PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1889368
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1889368
Edge print servers for data centers (DCs) are distributed print management servers deployed at the network edge within or near data centers to process printing tasks closer to users and devices. They manage print queues, authenticate users, and route print jobs locally instead of relying on a centralized print server, helping to reduce latency and bandwidth use. These enhance printing speed, improve system reliability, and optimize resource utilization across large or distributed enterprise environments.
The main components of edge print servers for data centers (DCs) are hardware, software, and services. Hardware includes printers, print servers, and related network devices that facilitate efficient document handling and print operations. It is deployed through on-premises, cloud-based, and hybrid models and finds applications in enterprise printing, managed print services, secure printing, workflow automation, and others. Key end-users span information technology (IT) and telecommunications, banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, government, retail, manufacturing, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the information technology sector, particularly in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Higher duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have raised production and operational costs for tech firms, cloud service providers, and data centers. Companies relying on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are facing longer lead times and increased pricing pressures. In parallel, tariffs on specialized software tools and retaliatory measures from key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and reduced overseas demand for U.S.-developed technologies. To navigate these challenges, the sector is accelerating investments in domestic chip fabrication, diversifying supplier bases, and adopting AI-driven automation to enhance operational resilience and cost efficiency.
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The edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.30 billion in 2024 to $2.61 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for distributed printing environments, rising investments in data center infrastructure, growing enterprise printing workloads, a surge in adoption of managed print services, expansion of hybrid workplace models, and rising need for secure document workflows.
The edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of edge computing in enterprise environments, rising focus on cost-efficient print management, growing demand for low-latency print operations, surge in sustainability and energy-efficient data center practices, expansion of cloud-integrated print infrastructure, and rising compliance requirements for document handling. Key trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in print server virtualization, advancements in zero-trust print security frameworks, innovations in intelligent print job routing and load balancing, developments in unified print management platforms, research and development in autonomous edge print orchestration, and advancements in integration of print analytics and monitoring tools.
The increasing digital transformation is expected to propel the growth of the edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market going forward. Digital transformation refers to the integration of digital technologies into all areas of a business or organization, fundamentally changing how it operates and delivers value to customers. The rise in digital transformation is due to growing demand for operational efficiency, as businesses increasingly adopt technology to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance productivity. Edge print servers enhance digital transformation by enabling decentralized and intelligent print management across enterprise networks. They improve operational efficiency through faster, localized data processing and reduced cloud dependency, supporting secure and seamless document workflows in hybrid IT environments. For instance, in May 2023, according to the European Investment Bank, a Luxembourg-based bank, 69% of European firms had implemented advanced digital technologies in 2022, reflecting an increase from 61%. Therefore, the increasing digital transformation is driving the growth of the edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market.
The rising investments in smart infrastructure are expected to propel the growth of the edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market going forward. Smart infrastructure refers to digitally enabled systems that integrate information and communication technologies with physical assets, such as energy grids, transport networks, and data facilities, to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Smart infrastructure investment is rising due to the increasing government focus on enhancing digital connectivity to support data-driven economies and modern public services. Edge print servers for data centers (DCs) support smart infrastructure investment by enabling localized data processing and secure, real-time management of printing workflows across distributed sites, reducing latency and enhancing operational efficiency in digitally connected environments. For instance, in February 2024, according to the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, a UK-based government agency, the UK government allocated approximately $218 billion (£164 billion) for infrastructure investment including smart developments between 2023/24 and 2024/25, with total planned and projected spending estimated to reach $896-$992 billion (£700-£775 billion) over the next 10 years. Therefore, the rising investments in smart infrastructure are driving the growth of the edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market.
The increasing adoption of internet of things (IoT) devices is expected to propel the growth of the edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market going forward. The internet of things (IoT) devices refer to a network of interconnected devices, such as smartphones, sensors, wearables, smart home devices, and security cameras, that communicate and exchange data over the internet without human intervention. The need for internet of things (IoT) connected devices is increasing due to the need for real-time data, as they enhance efficiency, enable remote monitoring, and support smarter decision-making across industries. Internet of Things (IoT) devices enhance edge print servers for data centers (DCs) by enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and intelligent print management through interconnected sensors and networks. They improve efficiency and reliability by allowing automated data exchange, remote diagnostics, and optimized resource utilization across distributed data center environments. For instance, in September 2024, according to IoT Analytics, a Germany-based research firm focused on IoT market insights, the number of connected IoT devices reached 16.6 billion in 2023, reflecting a 15% increase from 14.4 billion in 2022. Therefore, the increasing adoption of internet of things (IoT) devices is driving the growth of the edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market.
Major companies operating in the edge print servers for data centers (dcs) market are Microsoft Corporation, Dell Technologies Inc., Ricoh Company Ltd., Konica Minolta Inc., Xerox Holdings Corporation, Zebra Technologies Corporation, Ninestar Corporation, Electronics For Imaging Inc., Tungsten Automation Inc., Y Soft Corporation, PaperCut Software International Pty Ltd., Pharos Systems International Inc., PrinterLogic Inc., UniPrint Infinity Software Inc., Plus Technologies LLC, Cortado AG, Celiveo Pte Ltd, ePRINTit Group Inc.
North America was the largest region in the edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in edge print servers for data centers (DCs) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation and configuration, system integration, maintenance and support, network management, security management, and performance optimization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The edge print servers for data centers (DCs) market also includes sales of print servers, edge gateways, network switches, printer management consoles, storage units, and load balancers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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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