Micro Mobile Data Center Global Market Report 2024

A micro mobile data center refers to a self-contained infrastructure solution that integrates storage, processing, and networking elements required for indoor and outdoor operations within a secure computing environment. These data centers are designed in standardized prefabricated dimensions, offering a cost and time-efficient alternative to the traditional method of constructing data centers.

The primary types of rack units (RU) in micro mobile data centers include up to 20 RU, 20 RU to 40 RU, and above 40 RU. The 25RU Cabinet, for example, is equipped with features that simplify the installation and servicing of rack equipment. Micro mobile data centers cater to organizations of various sizes, including small and medium-sized enterprises as well as large enterprises. They find applications in instant data centers, remote offices and branch offices, and edge computing, and are implemented across sectors such as retail and e-commerce, education, BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), IT and telecommunications, healthcare, government and defense, energy and utilities, and other industries.

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The micro mobile data center market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $5.35 billion in 2023 to $6.43 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as increased data traffic, expansion of telecommunication networks, a demand for scalable solutions, a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, and the need for infrastructure solutions in remote and harsh environments.

The micro mobile data center market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.11 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the demand for quick deployment, the need for redundancy and reliability, the increasing focus on climate monitoring and environmental sensing, and compliance with data sovereignty regulations. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the expansion of edge computing, the rollout of 5G infrastructure, a focus on rapid deployment and scalability, the adoption of modular design and customization, heightened security measures, the implementation of remote monitoring and management capabilities, and increased emphasis on hybrid cloud and multi-cloud connectivity.

The growth of the micro mobile data center market is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for cloud services applications across various industries, including manufacturing, education, finance, and automotive. The utilization of cloud services from providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud has become prevalent, offering a broad spectrum of services. These cloud data services essentially function as virtualized data centers, with providers regularly maintaining and updating to ensure data protection during outages. Notably, the cloud infrastructure services sector generates a substantial annual revenue of $178 billion, as reported in October 2023 by Exploding Topics. This heightened demand for cloud services applications serves as a key driver for the growth of the micro mobile data center market.

The micro mobile data center market is anticipated to experience growth propelled by the increasing demand within the e-commerce industry. E-commerce, involving the electronic exchange of goods, services, or data over the internet, stands to benefit significantly from the incorporation of micro mobile data centers. These data centers contribute to improved performance, reliability, and efficiency, ultimately leading to increased sales and enhanced customer loyalty. Recent data from the United States Census Bureau indicates a notable 7.5% increase in e-commerce estimates for the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. This increase, reaching 15.4% of all sales, underscores the pivotal role of micro mobile data centers in supporting the growth of the e-commerce industry.

The micro mobile data center market is being shaped by the continuous advancements in technology. Leading companies in this sector are dedicated to developing technological solutions that enhance cooling efficiency within micro mobile data centers, making them ideal for deployment in various industries such as retail, finance, healthcare, light manufacturing, and education. An illustration of this trend is the introduction of Schneider Electric SE's ecostruxure 43U C-series micro data center in June 2022. This new-age micro data center offers improved protection and energy efficiency by automatically transitioning between three cooling modes based on the system's actual needs. Leveraging cloud-based management platforms, ecostruxure micro data centers aim to reduce operational costs, simplify design and deployment, and enhance security and resilience through interconnected physical infrastructure.

Major players in the micro mobile data center market are adopting a strategic focus on innovative product offerings to drive revenue growth. These innovations include compact, portable, and self-contained solutions that provide rapid and flexible data processing and storage capabilities for various on-the-go applications. For example, Prose Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., an Ireland-based company, recently launched the khipu micro data center in October 2023. This solution is characterized by cost-effective installations, smart cloud-based management, space-saving architecture, and energy-efficient operations. It targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) emphasizing data security for their operations while maintaining reduced operating costs.

In March 2022, Equinix, a US-based digital infrastructure company, completed the acquisition of Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S. A. (Entel) for $705 million. Through this acquisition, Equinix expanded its presence into Chile and Peru, acquiring four data centers from Entel. Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S. A. (Entel) is a Chile-based telecommunications company.

Major companies operating in the in the micro mobile data center market report are Schneider Electric SE, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Dell EMC Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Eaton Corporation, Panduit Corp., Zellabox, Hitachi Ltd., Vertiv Co., Canovate Group, The International Business Machines Corporation, Instant Data Centers LLC, Dataracks, Rittal GmbH & Co. KG, Hanley Energy Limited, Delta Power Solutions, STULZ GmbH, ScaleMatrix, Altron, Cannon Technologies Ltd., Shenzhen Kstar Science&Technology Co. Ltd., Sicon Design Technologies Pvt. Ltd., EdgeMicro, Vapor IO, Vertiv Group Corp., Rittal GmbH & Co. Kg, ST Engineering, The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company

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

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

The micro mobile data center market includes revenues earned by entities by increasing resilience, enabling standardization, scalabity, and faster deployment times. 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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