Virtual Client Computing Software Global Market Report 2024

The virtual client computing software market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $18.96 billion in 2023 to $24.04 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.8%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to several factors. These include the increasing demand for remote work solutions, the widespread adoption of cloud computing, the necessity for centralized management and security measures, the proliferation of mobile devices, and the pursuit of cost-effective information technology infrastructure.

The virtual client computing software market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $62.79 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be ascribed to several key factors. These encompass the escalating prevalence of cloud-based technologies, the growing trend of remote working, heightened emphasis on cybersecurity measures, increasing adoption of virtualization across diverse industries, and the expanding presence of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Noteworthy trends expected in the forecast period entail advancements in cloud-based infrastructure and virtualization technology, heightened concerns surrounding cybersecurity, increased investments in secure remote access solutions, and the proliferation of initiatives in edge computing.

The upward trend in remote work cultures is anticipated to drive the expansion of the virtual client computing software market in the future. Remote work culture denotes the shift in organizational norms allowing employees to carry out their responsibilities beyond the confines of a traditional office, often from their homes or other remote locations. This rise in popularity is fueled by the desire for improved work-life balance, cost-effective solutions for both employers and employees, and advancements in technology facilitating seamless remote collaboration. Virtual client computing software enables organizations to embrace this culture by furnishing secure, adaptable, and efficient remote access to desktop environments and applications, ensuring employees remain productive and interconnected irrespective of their physical whereabouts. For example, according to a February 2022 study by AT&T, a US-based telecommunications company, the proportion of companies adopting a hybrid work model, encompassing both remote and office-based work, is forecasted to surge from 42% in 2021 to 81% in 2024. Consequently, the growing prominence of remote work cultures is propelling the expansion of the virtual client computing software market.

Prominent companies in the virtual client computing software market are innovating their offerings, including the development of thin clients, to gain a competitive advantage. Thin clients are compact, lightweight computing devices engineered to connect to a network and access applications and data hosted on remote servers or centralized infrastructure. For instance, in November 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS), a US-based cloud computing platform provider, unveiled Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Clients. These devices offer a straightforward and secure approach to deploying virtual desktops on a large scale. Businesses can procure pre-configured hardware swiftly and securely delivered to employees' locations. Users can easily connect peripheral devices, access their AWS virtual desktop, and commence operations in less than five minutes.

In November 2023, Broadcom, a US-based software company, finalized the acquisition of VMware for $69 billion. Through this acquisition, Broadcom aims to provide enterprise customers with increased choice and flexibility in tackling intricate IT infrastructure challenges, while also accelerating software scale and growth opportunities for Broadcom. VMware, a US-based company offering virtual client computing services and solutions, is now under Broadcom's umbrella.

Major companies operating in the virtual client computing software market are Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Dell Technologies Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Amazon Web Services Inc., Lenovo Group Limited, International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Oracle Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, Fujitsu Limited, NetApp Inc., Red Hat Inc., Citrix Systems Inc., Micro Focus International plc., Nutanix Inc., Parallels Inc., IGEL Technology GmbH, Teradici Corporation, 10ZiG Technology Inc., Scale Computing Inc., Ericom Software Inc., NComputing Co. Ltd., Liquidware Inc., Leostream Corporation, Stratodesk Inc., ThinScale Technology Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the virtual client computing software market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the virtual client computing software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the virtual client computing software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Virtual client computing software refers to a category of software solutions crafted to streamline the virtualization of desktop environments and applications. Its purpose is to enable users to remotely access computing resources via thin client devices or endpoint devices. Through this software, virtual instances of desktop operating systems and applications are generated, hosted on centralized servers or cloud infrastructure. This setup allows users to engage with their desktop environments and execute applications through a network connection.

The offerings of virtual client computing software encompass integration and deployment, support and maintenance, as well as training and consulting services. Integration and deployment within the virtual client computing software market entail the incorporation of the software into existing systems and ensuring its operational functionality. Various solutions such as terminal service, virtual user session (VUS), and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) are deployed on both cloud and on-premise platforms by enterprises ranging from large corporations to small and medium-sized businesses. These deployments cater to diverse sectors such as banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), government, healthcare, information technology (IT) and telecom, manufacturing, media and entertainment, retail, and other end uses.

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The virtual client computing software market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as remote desktop services, security and access control, monitoring and management, and integration with cloud 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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