Network Automation Market Size, Share, By Network Type (Physical, Virtual, and Hybrid), By Type (Network Automation Tools, SD-WAN and Network Virtualization, and Intent-based Networking), By Service Type (Managed and Professional), By Deployment (Cloud, On-premise, and Hybrid), By End- User Industry (IT and Telecom, Manufacturing, Energy and Utility, Banking and Financial Services, Education, and Other End-user Industries) and By Region – Market Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034

Network Automation Market Size was valued at US$ 5.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.6%to reach US$ 35.7 billion by 2034.

Network automation is the method of using software to automate network and security provisioning and management in order to continuously maximize network efficiency and functionality. In this software automatically configures, provisions, manages and tests network devices. It can help in boosting IT infrastructure’s ability to scale, even as it runs complex analysis based on inputs from the various device available within your network. It allows speedy rollout of new services, devices, and application based on established and reusable processes. The market studied has evolved, from operations-focused network configuration and change management tools, tools, to policy-based tools and orchestration strategic, and business-aligned, intent-based networking systems. The market studied has been augmented by the increasing complexity in network architectures, as most enterprise organizations have multi-vendor, multi-cloud configurations. Further, as these organizations aim to meet demand with limited resources and streamline their change processes, they need more flexible and adaptable network architectures.

Network Automation Market Drivers:   

Growing Network Complexity

• Today's networks are a complex animal that juggles an increasing number of devices, users, applications, and data. This also turns manual management into a herculean task with a high possibility of human error. Network automation steps in to simplify processes, reduce errors, and guarantee smooth network operation.
• IT Skills Gap and Efficiency Drive: This demand for skilled IT professionals is increasing more rapidly than their supply, especially in the area of network management. Automation thus bridges this gap by automating repeatable tasks to free more IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives. Besides, it enhances the efficiency of the whole process of network management with faster problem resolution and better network performance.
• The automation of multiple network tasks could considerably reduce operational expenditure, which is mainly achieved through the elimination of repetitive tasks, reduction of human errors, and smoothing out of the network management processes. This will lean your IT team out and reduce operational overhead for better cost efficiency.

Cloud Adoption Boom

• The wide-scale adoption of cloud-situated solutions and services will need a dynamic and adaptive network infrastructure. Network automation helps in automated provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud resources. This means faster cloud deployments, increased agility, and better utilization of the cloud.
• Security Concerns: Robust network security is critical in the threatening landscape of today. Network automation will help businesses run automatic security processes, patching up vulnerabilities at a far greater speed than is possible with humans alone. This drastically reduces the potential for security breaches and improves overall network defences.
• Emerging technologies such as SDN and NFV are growing with their automation capability. Network automation solutions integrate very well with such technologies, therefore allowing dynamic provisioning and configuration of networks for a more agile and scalable network environment.

Restrains in the Network Automation Market:

High Implementation Costs

• While network automation is going to derive cost savings in the long term, initially investment in such solutions may not come cheap. In addition, this includes the cost of the software licenses, hardware upgrades that might be necessary, and training for IT staff. For organizations with limited budgets, this upfront cost can be a deterrent.
• Free and efficient open-source tools for network automation present a challenge to the commercial vendors. It is expected to be most attractive to the SMBs, who typically have tighter budgets. The trade-off within commercial offerings normally includes a number of value-added features, advanced security, and long-term support that will appeal to enterprises with larger and more complex network environments.
• Integration Challenges: Network automation solutions often need to be integrated with existing network infrastructure, which can be complicated. Normally, in most cases, those networks are comprised of devices from different vendors run by various software packages, entailing much planning and configuration to ensure smooth interoperability. All these complexities involved in integration discourage some organizations from implementing the automation solution.

