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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1691982
IT (information technology) managed services involve third-party assistance and management that oversees and maintains an organization's IT infrastructure, systems, and operations. The primary purpose of these services is to offload IT responsibilities from in-house IT teams, enabling businesses to concentrate on their core objectives while benefiting from the expertise and resources provided by external IT specialists.
The primary types of IT managed services are cloud-based and on-premise. Cloud-based services involve the delivery of computing services, including storage, processing power, and applications, over the internet. These services are utilized by enterprises of various sizes, including medium- and small-sized enterprises as well as large enterprises. They find applications across various sectors, such as banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), retail, logistics, healthcare and life sciences, government, information technology (IT), telecommunications, and others.
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The IT managed services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $278.4 billion in 2024 to $304.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to focus on core business, increasing complexity of IT infrastructure, scalability and flexibility, service integration and management (SIAM).
The IT managed services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $436.27 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to cybersecurity concerns, cloud migration and optimization, remote work support, AI and automation, edge computing. Major trends in the forecast period include zero trust security models, advanced threat detection and response, edge AI and edge computing expansion, containers and kubernetes management, AI-driven IT operations (AIOps).
The increasing cybersecurity concerns are poised to drive the growth of the IT managed services market in the foreseeable future. Cybersecurity, encompassing the protection of computer systems, networks, programs, and data from digital threats, has become crucial due to the growing reliance on digital technologies and interconnected systems. The prominence of IT managed services lies in enhancing cybersecurity by offering continuous monitoring, threat detection, and rapid response, ensuring proactive defense against evolving cyber threats. According to the Australian Cyber Security Centre in February 2023, cybercrime reports reached 76,000 in 2022, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, the Anti-Phishing Working Group recorded a 15% rise in phishing attacks in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. This data emphasizes the escalating cybersecurity concerns, driving the growth of the IT managed services market.
Leading companies in the IT managed services market are intensifying their focus on developing advanced solutions, particularly the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, to gain a competitive advantage. AI and automation integration involves combining AI technologies and automated processes to enhance efficiency and decision-making in various systems or workflows. The incorporation of AI and automation in IT-managed services contributes to improved efficiency and empowers organizations for better performance and reliability in infrastructure management. For instance, Pia Trading Co., a US-based AI-led automation company, introduced Pia aiDesk in January 2023. This genuine automation platform seamlessly integrates with existing IT service management (ITSM) tools, streamlining processes, releasing resources, and enhancing operational efficiencies, specifically for managed service providers (MSPs). Pia aiDesk utilizes various technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, robotic process automation, and the Pia chatbot, to enhance service delivery for MSPs.
In June 2022, Kaseya Limited, a US-based information technology company, successfully acquired Datto Inc. for $6.2 billion. This acquisition aimed to strengthen Kaseya's IT platform with an enhanced array of best-in-class solutions, focusing on increasing managed service provider (MSP) efficiency and profitability. Datto Inc., a US-based software company, specializes in providing IT managed services, including security and cloud-based software solutions.
Major companies operating in the IT managed services market are AT&T Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Lenovo Group Limited, Accenture PLC, International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development, Fujitsu Limited, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, Infosys Limited, Lumen Technologies Inc., DXC Technology, Rackspace Technology Global Inc., SAS Institute Inc., Presidio Holdings Inc., Wipro Limited, BMC Software Inc., Unisys Corporation, CA Technologies, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise SAS, Sapiens International Corporation N.V., Avaya Inc., Jade Global Inc., Marco Technologies LLC
North America was the largest region in the IT managed services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the it managed services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the it managed services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The IT managed services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services, such as network management, infrastructure management, IT consulting, help desk and technical support, and security services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.