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1917908

軟體定義網路市場－2026-2031年預測

Software-Defined Networking Market - Forecast from 2026 to 2031

出版日期: 2026年01月08日 | 出版商:

Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence | 英文 145 Pages | 商品交期: 最快1-2個工作天內

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軟體定義網路 (SDN) 市場預計將從 2025 年的 307.73 億美元成長到 2031 年的 945.55 億美元，複合年成長率為 20.57%。

軟體定義網路 (SDN) 市場代表網路管理和營運架構的根本性轉變，它將控制邏輯從獨立的專用硬體設備轉移到集中式的軟體控制器。這種模式將網路的控制平面和傳輸平面分離，並透過開放的 API 實現網路資源的動態、程式化管理。市場成長的驅動力來自於應對日益複雜的網路、可擴展的雲端和資料中心基礎設施的擴展，以及主要技術供應商將 SDN 原則融入其整體數位化轉型策略的策略性舉措。

推動軟體定義網路 (SDN) 普及的關鍵因素是現代網路流量日益成長的複雜性和動態性。傳統的基於設備間管理和手動配置的網路架構，在雲端運算、物聯網 (IoT) 的普及以及混合辦公模式等環境中難以高效擴充性。 SDN 透過提供集中式管理和統一的網路視圖來應對這項挑戰，使管理員能夠從單一入口定義策略，並自動配置整個網路架構中的資源。這種可程式設計對於需要敏捷部署新服務、最佳化流量以及即時回應安全威脅的企業和服務供應商至關重要，從而降低營運成本並提高資源利用率。

資料中心，尤其是超大規模雲端和大型企業設施的快速擴張和演進，是推動軟體定義網路 (SDN) 普及的主要動力。在這些環境中，對可擴展、自動化和靈活的網路基礎設施的需求至關重要。 SDN 對於實現網路虛擬化、多租戶以及跨實體伺服器的無縫工作負載遷移至關重要。它使資料中心營運商能夠將網路視為可程式分配和重新配置的共用資源，從而使網路配置與虛擬化運算和儲存的速度和敏捷性相匹配。這種能力對於支援雲端原生應用、DevOps 實踐以及高效的資料中心互連 (DCI) 至關重要。

主要網路和軟體供應商的策略性舉措和產品演進正在加速市場成熟和普及。產業領導企業正將SDN功能嵌入其核心平台，開發全面的管理和編配套件，並推廣開放標準和API以促進生態系統發展。透過收購、夥伴關係和內部研發，這些公司正在將SDN的應用範圍從資料中心擴展到廣域網路（SD-WAN）、園區網路和電信基礎設施（通常以網路功能虛擬化（NFV）的形式實現）等領域。這種由供應商主導的創新正在擴大市場覆蓋範圍，並驗證具體的應用案例。

從區域來看，北美繼續主導市場。這一主導地位歸功於雲端服務的早期廣泛應用、超大規模資料中心營運商和技術公司的高度集中、對網路現代化的巨額投資，以及大多數主要SDN解決方案供應商在該地區的存在。該地區成熟的IT生態系統和對營運效率的重視，正推動對SDN等網路自動化技術的持續投資。

儘管成長要素強勁，但SDN市場在互通性和整合方面仍面臨諸多挑戰。 SDN領域融合了開放原始碼框架、廠商特定實現和不斷發展的標準。這種異質性在部署多廠商解決方案以及將SDN控制與傳統網路基礎架構和現有管理工具整合時，會造成複雜的整合難題。互通性問題、技能差距以及從傳統營運模式向軟體定義營運模式的轉變，都可能限制市場發展，尤其是在保守或複雜的企業環境中。

競爭格局主要由以下三方組成：已將SDN軟體和控制器整合到產品組合中的傳統網路設備供應商、專注於軟體和虛擬化的公司，以及開放原始碼社群。成功的關鍵在於提供強大、可擴展且安全的控制平面軟體、全面的管理和分析工具，並展現清晰的營運和業務效益。能夠在統一的策略框架下跨資料中心、園區和廣域網路交付解決方案的能力正成為關鍵的差異化優勢。

