Network Configuration and Change Management Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The network configuration and change management market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.91 billion in 2024 to $2.12 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing complexity of network environments, Growing security concerns, rise of digital transformation, need for operational efficiency, growth of remote workforce, rise of devOps and agile practices.

The network configuration and change management market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.17 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of cloud-based infrastructure, Emphasis on zero trust security models, proliferation of internet of things (IoT) devices, expansion of edge computing, focus on network automation and orchestration. Major trends in the forecast period include cloud-native solutions, zero trust security, network performance optimization, edge computing management, enhanced visibility and analytics.

The rise in cybersecurity threats is anticipated to drive the expansion of the network configuration and change management market in the foreseeable future. Cybersecurity threats encompass various malicious activities, attacks, and vulnerabilities targeting digital systems, networks, and data, fueled by technological advancements, economic incentives, human factors, and insufficient security awareness. Effective network configuration change management plays a crucial role in cybersecurity by facilitating the prompt identification of changes, preventing unauthorized alterations, and supporting incident response efforts. For instance, the Australian Cyber Security Centre reported a 13% increase in cyberattack reports in 2022 compared to 2021, highlighting the escalating cybersecurity threat landscape. Consequently, the growing cybersecurity threats are propelling the growth of the network configuration change management market.

Key players in the network configuration and change management market are prioritizing the development of innovative solutions to gain a competitive advantage. One such solution is cloud-based networking platforms, which are software-defined networking (SDN) solutions enabling organizations to manage and access both cloud-based and on-premises network infrastructures through a unified interface. For example, Cisco Systems, Inc. introduced the Cisco Networking Cloud in June 2023, offering a streamlined management experience for networking gear across various domains, including campuses, data centers, and the Internet. This platform simplifies networking management, enhances performance, and reduces human workloads by providing a consolidated interface for overseeing both cloud-based and on-premises assets.

In March 2024, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) bolstered its capabilities in automating network and IT infrastructure tasks by acquiring Pliant.io Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance IBM's expertise in network configuration and change management, enabling automation of infrastructure resource provisioning, traffic management, and configuration management for traditional networks, IT infrastructure, and public clouds. Pliant.io Inc. specializes in offering network configuration and change management capabilities and is based in the United States.

Major companies operating in the network configuration and change management market report are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; Accenture Plc; Cisco Systems Inc.; Broadcom Inc.; Nokia Corporation; Palo Alto Networks Inc.; Juniper Networks Inc.; Fortinet Inc.; Arista Networks Inc.; Citrix Systems Inc.; Splunk Inc.; F5 Networks Inc.; Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.; Extreme Networks Inc.; Zscaler Inc.; Netscout Systems; SolarWinds Worldwide LLC; Riverbed Technology Inc.; Gigamon Inc.; FireEye Inc.; Radware Ltd.; A10 Networks Inc.; Blue Coat Systems; Silver Peak Systems Inc.; Opengear Inc.

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

The network configuration and change management market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as compliance management, configuration documentation, performance monitoring, and change impact analysis. 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).

Network configuration and change management encompass the process of overseeing alterations to network hardware and configurations to ensure security, stability, and adherence to industry and organizational standards. This discipline involves automating changes, minimizing network downtime, backing up and restoring network device configurations, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

The primary components of network configuration and change management are software and services. Software refers to programs and applications designed to execute specific tasks or functions on electronic devices. It can be deployed both on the cloud and on-premises to cater to organizations of various sizes, including large enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises. Additionally, it spans across various industry verticals such as banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), telecommunications and information technology, manufacturing, retail, and government sectors.

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