Report Id: SNS/ICT/2636 | July 2022 | Region: Global | 131 Pages
Report Scope & Overview:
Content Delivery Network Market, size was valued at USD 20.0 Bn in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 102.43 Bn by 2030, and grow at a CAGR of 22.65% over the forecast period 2023-2030.
A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is a distribution network that connects and deploys a large number of servers in multiple data centers. These networks make the material more accessible to consumers while also improving performance. Every day, CDNs serve a vast number of Internet users. These networks are designed to improve the quality of service provided to end consumers when they connect to the internet. It copies the material from the original servers and saves it in the cache servers for the user's future usage. This enhances the internet service's performance. Material Delivery Networks (CDNs) aid in the delivery of content at fast speeds and are thus especially beneficial to websites with significant traffic and those that can be accessed internationally. CDN's key functions include diverting requests and providing online content, outsourcing content and service distribution, negotiating content, and managing services.
CDN is used in a variety of industries, including advertising, government, media and entertainment, gaming, educational and healthcare, mobile operators, online music sellers, consumer electronics, and internet service providers. CDN nodes are often placed in different locations, frequently over multiple backbones. Benefits include lower bandwidth costs, faster website load times, and more worldwide content availability. Depending on the design, the number of nodes and servers that comprise a CDN varies, with some exceeding thousands of nodes with tens of thousands of servers at several remote points of presence (PoPs). Others construct a worldwide network with a limited number of geographical PoPs.
MARKET DYNAMICS:
KEY DRIVERS:
There is an increasing demand for efficient solutions that enable live and continuous content distribution across a high-speed data network.
Rising demand for high-quality video content and a lag-free online gaming experience.
The industry is predicted to rise at an exponential rate due to an increase in the consumption of online video content.
Rising internet penetration and mobile device use are creating new prospects for mobile CDNs.
RESTRAINTS:
Concerns with QoS and complex architecture.
Network connection issues and technological challenges in live video streaming.
OPPORTUNITY:
Increasing demand for cloud-based services
Demand for integrated and next-generation security solutions and services is increasing.
Consumers' interest in OTT platforms and VOD for entertainment is growing.
CHALLENGES:
Concerns about data security and privacy.
Website monetization and application variations.
IMPACT OF COVID-19:
The epidemic has disrupted the world's fast-paced lifestyle, but numerous firms are continuing operations by allowing their staff to work from home. The use of the internet has grown in recent years. This has increased network traffic at an alarming rate, fueling the expansion of the Content Delivery Network (CDN) Market. Several top corporations are now utilizing Content Delivery Network Service providers to give their employees improved quality internet connection and minimize content loading time. Aside from the work-from-home situation, in which the majority of individuals are obligated to spend their days indoors, internet usage has expanded dramatically. A vast number of internet users worldwide access entertainment platforms, such as over-the-top platforms, on a regular basis. Such considerations, together with the need for high-quality video content, are boosting the value of the Content Delivery Network (CDN) Market. In this pandemic, shifting trends in e-learning, online gaming, and e-commerce are viewed as driving factors for the Content Delivery Network industry.
MARKET ESTIMATION:
In 2021, the dynamic CDN category led the market with a revenue share. The increased need for CDN systems to enable real-time Voice Over IP (VoIP), video streaming, and online gaming can be linked to the expansion. Dynamic content consists of constantly changing data as part of customized online services and the use of web performance optimization to accelerate the delivery of web pages or website content for any company on multiple end-user devices. Because of the rising use of high-speed data networks, greater bandwidth, and an increase in the number of static contents, the static CDN sector is likely to develop significantly throughout the projection period. As the volume of static material grows, so does bandwidth usage and page load time.
The media distribution category grew throughout the predicted period and will account for a revenue share in 2021. From 2022 to 2028, the category will grow at the fastest CAGR. The segment's growth is expected to be driven by rising demand for smartphones and other smart and connected devices capable of handling digital media. Because of growing concerns about data security and privacy protection, the cloud security segment is expected to increase significantly during the projection period. Because many firms rely on telecommunications, cloud storage, and associated infrastructure for their operations, securing the systems and assets stored on the cloud is becoming increasingly important in the modern world.
In 2021, the conventional commercial CDN category had the highest revenue share. This expansion is being driven by the numerous solutions given by service providers for network optimization, content acceleration, and media delivery. Because of the global increase in data consumption, CDN providers are introducing solutions for meaningful content and network delivery optimization. Several classic CDN solutions are progressively proving unable to solve the issues created by the introduction of new technologies. Over the projection period, the cloud sector is predicted to grow at a considerable CAGR. The rising volume of rich media file material, the proliferation of smart and connected devices, the introduction of high-quality video content, and the expanding availability of rich media on social networking sites are the driver’s driving development.
In 2021, the media and entertainment category will have the highest revenue share. The media and entertainment sector are shifting to a digital distribution paradigm and seeing tremendous development in response to rising demand for online streaming and VOD services, which necessitates improving data and network delivery. CDN companies are increasingly emphasizing on providing high-quality visual capabilities with enhanced visibility to their clients, regardless of device. CDN systems may also minimize latency and enhance the overall content delivery process. This may help viewers by providing a high-quality experience, which can become a key component in increasing income for media and entertainment companies.
KEY MARKET SEGMENTS:
On The Basis of Content-type
Static
Dynamic
On The Basis of Solutions
Web Performance Optimization
Media Delivery
Cloud Security
On The Basis of Service Provider
Traditional Commercial
Cloud
Peer-to-Peer
Telecom
On The Basis of End-User
Advertising
E-commerce
Media & Entertainment
Gaming
Others
REGIONAL ANALYSIS:
APAC is predicted to increase at the fastest rate throughout the projection period. Asia Pacific, a rising economy, is seeing dynamic changes in new technology adoption and is predicted to have the greatest CAGR throughout the projection period. With developing countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea, the region's CDN industry is likely to grow rapidly. The Asia Pacific CDN market's quickest growth rate may be attributable to these rising countries' increased content consumption. Furthermore, the industry is witnessing disruptive development as the number of internet customers grows, as does internet usage via smartphones and other portable devices.
