizenM, the award-winning ‘affordable luxury’ hotel and lifestyle brand, has selected Juniper’s full range of AI-driven Enterprise and Connected Security solutions, including wireless access, wired access and next-generation firewalls to deliver a modern hotel experience for its guests. By choosing Juniper®, citizenM is leveraging the benefits of Mist AI™ and a secure client-to-cloud experience to transform how guests sleep, work and relax, while reducing the time and effort required to setup and manage secure IT networks in numerous locations.
10. Dell Inc.
Dell Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in computer hardware and software. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, and USA. Dell operates in over 180 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including desktops, laptops, servers, and storage solutions.
11. Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company that specializes in computer software, consumer electronics, and personal computers. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA. Microsoft operates in over 190 countries worldwide and offers a wide range of products and services, including Windows operating system, Xbox gaming console, and cloud-based services.
*Definition- Data center networking refers to the infrastructure and technologies used to manage, operate, and connect the different components of a data center, including servers, storage systems, switches, routers, and other networking devices. Its purpose is to ensure the efficient and secure transfer of data within the data center and between data centers.
