Data Center Server Market Report 2025

The data center server market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $56.9 billion in 2024 to $59.65 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to data explosion, cloud computing adoption, virtualization and consolidation, demand for high-performance computing (HPC), emergence of big data analytics.

The data center server market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $82.34 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to IoT proliferation, sustainability and green computing, cybersecurity enhancement, hybrid, and multi-cloud adoption, ai and machine learning growth. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of open compute project (OCP) standards, security-centric designs, data center optimization, high-performance computing (HPC) advancements, rise of software-defined infrastructure, modular and scalable designs.

The anticipated surge in data traffic is poised to drive the expansion of the data center server market. Data traffic denotes the extensive use of bandwidth for highly active and continual network traffic routes. Within data center servers, data traffic is instrumental in managing remote computer systems and enhancing visibility into network devices. Consequently, the projected rise in data traffic is expected to significantly boost the data center server market. As an illustration, Ericsson, a Sweden-based multinational telecommunications company, forecasted that 5G's portion of mobile data traffic would climb to 69% by 2028, emphasizing the pivotal role of increased data traffic in propelling market growth. Projections also indicate an expected rise in the global average monthly data usage per smartphone from 19 GB in 2023 to an estimated 46 GB by the end of 2028. Moreover, global data traffic, excluding Fixed Remote Access (FWA) traffic, is projected to expand from approximately 90 EB per month in late 2022 to around 325 EB per month by 2028, underscoring the driving force of escalating data traffic on the data center server market.

The escalating demand for 5G connectivity is set to be a significant driver of growth in the data center server market. 5G connectivity, representing the fifth generation of mobile network technology, is surpassing its predecessor, 4G (LTE) networks. The growing global adoption of 5G connectivity is fueling the need for sophisticated data center servers. These servers play a pivotal role in managing increased data traffic, facilitating edge computing, and supporting the deployment of innovative applications and services. This heightened demand is concurrently fueling growth in the data center server market, catering to the evolving infrastructure needs of this advanced wireless technology. For instance, as per a report by the GSM Association published in March 2022, the number of 5G connections was projected to surpass 1 billion in 2021, doubling to 2 billion by 2025. By the close of 2025, it is anticipated that over 20% of total mobile connections will be 5G, with over 40% of the global population having access to a 5G network, signifying the substantial impact on the data center server market.

A prominent trend gaining momentum in the data center server market is technological advancement. Key players in this market are intensely focused on innovating new enclosure management solutions to solidify their market standing. Notably, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd, a China-based multinational technology corporation, unveiled the FusionModule2000 6 in November 2022 - a novel smart modular data center solution. This cutting-edge product boasts unique attributes such as a compact footprint, low height, and reduced weight. It represents an enhanced smart modular data center solution designed to optimize energy efficiency, particularly at the edge. Specifically engineered to empower channel partners and enhance competitiveness within the market, this innovation aims to drive green digitalization for businesses in a cost-effective manner.

Major players in the data center server market are innovating by developing novel products, notably server processors, to cater to larger customer bases, drive sales growth, and increase overall revenue. A server processor, a critical component within computer servers, executes essential program instructions involving arithmetic, logical, control, and input/output (I/O) operations. Ampere Computing, a US-based semiconductor company, introduced the AmpereOne chip in March 2023, featuring a standout design with up to 192 cores and a specialized ARM-compatible architecture. Tailored for cloud providers and enterprises building proprietary cloud infrastructures, the AmpereOne's high-core density and power efficiency offer significant advantages. This unique configuration presents an opportunity for cloud providers to improve revenue streams, reduce operational costs, and thereby enhance profit margins. Additionally, its heightened core density and reduced power consumption enable the introduction of Arm server instances at more competitive prices, fostering greater market interest and adoption.

In January 2023, Microsoft Corporation, a US-based multinational technology corporation, successfully acquired Fungible Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is expected to reinforce Fungible Inc.'s position in delivering performance-oriented, scalable, disaggregated, scaled-out data center infrastructure, emphasizing reliability and security. Fungible Inc., based in the US, specializes in providing software solutions, particularly infrastructure software applications securing cloud data centers. The company's expertise spans microarchitecture, verification, logic synthesis, and timing analysis, aligning with Microsoft's commitment to advancing data center technologies and strengthening security measures.

Major companies operating in the data center server market include Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company LP, Dell Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, Fujitsu Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Lenovo Group Ltd., Oracle Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Inspur Group, Bull Atos Technologies, NEC Corporation, Hitachi Systems Pvt. Ltd., Super Micro Computer Inc., Silicon Graphics International Corp., Intel Corporation., Iron Systems Inc., Rittal GmbH & Co. KG, Vertiv Co., Schneider Electric SE, AsusTek Computer Inc., Black Box Corporation, Quanta Computer Inc., Penguin Computing Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., NVIDIA Corporation, Infortrend Technology Inc., DataDirect Networks Inc., Seagate Technology plc.

North America was the largest region in the data center server market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the data center server market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the data center server market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the data center server market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A data center server is a physical facility designed to house information technology equipment for various purposes, including the development, execution, and delivery of applications and services, as well as the storage and management of associated data. This infrastructure is crucial for processing, storing, and distributing large volumes of data.

The primary product categories within the realm of data center servers include rack servers, blade servers, microservers, and tower servers. Rack servers, in particular, are widely utilized in IT hardware, offering a space-efficient solution by enabling the storage of multiple servers within a rack structure. These servers find applications in various sectors, including industrial and commercial environments, with verticals such as BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance), IT and telecom, government, and defense.

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