Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP Address Management (IPAM) Market Report 2025

This Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP Address Management (IPAM) market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The domain name system (DNS), dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), and ip address management (IPAM) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.66 billion in 2024 to $0.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased network security requirements, increased focus on user experience, growing concerns over cybersecurity, and use of edge computing.

The domain name system (DNS), dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), and ip address management (IPAM) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.56 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase the number of connected devices, increasing cybersecurity threats, expansion of smart cities, and increasing use of software-defined wide area networks. Major trends in the forecast period include automation and AI integration, digital transformation initiatives, SD-WAN adoption, digital workspaces and remote work, and mergers and acquisitions.

The DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) market is set to grow due to the increasing demand for network security. Network security encompasses protocols and measures aimed at safeguarding computer networks from unauthorized access, misuse, and cyber threats. The demand for network security is driven by the rising frequency and complexity of cyber threats targeting sensitive data and critical systems. DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) plays a crucial role in enhancing network security by offering centralized management and monitoring of IP addresses, preventing unauthorized access, and facilitating swift responses to security incidents. For example, in June 2024, AAG IT Services reported that data breaches cost firms an average of $4.35 million in 2022, up from $4.24 million in 2021, underscoring the growing demand for network security and its impact on DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) growth.

Major companies in the DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) market are focusing on developing cloud-managed DDI solutions to enhance network management capabilities and streamline operations. Cloud-managed DDI solutions involve the centralized, cloud-based management of DNS, DHCP, and IPAM services, offering scalability, efficiency, and improved security for network infrastructures. For example, in June 2023, VeriSign Inc., a US-based provider of internet infrastructure services, launched DNIB.com, a new platform dedicated to delivering insights and analysis related to the Domain Name System (DNS). This site hosts the Domain Name Industry Brief (DNIB), a quarterly report published by VeriSign for over a decade. DNIB.com provides expert insights on key topics, including DNS policy, governance, technology, security, and business trends, making it a valuable resource for analysts, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and others interested in the domain name industry.

In May 2023, BlueCat Networks acquired Men&Mice to integrate advanced IP Address Management (IPAM) capabilities into its existing solutions. This integration creates a more comprehensive DDI platform that enhances network visibility, control, and security, supporting clients' digital transformation and cloud initiatives. Men&Mice, known for its software solutions managing DNS, DHCP, and IP address allocation, brings valuable expertise to BlueCat Networks' DDI offerings.

Major companies operating in the domain name system (DNS), dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), and IP address management (IPAM) market are Microsoft Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Oracle Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Nokia Corporation, VMware Inc., Zoho Corporation, SolarWinds Worldwide LLC, Infoblox Inc., Optiv Security Inc., NCC Group plc, BlueCat Networks Inc., EfficientIP SAS, Men & Mice ehf., FusionLayer Inc., TCPWave Inc., ApplianSys Limited, Olatech Solutions Limited, Calleva Networks Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) market in 2024. The regions covered in the domain name system (DNS), dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), and IP address management (IPAM) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the domain name system (DNS), dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), and IP address management (IPAM) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

DDI, short for Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP Address Management (IPAM), plays a vital role in managing network infrastructure. DNS converts domain names to IP addresses, enabling internet connectivity, while DHCP automates IP address assignment, ensuring efficient management. IPAM involves planning and overseeing IP address space, bolstering network reliability and security. DDI solutions automate these functions, enhancing network efficiency and reducing administrative burdens.

The core elements of DDI - DNS, DHCP, and IPAM - comprise solutions and services. DDI solutions consolidate DNS, DHCP, and IPAM into one platform, streamlining network management. They automate IP address handling, simplify administration through centralized control, and boost overall efficiency. Deployment options include cloud and on-premise setups, catering to organizations of varying sizes such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. These solutions find application in network automation, virtualization, cloud computing, data center transformations, network security, and more, serving diverse sectors such as telecom, banking, government, healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, and others.

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The DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as IP address management, monitoring and logging, reporting and analysis, and dynamic host configuration protocol reservation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) market also consists of sales of products including open-source DNS server software, integrated network management platforms, standalone IPAM solutions, and management and monitoring tools. 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).

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