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Network Automation Market Forecast: What Value Will The Market Reach By 2030?
The scale of the network automation market has experienced rapid expansion over recent years. This market is projected to expand from $10.97 billion in 2025 to $14 billion in 2026, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.6%. Historically, this growth can be ascribed to factors such as the increasing intricacy of enterprise networks, the broadening of cloud and hybrid IT ecosystems, a heightened need for network reliability, the increasing use of virtualization technologies, and the accessibility of software-defined networking tools.
The network automation market size is projected to undergo substantial expansion in the coming years. It is forecast to reach $36.97 billion in 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.5%. This growth over the forecast period is driven by factors such as increasing investments in autonomous network operations, the rising adoption of AI-driven network analytics, the expansion of multi-cloud networking strategies, a growing focus on zero-touch provisioning, and an increasing demand for network agility and scalability. Significant trends during this period include the increasing adoption of intent-based networking solutions, the rising deployment of SD-WAN architectures, the growing use of automated network provisioning tools, the expansion of cloud-based network management platforms, and an enhanced focus on predictive network analytics.
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Network Automation Market Demand Drivers Opening New Revenue Streams
The expanding use of cloud-based services is anticipated to fuel the growth of the network automation market moving forward. These services comprise various on-demand offerings provided via the Internet, resulting in greater traffic volumes and more intricate infrastructure needs. Network automation assists in creating uniform infrastructure and operations, diminishing manual work, and boosting operational efficiency, attributes increasingly sought after in cloud-enabled environments. For instance, in April 2025, the American Bar Association, a U.S.-based professional organization, reported that approximately 75% of attorneys were using cloud computing for work-related tasks, an increase from 69% in 2023 and about 70% in 2022. Thus, the escalating adoption of cloud-based services is propelling the growth of the network automation market.
Network Automation Market Segment Trends And Revenue Contributors
The network automation market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Solution Type: Network Automation Tools, SD-WAN And Network Virtualization, Intent-Based Networking
2) By Component: Solution, Services
3) By Deployment Mode: On-premises, Cloud
4) By Industry Vertical: IT And Telecom, BFSI, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy And Utilities, Education, Other Industry Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Network Automation Tools: Configuration Management Tools, Network Monitoring Tools, Orchestration Tools, Analytics And Reporting Tools
2) By SD-WAN And Network Virtualization: SD-WAN Solutions, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Virtual Private Network (VPN) Solutions
3) By Intent-Based Networking: Policy Management Tools, Automation Frameworks, Assurance And Analytics Solutions
Network Automation Market Trends Powering Strategic Industry Growth
Major companies in the network automation sector are concentrating on developing technological advancements, such as Networking Cloud Platforms, to enhance network management, improve scalability, and streamline operations through automation. A Networking Cloud Platform is a cloud-based solution that enables the management and orchestration of network resources, allowing organizations to automate processes, enhance scalability, and improve overall network performance. For instance, in June, 2023, Cisco, a U.S.-based company providing networking hardware, software, and services, launched innovations in networking technology and solutions for enterprises, data centers, and cloud environments. This platform simplifies gear management by offering features like centralized monitoring, automated configuration, real-time analytics, and seamless integration with existing systems, enabling efficient control over network devices and resources.
Network Automation Market Competitive Landscape: Which Companies Lead The Industry?
Major companies operating in the network automation market are Cisco Systems Inc.; Juniper Networks Inc.; NetBrain Technologies Inc.; Forward Networks Inc.; SolarWinds Inc.; Apstra Inc.; BlueCat Networks Inc.; Entuity Ltd.; Veriflow Systems Inc.; Riverbed Technology Inc.; Itential LLC; Volta Networks Inc.; Sedona Systems Ltd.; Kentik Inc.; NetYCE B. V.; Versa Networks Inc.; AppViewX Inc.; 128 Technology Inc.; Anuta Networks Inc.; IBM Corporation; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Fujitsu Limited; Network Automation Inc.; Micro Focus International PLC; Arista Networks Inc.; Extreme Networks Inc.; BMC Software Inc.; SaltStack Inc.; BackBox Software Ltd.; HCL Technologies Limited; NVIDIA Corporation; Intraway Corporation
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Network Automation Market Geographic Analysis: Where Is Demand Rising Fastest?
North America was the largest region in the network automation market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the network automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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