REGIONAL COVERAGE:
North America
USA
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
The Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
Japan
south Korea
China
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
The Middle East & Africa
Israel
UAE
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
KEY PLAYERS:
The major key players are Akamai Technologies Inc., CloudFlare Inc., Microsoft Corporation, CenturyLink, Limelight, Networks Inc., CDNetworks Co. Ltd., Orange S.A., AT&T, Deutsche Telekom AG, and StackPath LLC
Report Attributes | Details |
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Market Size in 2022 | US$ 20 Billion |
Market Size by 2030 | US$ 102.43 Billion |
CAGR | CAGR of 26.92 % From 2023 to 2030 |
Base Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2023-2030 |
Historical Data | 2020-2021 |
Report Scope & Coverage | Market Size, Segments Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Regional Analysis, DROC & SWOT Analysis, Forecast Outlook |
Key Segments | • by Type (Non-Video CDN and Video CDN) • by Component (Performance optimization, media delivery, application programming interface, support and maintenance, cloud storage, analytics and monitoring, CDN design, cloud security, others) • by Organization Size (Small and Medium Businesses and Large Enterprises) • by Vertical (Advertising, Media & Entertainment, Online gaming, E-commerce, Education, Government, Healthcare, Others) |
Regional Analysis/Coverage | North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Japan, South Korea, China, India, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), The Middle East & Africa (Israel, UAE, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa), Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America) |
Company Profiles | Akamai Technologies, Inc., Google, Inc., Level 3 Communications, Limelight Networks, Inc., Amazon Web Services, Inc., Alcatel – Lucent SA, Internap Corporation, Verizon Communications, Inc., Ericsson, CDNetworks |
Key Drivers | •Sanctioned Protocol Implementation to Comply with Cloud Storage Regulations. •Increase in the Number of Cloud-Based Services Transitions. •The spread of video and rich media on social media sites. |
RESTRAINTS | •Website and app monetization is ongoing. •Problems with Latency. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
Ans: - The Content Delivery Network Market size was valued at USD1.37 Bn in 2021.
Ans: - There is an increasing demand for efficient solutions that enable live and continuous content distribution across a high-speed data network.
Ans: - 4 segments of the Content Delivery Network Market.
Ans. The primary growth tactics of Content Delivery Network market participants include merger and acquisition, business expansion, and product launch.
Ans: - Key Stakeholders Considered in the study are Raw material vendors, Regulatory authorities, including government agencies and NGOs, Commercial research, and development (R&D) institutions, Importers and exporters, etc.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Scope
1.3 Research Assumptions
2. Research Methodology
3. Market Dynamics
3.1 Drivers
3.2 Restraints
3.3 Opportunities
3.4 Challenges
4. Impact Analysis
4.1 COVID-19 Impact Analysis
4.2 Impact of Ukraine- Russia war
4.3 Impact of ongoing Recession
4.3.1 Introduction
4.3.2 Impact on major economies
4.3.2.1 US
4.3.2.2 Canada
4.3.2.3 Germany
4.3.2.4 France
4.3.2.5 United Kingdom
4.3.2.6 China
4.3.2.7 Japan
4.3.2.8 South Korea
4.3.2.9 Rest of the World
5. Value Chain Analysis
6. Porter’s 5 forces model
7. PEST Analysis
8. Content Delivery Network Market Segmentation, by Content-type
8.1 Static
8.2 Dynamic
9. Content Delivery Network Market Segmentation, by Solutions
9.1 Web Performance Optimization
9.2 Media Delivery
9.3 Cloud Security
10. Content Delivery Network Market Segmentation, by Service Provider
10.1 Traditional Commercial
10.2 Cloud
10.3 Peer-to-Peer
10.4 Telecom
11. Content Delivery Network Market Segmentation, by End-User
11.1 Advertising
11.2 E-commerce
11.3 Media & Entertainment
11.4 Gaming
11.5 Others
12. Regional Analysis
12.1 Introduction
12.2 North America
12.2.1 USA
12.2.2 Canada
12.2.3 Mexico
12.3 Europe
12.3.1 Germany
12.3.2 UK
12.3.3 France
12.3.4 Italy
12.3.5 Spain
12.3.6 The Netherlands
12.3.7 Rest of Europe
12.4 Asia-Pacific
12.4.1 Japan
12.4.2 South Korea
12.4.3 China
12.4.4 India
12.4.5 Australia
12.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
12.5 The Middle East & Africa
12.5.1 Israel
12.5.2 UAE
12.5.3 South Africa
12.5.4 Rest
12.6 Latin America
12.6.1 Brazil
12.6.2 Argentina
12.6.3 Rest of Latin America
13. Company Profiles
13.1 Akamai Technologies Inc.
13.1.1 Financial
13.1.2 Products/ Services Offered
13.1.3 SWOT Analysis
13.1.4 The SNS view
13.2 CloudFlare Inc.
13.3 Microsoft Corporation
13.4 CenturyLink
13.5 Limelight Networks Inc.
13.6 CDNetworks Co. Ltd.
13.7 Orange S.A.
13.8 AT&T
13.9 Deutsche Telekom AG
13.10 StackPath LLC
14. Competitive Landscape
14.1 Competitive Benchmarking
14.2 Market Share Analysis
14.3 Recent Developments
15. Conclusion
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