總之，SDN市場正從顛覆性概念演變為現代網路架構的基礎要素。其成長受市場趨勢驅動：數位轉型、雲端採用以及在日益複雜的網路環境中對簡化運維的需求。未來市場發展將受到SDN與人工智慧在意圖式網路和自動化故障排除方面的深度融合、其在5G核心網路中的擴展以及為解決互通性挑戰而開展的產業合作的影響。隨著網路變得更加關鍵和動態，SDN提供的可程式設計和集中式管理對於建立敏捷、安全、高效的數位基礎設施至關重要。

本報告的主要優勢：

深入分析：提供對主要和新興地區的深入市場洞察，重點關注客戶群、政府政策和社會經濟因素、消費者偏好、垂直行業和其他細分市場。
競爭格局：了解全球主要企業的策略舉措，並了解透過正確的策略實現市場滲透的潛力。
市場促進因素與未來趨勢：探討影響市場的動態因素和關鍵趨勢及其對未來市場發展的影響。
可操作的建議：利用這些見解，在動態環境中製定策略決策，發展新的業務流和收入來源。
受眾廣泛：適用於Start-Ups、研究機構、顧問公司、中小企業和大型企業，且經濟實惠。

本報告的使用範例

產業與市場分析、機會評估、產品需求預測、打入市場策略、地理擴張、資本投資決策、法規結構及影響、新產品開發、競爭情報

報告範圍：

2021年至2025年的歷史數據和2026年至2031年的預測數據
成長機會、挑戰、供應鏈前景、法規結構與趨勢分析
競爭定位、策略和市場佔有率分析
按業務板塊和地區（包括國家）分類的收入和預測評估
公司概況（策略、產品、財務資訊、關鍵發展等）

The Software-Defined Networking (SDN) market represents a fundamental architectural shift in network management and operations, moving control logic from individual, proprietary hardware devices to centralized software-based controllers. This paradigm decouples the network control plane from the forwarding plane, enabling dynamic, programmatic management of network resources through open APIs. The market's growth is driven by the imperative to manage escalating network complexity, the expansion of scalable cloud and data center infrastructures, and the strategic initiatives of leading technology providers to embed SDN principles into broader digital transformation strategies.

A primary driver of SDN adoption is the increasing complexity and dynamic nature of modern network traffic. Traditional network architectures, built on manually configured, device-by-device management, struggle to scale efficiently in environments characterized by cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) proliferation, and hybrid work models. SDN addresses this by providing a centralized, holistic view of the network, allowing administrators to define policies and automate provisioning across the entire fabric from a single point. This programmability is essential for businesses and service providers needing agility to deploy new services, optimize traffic flows, and respond to security threats in real-time, thereby reducing operational overhead and improving resource utilization.

The rapid expansion and evolution of data centers, particularly hyperscale cloud and large enterprise facilities, are a major catalyst for SDN deployment. In these environments, the need for scalable, automated, and flexible network infrastructure is non-negotiable. SDN is integral to enabling network virtualization, multi-tenancy, and seamless workload mobility across physical servers. It allows data center operators to treat the network as a pooled resource that can be programmatically allocated and reconfigured on demand, aligning network provisioning with the speed and agility of virtualized compute and storage. This capability is critical for supporting cloud-native applications, DevOps practices, and efficient data center interconnect (DCI).

Strategic initiatives and product evolution by major networking and software vendors are accelerating market maturity and adoption. Industry leaders are embedding SDN capabilities into their core platforms, developing comprehensive management and orchestration suites, and promoting open standards and APIs to foster ecosystem development. Through acquisitions, partnerships, and organic R&D, these companies are expanding SDN's applicability beyond data centers into areas such as wide-area networking (SD-WAN), campus networks, and telecommunications infrastructure (often realized as network functions virtualization or NFV). This vendor-driven innovation broadens the market's reach and demonstrates tangible use cases.

Geographically, North America maintains a dominant market position. This leadership is attributed to the early and extensive adoption of cloud services, a high concentration of hyperscale data center operators and technology enterprises, substantial investments in network modernization, and the presence of most leading SDN solution vendors. The region's mature IT ecosystem and focus on operational efficiency drive continuous investment in network automation technologies like SDN.

