Containerized Data Center Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Container Type, Offering, Container Size, Ownership, Organization Size, Application, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Containerized Data Center Market is accounted for $11.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $42.0 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 20.8% during the forecast period. A containerized data center is a modular computing facility that houses servers, storage, and networking equipment within shipping containers. They typically incorporate standardized hardware and software components, enabling rapid deployment and easy integration into existing infrastructure. Moreover, containerized data centers offer advantages such as reduced construction time and cost, increased energy efficiency, and simplified maintenance. They are particularly useful in situations requiring quick deployment, temporary computing needs, or environments with limited space or infrastructure resources.

According to the survey results published in the Cloud Infrastructure Report 2021, 57% of the respondents reported that more than half of their infrastructure is in the cloud, while 64% expect that they will be fully in the public cloud in the next five years.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Scalability and flexibility

Containerized data centers excel at accommodating rapid growth, enabling businesses to expand their computing capacity without significant lead time or disruption. With containerization, IT infrastructure can be easily scaled up or down by adding or removing container units, providing a dynamic and responsive approach to resource allocation, which is driving this market further.

Restraint:

Initial investment costs

Containerized data centers require a considerable initial investment to purchase the modular units and other necessary components; this can be a barrier for organizations, particularly those with limited budgets or constrained financial resources. Additionally, the cost of customization and integration of containerized data centers with existing infrastructure can further contribute to the initial investment. Another factor influencing the initial investment costs is the need for site preparation, which is hampering this market expansion.

Opportunity:

Rapid deployment

These data centers offer unparalleled speed and efficiency in deploying critical IT infrastructure, enabling organizations to meet demanding timelines and quickly adapt to changing business needs. Unlike traditional data centers, which require extensive planning, construction, and commissioning processes, containerized data centers can be rapidly deployed within weeks or even days. Further, this flexibility ensures that businesses can quickly respond to emerging opportunities or challenges, thereby significantly propelling market growth.

Threat:

Lack of education

The limited understanding of the advantages and use cases is one aspect of this lack of education, which may lead to hesitancy in exploring containerized data centers as an alternative solution. Organizations may be unaware of the benefits, such as rapid deployment, scalability, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness that containerized data centers can offer. Furthermore, there is often a shortage of educational resources and training programs; this knowledge gap can hinder the adoption of containerized data centers.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented several negative impacts on the containerized data center market. Disruptions in global supply chains have led to delays in the manufacturing and delivery of containerized data center components, causing project delays and increased costs for deployment. This has directly impacted the demand for containerized data center solutions, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises facing financial constraints that are hindering market growth.

The hardware segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The hardware segment is estimated to hold the largest share due to the fact that it is specifically designed or adapted to fit within the confined space and modular structure of shipping containers, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency in a compact form factor. This includes server racks, storage systems, networking equipment, cooling systems, power distribution units (PDUs), and security mechanisms that drive this segment's growth.

The brownfield segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The brownfield segment is anticipated to have highest CAGR during the forecast period due to businesses increasingly turning to containerized solutions to address their existing infrastructure challenges. These solutions offer a cost-effective and efficient way to expand or upgrade their data center capacity without the need for extensive renovations or construction. Furthermore, this approach allows organizations to scale their IT infrastructure in response to growing data demands, which is boosting this segment's expansion.

Region with largest share:

North America commanded the largest market share during the extrapolated period owing to the deployment of modular data center solutions enclosed within shipping containers. The increasing demand for data storage and processing capabilities is fueled by the proliferation of digital services, cloud computing, and IoT technologies. Moreover, North America's robust IT infrastructure, coupled with the presence of key market players and technological innovators, further accelerates the expansion of the containerized data center market in the region.

Region with highest CAGR:

Europe is expected to witness highest CAGR over the projection period. Due to the increasing demand for scalable and flexible data center infrastructure, European businesses and organizations are turning to containerized data centers to efficiently manage their IT operations. Furthermore, stringent regulations regarding data privacy and security, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), have compelled organizations in Europe to adopt data center solutions that provide enhanced security measures, which propelled this region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in the Containerized Data Center Market include Emerson Network Power, Cisco, Huawei, Dell, HP, Johnson Controls, IBM, Power Distribution Inc. (Pdi), Schneider Electric and Soka Gakkai International (SGI)

Key Developments:

In January 2024, The GSMA and IBM announced a new collaboration to support the adoption and skills of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the telecom industry through the launch of GSMA Advance's AI Training program and the GSMA Foundry Generative AI program.

In December 2023, Dell Technologies Inc. announced that Dell Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary has commenced cash tender offers for up to $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of the debt securities listed in the table below and subject to the Tender Sub-Caps.

In December 2023, IBM announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Software AG a company majority owned by Silver Lake, to purchase StreamSets and webMethods, Software AG's Super iPaaS (integration platform-as-a-service) enterprise technology platforms, for €2.13 billion in cash.

In May 2023, Dell Technologies and NVIDIA announce a joint initiative to make it easier for businesses to build and use generative AI models on premises to quickly and securely deliver better customer service, market intelligence, enterprise search, and a range of other capabilities.

Container Types Covered:

• Compact All-in One Container
• Customized Container
• Standalone Container

Offerings Covered:

• Services
• Hardware
• Other Offerings

Container Size Covered:

• 20 Feet Container
• 40 Feet Container
• 60 Feet Container

Ownerships Covered:

• Lease
• Outsource
• Purchase

Organization Size Covered:

• Large Organization
• Small & Medium Organization

Applications Covered:

• Brownfield
• Upgrade and Consolidation
• Greenfield
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:

• Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)
• Healthcare
• Government
• IT & Telecom
• Retail & E-commerce
• Media & Entertainment
• Military & Defense
• Education
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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