Security Concerns

• As much as network automation improves security with the automatic running of security measures, it also opens up a whole new arena of vulnerabilities when done incorrectly. For instance, automation scripts with bugs and unauthorized access to automation tools could lead to security breaches. Organizations have to consider strong security protocols while implementing network automation solutions.
• Lack of Skilled Personnel: End-to-end design, development, and management of any network automation solution require a skilled workforce with scripting and knowledge of network protocols and automation tools. The lack of such personnel in some organizations may act as a barrier to successful automation adoption.
• Change Management: Network Automation requires a change in the current workflows and process flows. This needs to be managed effectively within Organizations through proper training and addressing the concerns of IT staff, who feel automation will replace them.

Key Opportunities in Network Automation Market:

Integration with AI and Machine Learning (ML)

• Incorporating AI and ML capabilities into network automation solutions can unlock a new level of network intelligence. AI-powered automation can learn network patterns, predict potential issues, and even automate proactive remediation measures. This would lead to self-healing networks and further enhance network efficiency and resilience.

Network Automation for Edge Computing

• The burgeoning growth of edge computing necessitates robust and adaptable network management solutions.  Network automation, particularly with the help of SDN and NFV, can play a pivotal role in provisioning, configuring, and managing edge networks efficiently. This will ensure seamless connectivity and optimal performance at the network edge.

Network Automation as a Service (NAaaS)

• The delivery of network automation solutions as a service (NAaaS) is gaining traction. This model offers several advantages, including reduced upfront costs, simplified deployment, and easier scalability. NAaaS can be particularly appealing to SMBs and organizations with limited IT resources.

Focus on User-Friendly Solutions

• Not all organizations have a deep pool of IT expertise. There's a growing need for network automation solutions that are user-friendly and require minimal scripting knowledge.  This will broaden the adoption rate by making automation accessible to a wider range of organizations.

Open-Source Collaboration

• Collaboration between commercial vendors and open-source communities presents a win-win opportunity.  By fostering collaboration, commercial vendors can leverage the innovation and agility of open-source solutions, while open-source projects can benefit from the stability and wider support offered by commercial vendors.

Network Automation Market is segmented based on based on by Network type, By Type, Service type, Deployment type, End-User Industry and Region.

Network type Insight

• Physical Networks: This can be considered the largest segment due to the complication of managing huge physical infrastructure. The need for centralized management in handling intricate dependencies within the enterprise environments drives the demand for automation in physical networks.
• Virtual networks: With the growth in cloud computing and virtualization technologies, the demand for the virtual network automation segment is also growing. The more an organization wants to be agile and scalable with respect to its network infrastructure, the greater the need felt to automate the management of virtual networks.
• Hybrid Networks: Physical and virtual components combine to form hybrid networks, which are also foreseen to witness high diffusion of automation solutions, since management of such complex environments calls for a mix of automation tools for both the physical and virtual network components.

By Type Insights

• Automation Tools: This is the broadest category and encompasses many software solutions for automating network tasks. These tools range from simple configuration management to advanced workflow automation across network orchestration platforms.
• SD-WAN and Network Virtualization: This section details the automation of software-defined Wide Area Networks and network virtualization technologies. This covers solutions aimed at automating provisioning, configuration, and management for such virtualized components on the network.
• Intent-based Networking (IBN): IBN is yet another fast-growing trend in network automation. Emphasis placed has been on automating network behaviour with respect to user-defined desired outcomes. In this respect, IBN solutions translate network intent into particular configurations and policies, hence simplifying management while decreasing human error.

Service type Insights

• Managed Services: Managed network automation services involve outsourcing the day-to-day management of network automation tools and processes to a third-party provider.
• Professional Service: Professional services encompass a range of services provided by network automation experts to help organizations implement and optimize their automation solutions.

Deployment Mode Insights

• Cloud-based Network Automation: It's just using the tools and software for network automation that are hosted in an external cloud environment. These are provided as a service—SaaS—also, and one connects to them via the Internet. There is no maintenance required for the premises' infrastructure in the cloud-based automation; on the other hand, it is scalable and flexible.
• On-premise Network Automation: In this model, the network automation tools and software get installed and run on the organization's own physical servers or data center infrastructure. This provides more on-premise control and security over the automation processes but calls for an upfront investment along with the ongoing maintenance.
• Hybrid Network Automation: Hybrid cloud-based and on-premise models of network automation occur side by side. This is basically the ability of, say, an organization to use both models through deployment of some of its tools in the cloud for scalability and others on-premises, especially when sensitive data is involved or there are explicit requirements. Hybrid automation calls for careful integration and management across different environments.

