PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1765305
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1765305
Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers
Global Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market to Reach US$99.5 Billion by 2030
The global market for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers estimated at US$74.3 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$99.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Virtualized Physical Server, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.9% CAGR and reach US$36.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Non-Virtualized Physical Server segment is estimated at 4.5% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$20.5 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 4.8% CAGR
The Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers market in the U.S. is estimated at US$20.5 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$15.7 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% and 4.2% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.7% CAGR.
Global Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
How Is the Shift to Virtualized Servers Transforming IT Infrastructure?
The rapid evolution of enterprise computing is driving a major shift toward virtualized servers, allowing organizations to maximize resource utilization, reduce hardware dependencies, and enhance scalability. Virtualization enables multiple operating systems and applications to run on a single physical server, reducing energy consumption and lowering operational costs. Cloud computing and software-defined data centers (SDDCs) have further accelerated the adoption of virtualized server environments, as businesses seek more efficient and flexible computing solutions. However, despite these benefits, nonvirtualized physical servers remain crucial for workloads requiring high-performance computing, low latency, and security-sensitive applications, particularly in industries such as banking, defense, and healthcare.
Why Do Businesses Still Invest in Nonvirtualized Physical Servers?
While virtualization is gaining widespread adoption, many organizations continue to rely on nonvirtualized physical servers due to specific workload requirements. Applications involving high-frequency trading, real-time analytics, and mission-critical databases often demand dedicated hardware to ensure low-latency processing and security compliance. Additionally, regulatory constraints in industries like government and healthcare necessitate on-premise, nonvirtualized environments to meet data sovereignty and security requirements. Legacy applications and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that are not optimized for virtualization also contribute to the continued demand for physical servers, particularly in traditional enterprise IT infrastructure.
What Are the Emerging Trends in the Server Market?
The growing emphasis on hybrid cloud architectures is influencing both virtualized and nonvirtualized server deployment strategies. Enterprises are increasingly adopting hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solutions that integrate compute, storage, and networking into a single platform, simplifying IT management. Edge computing is also driving demand for distributed server deployments, enabling real-time processing closer to data sources. Meanwhile, the increasing integration of AI and machine learning is pushing the need for specialized, high-performance physical servers to support intensive computational workloads. Additionally, server manufacturers are developing energy-efficient and modular hardware solutions to align with sustainability goals, reducing power consumption in large-scale data centers.
What Factors Drive the Growth of the Market?
The growth in the virtualized and nonvirtualized physical servers market is driven by several factors, including the increasing demand for hybrid cloud solutions, the need for high-performance computing in AI and data analytics, and stringent regulatory requirements for data security. The expansion of edge computing is pushing businesses to deploy a mix of virtualized and physical servers, ensuring optimal performance for real-time applications. The rise of software-defined infrastructure and hyper-converged systems is streamlining enterprise IT operations, increasing the adoption of virtualized environments. Meanwhile, industries with mission-critical workloads, such as finance, defense, and healthcare, continue to rely on nonvirtualized physical servers to maintain data integrity and processing efficiency.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Type (Virtualized Physical Server, Non-Virtualized Physical Server)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.
Select Competitors (Total 41 Featured) -
- Cisco Systems, Inc.
- Dell EMC
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (HPE)
- IBM Corporation
- Lenovo Group Ltd.
- VMware, Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. METHODOLOGY
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Influencer Market Insights
- Tariff Impact on Global Supply Chain Patterns
- Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
- Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
- Global Economic Update
- 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
- Rising Demand for Scalable and Cost-efficient IT Infrastructure Driving Server Virtualization
- Growing Shift Towards Cloud Computing and Hybrid Cloud Solutions Enhancing Market Growth
- Increasing Need for Virtualized Servers in Edge Computing and IoT Applications
- Expansion of Data Centers and Demand for High-performance Computing Infrastructure
- Advancements in Server Virtualization Technologies Improving Resource Utilization
- Surge in Adoption of Software-defined Data Centers (SDDCs) Requiring Virtualized Servers
- Increasing Focus on Reducing IT Hardware Costs Through Virtualization
- Rising Demand for Nonvirtualized Physical Servers in High-security Applications
- Growth in AI and Big Data Workloads Requiring Robust Server Infrastructure
- Expansion of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Solutions Driving Server Adoption
- Increasing Deployment of Virtualized Servers in Remote Work Environments
- Growing Preference for Green and Energy-efficient Server Solutions
- 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
- TABLE 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 2: World Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized Physical Server by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 5: World Historic Review for Virtualized Physical Server by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized Physical Server by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Non-Virtualized Physical Server by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 8: World Historic Review for Non-Virtualized Physical Server by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Non-Virtualized Physical Server by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 10: World Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
- UNITED STATES
- Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 11: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 12: USA Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 13: USA 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- CANADA
- TABLE 14: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 15: Canada Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 16: Canada 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- JAPAN
- Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 17: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 18: Japan Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 19: Japan 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- CHINA
- Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 20: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 21: China Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 22: China 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- EUROPE
- Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 23: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 24: Europe Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 25: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 26: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 27: Europe Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 28: Europe 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- FRANCE
- Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 29: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 30: France Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 31: France 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- GERMANY
- Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 32: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 33: Germany Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 34: Germany 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- ITALY
- TABLE 35: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 36: Italy Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 37: Italy 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- UNITED KINGDOM
- Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 38: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 39: UK Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 40: UK 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- REST OF EUROPE
- TABLE 41: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 42: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 43: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- ASIA-PACIFIC
- Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 44: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 45: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 46: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
- REST OF WORLD
- TABLE 47: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 48: Rest of World Historic Review for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
- TABLE 49: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Virtualized and Nonvirtualized Physical Servers by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Virtualized Physical Server and Non-Virtualized Physical Server for the Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION
