Network Function Virtualization Market Strengthened by IoT Connectivity
The global network functions virtualization (NFV) market size was valued at USD 19.95 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 167.03 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 26.9% from 2022 to 2030. The market’s growth is primarily driven by the increasing need for efficient and cost-effective network management systems, the rising adoption of telecom equipment and services across commercial and data center applications, the rapid pace of network automation and virtualization adoption, as well as the expansion of server virtualization, cloud services, and data center consolidation. As networks continue to grow in complexity, the rising demand for cloud-based services, IoT deployments, security agility, and cloud migration is fueling the adoption of network virtualization and automation. The growing requirement for advanced network management systems also acts as a significant catalyst. However, the market faces challenges such as heightened network security risks in N...