End-User Industry Insights

• IT and Telecom: This is a major driver of the market. IT and telecom companies heavily rely on efficient and scalable networks, and network automation offers them the ability to automate repetitive tasks, improve operational efficiency, and reduce the risk of errors.
• Manufacturing: Manufacturing facilities are increasingly deploying automation and Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices, which creates complex network demands. Network automation helps manufacturers manage these complex networks effectively, ensuring smooth operations and improved productivity.
• Energy and Utility: The energy and utility sector is undergoing a digital transformation, with a growing focus on smart grids and demand management. Network automation plays a crucial role in managing these intelligent grids and optimizing energy distribution.
• Banking and Financial Services: Financial institutions require robust and secure networks to handle sensitive data. Network automation helps them automate security tasks, ensure network compliance, and respond quickly to security threats.
• Education: Educational institutions are increasingly adopting cloud-based applications and deploying devices like tablets and laptops. Network automation helps them manage these growing network demands and ensure a smooth learning experience.
• Other End-User Industries: Network automation solutions are finding applications in various other industries such as healthcare, retail, and government. These industries benefit from the improved efficiency, cost savings, and agility that network automation offers.

Network Automation Market Regional Insights:

On region the Network Automation Market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa.

• North America is the biggest end market, holding the largest market share. Now, while there are several factors contributing to such dominance, a few of these can be stated as follows: First, it represents the global hotbed for technological innovation, and many network automation solution providers are headquartered here—for instance, Cisco and IBM. The established enterprises and service providers are constantly modernizing their network infrastructure to match the latest technologies, thereby fuelling demand for automation solutions.
• Europe: The European market is highly characterized by stability and continuity in growth. Most of this can be attributed to the strong digitization drive across industries in the region. Besides, government initiatives that promote digital transformation further accelerate the adoption of network automation solutions.
• Asia Pacific: This region holds the highest growth rate in the network automation market. The basis for such explosive growth can be attributed to the rapid economic development most APAC countries have gone through and their accelerating rate of IT adoption. As businesses grow in this region and their network infrastructure turns complex, the need for automation is making itself felt.
• Latin America: This has remained a growing market to date, but it still has immense potential for the future. This is attributed to the heavy investment taking place in most countries of the region in infrastructure development. Additionally, the enhanced awareness about some benefits of network automation, such as improved efficiency and cost reduction, has also increased adoption.
• The Middle East and Africa will log average growth in the network automation market. This will be guided by the infrastructural development initiatives currently underway in most countries of this region, being spearheaded by their respective governments, and complemented by an increasing IT investment targeting modernization of their network. However, compared to other geographies, the growth will be slightly slow, given variations in maturity of adoption and.IT budgets.

Network Automation Market Report Scope:

Attribute	Details
Market Size 2024	US$ 5.2 million
Projected Market Size 2034	US$ 35.7 million
CAGR Growth Rate	23.6%
Base year for estimation	2023
Forecast period	2024-2034
Market representation	Revenue in USD Billion & CAGR from 2024 to 2034
Market Segmentation	By Network Type- Physical, Virtual and Hybrid By Type- Network Automation Tools, SD-WAN & Network Virtualization, and Intent-based Networking By Service– Managed and Professional By Deployment- Cloud, On-premise, and Hybrid By End User Industry– IT & Telecom, Manufacturing, Energy and Utility, Banking & Financial Services, Education, and Others
Regional scope	North America - U.S., Canada Europe - UK, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe Asia Pacific - Japan, India, China, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific Latin America - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa - South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa
Report coverage	Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2024 to 2034. For the purpose of this study, has segmented the Network Automation Market report based on network type, type, service type, deployment, end-user industry, and region:

