Enterprise Application Market Report 2025

The enterprise application market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $355.23 billion in 2024 to $380.79 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to business process optimization, legacy system upgrades, market competition, regulatory compliance, globalization.

The enterprise application market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $564.27 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to digital transformation initiatives, data security concerns, remote work trends, scalability requirements, customer experience enhancement. Major trends in the forecast period include low-code and no-code development platforms, blockchain integration for security and transparency, remote collaboration and communication tools, predictive analytics for business insights, industry-specific customization.

The growth of the enterprise application market is expected to be driven by the increasing number of e-commerce websites. E-commerce websites are online platforms that enable users to buy and sell physical goods, services, and digital products over the internet, as opposed to in physical stores. These e-commerce sites are developed using enterprise application software to fulfill the complex needs of large businesses, meaning that a rise in e-commerce websites will further stimulate market growth. For example, in September 2024, reports from The Sellers Commerce, a U.S.-based e-commerce solutions provider, indicated that there are currently 26.6 million e-commerce sites worldwide, marking a 3.83% increase compared to the previous year. Thus, the growing number of e-commerce websites is propelling the enterprise application market.

The enterprise application market is also expected to benefit from the rising adoption of cloud technology. The cloud refers to a network of remote servers on the internet that store, manage, and deliver data, applications, and services to users and organizations. Cloud computing enhances enterprise applications by providing scalability, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness, offering a centralized platform for storage, processing, and deployment, which facilitates seamless collaboration and supports the evolving needs of modern businesses. For instance, in December 2023, Eurostat, a UK-based intergovernmental organization, reported that 45.2% of EU enterprises had purchased cloud computing services primarily for hosting their email systems, storing electronic files, and performing other tasks. The acquisition of cloud computing services by EU enterprises increased by 4.2 percentage points in 2023 compared to 2021. Approximately 44% of traditional small businesses utilize cloud infrastructure or hosting services, while 66% of small tech companies and 74% of enterprises leverage cloud services. Additionally, in June 2024, reports from The AAG IT Services, a UK-based IT support company, stated that 46% of the UK population uses cloud storage in some capacity. Therefore, the rise in cloud adoption is fueling the growth of the enterprise application market.

Technological advancements represent a significant trend gaining traction in the enterprise application market. Major companies operating in this market are actively engaged in developing new technological solutions to enhance their market position. For instance, in November 2022, SAP SE, a Germany-based developer of enterprise software focusing on managing business operations and customer relations, introduced SAP Build, a robust offering designed to drive the next wave of business transformation. SAP Build is a unique solution that includes a low-code component, granting business users secure access to end-to-end processes, context, and data. This innovation enables businesses to construct enterprise applications, design business sites, and automate processes with minimal technical expertise. Moreover, it empowers users to intelligently monitor, analyze, and automate processes without the need to transfer data into an external system. This example illustrates how companies such as SAP are at the forefront of technological advancements, contributing to the evolution of the enterprise application market.

Major companies in the enterprise application market are increasingly emphasizing the introduction of automated management applications to enhance their competitive position. Automated management applications refer to software systems designed to streamline and optimize various managerial tasks and processes within an organization. As an example, in November 2023, Microsoft Corporation, a US-based technology company, introduced Intune Enterprise App Management. This application streamlines and consolidates the application update process by providing a comprehensive view of all apps requiring updates. It allows IT and security operation teams to simplify the lifecycle management of both first-party and third-party applications through a secure, prepackaged catalog of apps. Some of the benefits of app management in Microsoft Intune include data protection, broad app support, access control, app configuration and updates, and app management on personal devices. This exemplifies how major companies are leveraging automated management applications to gain a competitive edge in the dynamic enterprise application market.

In July 2022, IFS AB, a Sweden-based enterprise software company specializing in the development and delivery of enterprise software, acquired Ultimo Software Solutions for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is anticipated to enhance IFS's position in the enterprise asset management (EAM) software sector by leveraging the combined resources of both companies. The collaboration aims to extend and strengthen IFS's leadership in terms of product capabilities and customer base within the EAM software space. Ultimo Software Solutions, Inc., the acquired company, is based in the United States and is known for providing and developing cloud-based enterprise asset management (EAM) software.

Major companies operating in the enterprise application market include Amazon.com Inc., Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Dell Technologies Inc., IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Oracle Corporation, SAP SE, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Saleforce.com Inc., Adobe Inc., VMware Inc., ServiceNow Inc., Workday Inc., Twilio Inc., Atlassian Corporation plc, DocuSign Inc., Okta Inc., Slack Technologies Inc., Dropbox Inc., Epicor Software Corporation, Software AG, TIBCO Software Inc., Zoho Corporation Inc., Qlik Technologies Inc., Infor Inc., IFS AB, QAD Inc.

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

Enterprise applications are large software systems designed to operate in corporate environments such as businesses or government entities. Integrated computer systems, governed by enterprise application software, manage all operational stages of a company. These applications facilitate cross-company collaboration and task coordination.

The key components of enterprise applications include solutions and services. A solution involves the application of information and technology within a specific system to support a set of technical or business capabilities, addressing one or more business issues. Deployment options for solutions include on-premise and cloud environments. Various types of enterprise application solutions encompass business intelligence, supply chain management, web conferencing collaboration, customer relationship management, enterprise resource planning, and others. These solutions find applications in both large enterprises and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), serving diverse end-user sectors such as BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), IT and telecom, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing, and others.

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The enterprise application market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as payroll management, email, and incident management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The enterprise application market also includes sales of marketing automation software and content management systems which are used in providing enterprise application services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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