Despite strong growth drivers, the market faces significant challenges related to interoperability and integration. The SDN landscape encompasses a mix of open-source frameworks, proprietary vendor implementations, and evolving standards. This heterogeneity can create integration complexities when deploying multi-vendor solutions or integrating SDN control with legacy network infrastructure and existing management tools. Concerns about interoperability, skills gaps, and the operational transition from traditional to software-defined models can act as restraints, particularly for more conservative or complex enterprise environments.

The competitive landscape is characterized by established networking hardware vendors that have evolved their portfolios to include SDN software and controllers, pure-play software and virtualization companies, and open-source communities. Success depends on providing robust, scalable, and secure control plane software, comprehensive management and analytics tools, and demonstrating clear operational and business benefits. The ability to offer solutions that span data center, campus, and wide-area networks under a unified policy framework is becoming a key differentiator.

In conclusion, the SDN market is evolving from a disruptive concept into a foundational element of modern network architecture. Its growth is propelled by the unstoppable trends of digital transformation, cloud adoption, and the need for operational simplicity in increasingly complex network environments. Future market development will be shaped by the deeper convergence of SDN with artificial intelligence for intent-based networking and automated troubleshooting, its expansion into 5G core networks, and the resolution of interoperability challenges through industry collaboration. As networks become more critical and dynamic, the programmability and centralization offered by SDN will be essential for building agile, secure, and efficient digital infrastructure.

Key Benefits of this Report:

Insightful Analysis: Gain detailed market insights covering major as well as emerging geographical regions, focusing on customer segments, government policies and socio-economic factors, consumer preferences, industry verticals, and other sub-segments.
Competitive Landscape: Understand the strategic maneuvers employed by key players globally to understand possible market penetration with the correct strategy.
Market Drivers & Future Trends: Explore the dynamic factors and pivotal market trends and how they will shape future market developments.
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Report Coverage:

Historical data from 2021 to 2025 & forecast data from 2026 to 2031
Growth Opportunities, Challenges, Supply Chain Outlook, Regulatory Framework, and Trend Analysis
Competitive Positioning, Strategies, and Market Share Analysis
Revenue Growth and Forecast Assessment of segments and regions including countries
Company Profiling (Strategies, Products, Financial Information), and Key Developments among others.

Software-Defined Networking Market Segmentation

By Type
Open SDN
API SDN
Cloud SDN
Hybrid Model SDN
By Component
Network Device
Controllers
Application Program Interface
Northbound API
Southbound API
By Enterprise Size
Small
Medium
Large
By End-User
BFSI
Government
IT & Telecommunications
Media & Entertainment
Retail
Others
By Geography
North America
USA
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Spain
Others
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Others
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Thailand
Others

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Scope of the Study
2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE

3.1. Market Drivers
3.2. Market Restraints
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.6. Policies and Regulations
3.7. Strategic Recommendations

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET BY TYPE

5.1. Introduction
5.2. Open SDN
5.3. API SDN
5.4. Cloud SDN
5.5. Hybrid Model SDN

6. SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET BY COMPONENT

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Network Device
6.3. Controllers
6.4. Application Program Interface
- 6.4.1. Northbound API
- 6.4.2. Southbound API

7. SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET BY ENTERPRISE SIZE

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Small
7.3. Medium
7.4. Large

8. SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET BY END-USER

8.1. Introduction
8.2. BFSI
8.3. Government
8.4. IT & Telecommunications
8.5. Media & Entertainment
8.6. Retail
8.7. Others

9. SOFTWARE-DEFINED NETWORKING MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

9.1. Introduction
9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. USA
- 9.2.2. Canada
- 9.2.3. Mexico
9.3. South America
- 9.3.1. Brazil
- 9.3.2. Argentina
- 9.3.3. Others
9.4. Europe
- 9.4.1. Germany
- 9.4.2. France
- 9.4.3. United Kingdom
- 9.4.4. Spain
- 9.4.5. Others
9.5. Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1. Saudi Arabia
- 9.5.2. UAE
- 9.5.3. Others
9.6. Asia Pacific
- 9.6.1. China
- 9.6.2. India
- 9.6.3. Japan
- 9.6.4. South Korea
- 9.6.5. Indonesia
- 9.6.6. Thailand
- 9.6.7. Others