Network Automation Market, By Network Type:

• Physical
• Virtual 
• Hybrid

Network Automation Market, By Type:

• Network Automation Tools
• SD-WAN & Network Virtualization
• Intent-based Networking

Network Automation Market, By Service Type:

• Managed
• Professional

Network Automation Market, By Deployment:

• On-Premises
• Cloud-Based

Network Automation Market, By End-User Industry:

• IT & Telecom
• Manufacturing
• Energy and Utility
• Banking & Financial Services
• Education
• Others

Network Automation Market, By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

The key players operating the Network Automation Market includes, Cisco System Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., IBM Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, SolarWinds Inc., Network Automation Inc., Micro Focus International PLC, NetBrain Technologies Inc., Apstra Inc., and Arista Networks Inc.

• In September 2021, Apstra's network automation solution was integrated into the data-center networking portfolio of Juniper Networks Inc. on an open, multi-vendor architecture. This integrated platform will help optimize operations for public and private cloud partners on their journey toward AI-driven autonomous networks.
• In July 2020, Cisco acquired Fluidmesh Networks, a market leader in resilient wireless backhaul solutions. The strengths of Cisco, coupled with Fluidmesh's solution-based offerings and relationships with systems integrators, would give velocity to Cisco's Industrial loT business and enable wireless deployments in industrial environments.
• In May 2020, it announced a new AI that would help chief information officers in automating IT operations for enhanced resiliency and reduced costs. IBM Watson AIOps is a new IBM service offering designed to help enterprises in automated detection, diagnosis, and response to IT anomalies in real-time using AI.

Research Objective and Assumption

• Preface
• Research Objectives
• Study Scope
• Years Considered for the study
• Assumptions
• Abbreviations

Market Preview

• Executive Summary
• Key Findings—
  • Key Questions this Study Will Answer
  • Market Snippet, By Network type
  • Market Snippet, By Type
  • Market Snippet, By Service type
  • Market Snippet, By Deployment
  • Market Snippet, By End-User Industry
  • Market Snippet, By Region
• Opportunity Map Analysis
• Executive Summary—3 Big Predictions

Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

• Market Dynamics
  • Drivers
  • Restrains
  • Market Opportunities
  • Market Trends
• DR Impact Analysis
• PEST Analysis
• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
• Opportunity Orbit
• Market Investment Feasibility Index
• Macroeconomic Factor Analysis

Market Segmentation, By Network type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Physical
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Virtual
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Hybrid
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Network Automation Tools
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• SD-WAN & Network Virtualization
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Intent-based Networking
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, By Service Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• Managed
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Professional
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, By Deployment Mode, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• On-Premises
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Cloud-Based
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Hybrid
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, By End-User, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Segment Trends
• IT & Telecom
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Manufacturing
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Energy and Utility
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Banking & Financial Services
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Education
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
• Others
  • Overview
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years

Market Segmentation, By Region, Forecast Period up to 10 Years, (US$ Bn)

• Overview
  • Market Value and Forecast (US$ Bn), and Share Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Regional Trends
• North America
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Network type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Service Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Deployment, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By End-User Industry, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • U.S.
    • Canada
• Europe
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Network type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Service Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Deployment, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By End-User Industry, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • UK
    • France
    • Germany
    • Russia
    • Italy
    • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Network type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Service Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Deployment, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By End-User Industry, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • China
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Network type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Service Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Deployment, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By End-User Industry, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Rest of Latin America

• Middle East & Africa
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Network type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Service Type, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Deployment, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By End-User Industry, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
  • Market Size and Forecast (US$ Bn), By Country, Forecast Period up to 10 Years
    • GCC
    • Israel
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East

Competitive Landscape

• Heat Map Analysis
• Market Presence and Specificity Analysis

• Cisco System Inc.
• Juniper Networks Inc.
• IBM Corporation
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
• SolarWinds Inc.
• Network Automation Inc.
• Micro Focus International PLC
• Net Brain Technologies Inc.
• Apstra Inc.
• Arista Networks Inc.

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