Self-Organizing Network Global Market Report 2024

The self-organizing network market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.47 billion in 2023 to $7.45 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. The expansion observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the rise in mobile data traffic, the increasing demand for network optimization, the complexity of network management, the necessity for cost efficiency, and the growing adoption of cloud computing.

The self-organizing network market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.1 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%. The projected growth in the upcoming period is expected to be fueled by several factors, including the increasing prevalence of virtualization and software-defined networking, the proliferation of connected devices, the growing demand for autonomous network management, the acceleration of digital transformation initiatives, and the heightened emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability. Key trends anticipated in the forecast period encompass heightened automation in network operations, a transition towards dynamic and adaptive network architectures, the emergence of self-healing networks, the increased utilization of predictive analytics for network optimization, and the integration of network slicing to offer customized services.

The surge in mobile data traffic is poised to propel the growth of the self-organizing network market in the foreseeable future. Mobile data traffic refers to the data volume transmitted over cellular networks by devices like smartphones, tablets, and other connected gadgets. This increase is fueled by factors such as the expanding smartphone user base, growing demand for streaming services, proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and advancements in mobile network technology. Self-organizing networks play a vital role in managing the exponential growth of mobile data traffic by dynamically optimizing network resources, enhancing coverage, and improving overall network efficiency. For instance, as per the mobility report by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Ericsson) in March 2024, global mobile data traffic (excluding fixed wireless access) is projected to surge from 130 EB per month in 2023 to around 403 EB per month by 2029, representing a threefold growth. Hence, the rapid expansion of mobile data traffic is a key driver for the self-organizing network market.

Leading companies in the self-organizing network market are ramping up efforts toward smart Wi-Fi solutions to bolster their product offerings and deliver a highly scalable platform. Smart Wi-Fi solutions encompass advanced wireless networking technologies and systems that offer enhanced features, capabilities, and management functionalities beyond traditional Wi-Fi networks. For example, HCL Technologies Limited launched HCL SMARTWiFi in October 2021, a Wi-Fi management platform tailored for communication service providers (CSPs) offering Wi-Fi services. HCL SMARTWiFi is a cloud-native, containerized platform with high scalability for large-scale Wi-Fi access point deployments. It boasts a significantly lower total cost of ownership compared to conventional offerings and integrates with operation support and business support systems (OSS/BSS) network components for CSPs. This platform is part of HCL Telecommunications' portfolio, which includes products for Self-Organizing Networks (SON), Network Device Management, Network Function Virtualization (NFV) acceleration, and Modem IP for Front/Mid/Back haul of 5G traffic.

In June 2022, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. acquired Cellwize Wireless Technologies Pte. Ltd., a company specializing in SON solutions and software platform products, enhancing Qualcomm's capabilities in advanced 5G network deployment, automation, and management software. This strategic acquisition further strengthens Qualcomm's position in the self-organizing network market.

Major companies operating in the self-organizing network market are Verizon Communications Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, Cisco Systems Inc., Qualcomm Incorporated, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Nokia Corporation, NEC Corporation, ZTE Corporation, Corning Incorporated, Commscope, Amdocs Inc., Rohde & Schwarz, Viavi Solutions Inc., Comarch SA, Ascom Holding AG, Infovista, Casa Systems, Teoco Corporation, RadiSys Corporation, Airspan Networks Inc., Cambridge Communication Systems Ltd. (CCS), Blinq Networks, Hughes Systique Corporation, RED Technologies, P.I. Works, Airhop Communications Inc.

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

A self-organizing network (SON) is a telecommunications system that operates autonomously, adjusting and optimizing network parameters without requiring manual intervention. Its primary purpose is to enhance network performance, expand coverage, and minimize interference in wireless communication systems.

The key components of a self-organizing network consist of software and services. Software offerings primarily comprise solutions that are software-based, facilitating the management and optimization of network operations and resources. These solutions often automate tasks and provide analytics to improve network performance. Self-organizing networks can be deployed across various network types, including radio access network (RAN), Wi-Fi, core network, and backhaul, which may be deployed on public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud infrastructures. Applications involved in self-organizing networks span a wide range of areas, including network security and authentication, wireless application protocol (WAP), intermachine communication, global positioning system (GPS), gaming, and more. Industries leveraging self-organizing networks include telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI).

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The self-organizing network market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as network planning and design, network monitoring and analytics, network orchestration and automation, and network maintenance and troubleshooting. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The self-organizing network market also includes sales of products such as self-organizing network (SON) algorithms and algorithms libraries, self-organizing network (SON)-enabled hardware devices, self-organizing network (SON) integration platforms, and self-organizing network (SON) optimization software suites. 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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