Colocation Edge Data Center Global Market Report 2024

The colocation edge data center market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $7.87 billion in 2023 to $9.88 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.5%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including increased investment in digital transformation initiatives, growing adoption of cloud-based solutions across various industries, expansion of the IT and telecom sectors, establishment of new data center facilities, and heightened utilization of online services by businesses and consumers alike.

The colocation edge data center market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.67 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing adoption of 5G networks, rising demand for edge data centers as a service, growing need for advanced technologies, expanding utilization of cloud services, and a rise in the deployment of data centers and edge computing solutions. Major trends expected in this period include the necessity to enhance data handling and customer services, the utilization of edge solutions, innovation in hybrid cloud infrastructure, increasing integration of cloud-based solutions, and the implementation of advanced technologies into existing systems.

The upward trajectory of 5G network adoption is set to propel the expansion of the colocation edge data center market in the coming years. As the fifth generation of mobile network technology, 5G offers significant improvements in data speeds, latency reduction, and network capacity, catering to the escalating demands of IoT, streaming services, and emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles and smart cities. Colocation edge data centers play a pivotal role in facilitating the widespread adoption of 5G by delivering high-performance computing resources with minimal latency at the network edge. These facilities enable edge computing, scalability, dependability, and IoT deployments, laying the groundwork for fully harnessing the capabilities of 5G networks. According to 5G Americas' report in April 2023, global 5G wireless connections witnessed a remarkable 76% growth from the end of 2021 to the end of 2022, reaching a total of 1.05 billion connections, further underscoring the driving force behind the growth of the colocation edge data center market.

Leading firms in the colocation edge data center market are prioritizing the delivery of advanced offerings, such as comprehensive colocation services, to extend their market presence and attain a competitive advantage. These colocation services offer a secure, cost-effective alternative to in-house server management, alleviating the resource strain associated with building and maintaining data centers. For instance, IT Block Pte. Ltd. introduced data center colocation services in August 2021, providing a turnkey solution for server room configuration, installation, and maintenance. This service empowers businesses to concentrate on their core activities by outsourcing data center management responsibilities. IT Block Data Center Colocation Services encompass equipment procurement, design and installation, power and cooling solutions, security measures, management, and ongoing maintenance, tailored to suit individual organizational requirements.

In September 2023, in a strategic move aimed at bolstering its European presence, nLighten acquired Proximity Data Centers, marking a significant step towards establishing a pan-European edge data center platform. This acquisition strengthens nLighten's capabilities in meeting the surging demand for edge computing and colocation services across the UK and beyond. Leveraging Proximity's expertise, agility, and local market penetration, nLighten aims to capitalize on the growing trend towards edge computing and the colocation of edge data centers. Proximity Data Centres, a UK-based data center services provider, offers a range of solutions including colocation edge data centers, cloud connectivity, and security services, aligning seamlessly with nLighten's strategic objectives and market expansion plans.

Major companies operating in the colocation edge data center market are Verizon Communications Inc., Dell Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., NTT Communications Corporation, Hitachi Ltd., China Telecom Global Limited, International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., KDDI Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Fujitsu Limited, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, NVIDIA Corporation, NEC Corporation, Eaton Corporation PLC, Inventec Corporation, ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Singapore Telecommunications Limited, Equinix Inc., Vertiv Group Corporation, Super Micro Computer Inc., Digital Realty Trust Inc., Rackspace Inc., Arm Ltd., Inspur Co. Ltd., Arrcus Inc.

North America was the largest region in the colocation edge data center market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the colocation edge data center market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the colocation edge data center market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A colocation edge data center is a facility that offers businesses space, power, cooling, and physical security for deploying their server, storage, and networking equipment. These data centers are strategically located at the edge of a network, closer to where data is generated and consumed, such as in urban areas or near industrial sites. They serve as a cost-effective and scalable solution for organizations seeking to house their IT infrastructure.

The primary types of colocation edge data centers comprise retail colocation and wholesale colocation. Retail colocation involves renting space, power, and cooling within a data center facility operated by a third-party provider. These facilities cater to a variety of application areas including banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), energy, government and defense, healthcare, information technology and telecom, manufacturing, retail, and others. They are utilized by various end-users ranging from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to large enterprises.

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The colocation edge data center market includes revenues earned by entities by providing network connectivity services, remote hands support, hardware installation, maintenance, and monitoring services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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