Network Automation Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Component, By Deployment, By Infrastructure, By Enterprise Size, By Vertical, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Network Automation Market is projected to expand from USD 6.21 Billion in 2025 to USD 19.77 Billion by 2031, achieving a CAGR of 21.29%. This sector involves using software and programmable logic to provision, configure, manage, and test both physical and virtual network devices, effectively replacing manual, error-prone operational workflows. The market is primarily propelled by the increasing complexity of modern infrastructures, such as 5G and edge computing, which make traditional manual management unsustainable. Additionally, the critical need to lower operational costs and accelerate service delivery speeds acts as a major catalyst for adoption. According to the TM Forum, over 60 companies signed the Autonomous Networks Manifesto in 2024, committing to reach Level 4 autonomy, which underscores the industry's strong dedication to this technological evolution.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 6.21 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 19.77 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	21.29%
Fastest Growing Segment	Manufacturing
Largest Market	North America

Despite this momentum, the challenge of integrating modern automation tools with legacy infrastructure remains a substantial hurdle to market growth. Many organizations find it difficult to bridge the gap between programmable software-defined architectures and aging hardware that lacks the necessary interfaces for orchestration. This incompatibility results in fragmented environments and operational silos, preventing enterprises from attaining the seamless end-to-end visibility and control needed for fully autonomous network operations.

Market Driver

The incorporation of AI and Machine Learning into predictive network operations is fundamentally reshaping the market by shifting management strategies from reactive troubleshooting to proactive assurance. As networks grow increasingly intricate, algorithms are indispensable for analyzing massive amounts of telemetry data to forecast congestion and anomalies before service quality is compromised. This need is highlighted by the rapid expansion of connectivity standards; Ericsson forecast in 2024 that global 5G subscriptions would reach nearly 5.6 billion by 2029, creating a scale of endpoints that makes manual oversight obsolete. Consequently, enterprises are aggressively adopting intelligent tools to ensure stability, a trend noted by Cisco in their May 2024 '2024 Global Networking Trends Report', which found that 60% of respondents anticipate using AI-enabled predictive automation across all domains to simplify network operations.

Simultaneously, escalating cybersecurity threats are driving the essential adoption of automated remediation capabilities to secure expanding digital attack surfaces. Modern security automation platforms go beyond real-time breach detection to execute immediate containment protocols, such as isolating compromised ports or updating access control lists, without human intervention. This capability is both operationally necessary and financially vital; according to IBM's 'Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024' released in July 2024, organizations that extensively deployed security AI and automation saved an average of $2.2 million compared to those that did not. This significant cost avoidance motivates organizations to deeply embed automation into their security frameworks, ensuring resilience matches the speed and sophistication of modern cyberattacks.

Market Challenge

The difficulty of integrating modern automation tools with legacy infrastructure serves as a primary constraint on the Global Network Automation Market. Although contemporary orchestration platforms depend on open Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and standardized data models to carry out intent-based directives, a large portion of the global telecommunications footprint comprises "brownfield" equipment designed for manual, Command Line Interface (CLI)-driven management. This architectural mismatch forces organizations to create complex custom translation layers or sustain inefficient dual operating environments. As a result, enterprises often limit automation to isolated network domains rather than realizing the end-to-end visibility necessary for significant operational efficiency, thereby diminishing the return on investment and slowing broader adoption.

This technical friction has led to measurable stagnation in the industry's progress toward higher levels of autonomy. The failure to seamlessly bridge programmable software with aging hardware restricts operators to basic task execution, preventing a shift to fully autonomous decision-making. According to the TM Forum in 2024, the global industry average for autonomous network maturity hovered at approximately Level 2.5, falling significantly short of the Level 4 targets set by leading service providers. This stagnation indicates that the complexity of legacy integration is directly capping the market's growth potential by keeping the majority of network operations tethered to semi-manual workflows.

Market Trends

The transition toward Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) consumption models is fundamentally changing procurement strategies by enabling organizations to access network infrastructure as a flexible subscription rather than a capital-heavy asset. This model permits enterprises to rapidly scale bandwidth and services to meet fluctuating business needs while transferring the burden of hardware lifecycle management to vendors. The operational and financial appeal of this approach is driving significant market traction; for instance, HPE reported in its fiscal third quarter results in September 2024 that the annualized revenue run rate for its GreenLake NaaS platform increased by 39% year-over-year, reflecting a growing enterprise preference for cloud-like consumption experiences within their own environments.

Concurrently, the emergence of hyperautomation for end-to-end network orchestration is gaining prominence as organizations strive to dismantle operational silos between campus, data center, and wide area networks. This trend focuses on deploying unified management platforms capable of enforcing consistent policies and automating workflows across disparate domains, replacing fragmented toolsets that impede agility. Achieving this holistic visibility is becoming a strategic priority; Cisco's May 2024 '2024 Global Networking Trends Report' notes that 72% of IT professionals plan to leverage a platform architecture across one or more networking domains within the next two years to streamline management. This consolidation is essential for supporting complex digital environments where seamless connectivity across multi-cloud architectures is required.

Key Market Players

Cisco Systems, Inc.
Juniper Networks, Inc.
IBM Corporation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
VMware, Inc.
Nokia Corporation
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Extreme Networks, Inc.
NetBrain Technologies, Inc.
BMC Software, Inc.

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Network Automation Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Network Automation Market, By Component

Solutions
Services

Network Automation Market, By Deployment

On-Premise
Cloud

Network Automation Market, By Infrastructure

Physical
Virtual
Hybrid

Network Automation Market, By Enterprise Size

Large Enterprises
SMEs

Network Automation Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Network Automation Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Network Automation Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Component (Solutions, Services)
- 5.2.2. By Deployment (On-Premise, Cloud)
- 5.2.3. By Infrastructure (Physical, Virtual, Hybrid)
- 5.2.4. By Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises, SMEs)
- 5.2.5. By Vertical (BFSI, Retail, IT & Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Government, Others)
- 5.2.6. By Region
- 5.2.7. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Network Automation Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Component
- 6.2.2. By Deployment
- 6.2.3. By Infrastructure
- 6.2.4. By Enterprise Size
- 6.2.5. By Vertical
- 6.2.6. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Deployment
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 6.3.1.2.5. By Vertical
- 6.3.2. Canada Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Deployment
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 6.3.2.2.5. By Vertical
- 6.3.3. Mexico Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Deployment
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 6.3.3.2.5. By Vertical

7. Europe Network Automation Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Component
- 7.2.2. By Deployment
- 7.2.3. By Infrastructure
- 7.2.4. By Enterprise Size
- 7.2.5. By Vertical
- 7.2.6. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Deployment
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 7.3.1.2.5. By Vertical
- 7.3.2. France Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Deployment
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 7.3.2.2.5. By Vertical
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Deployment
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 7.3.3.2.5. By Vertical
- 7.3.4. Italy Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Deployment
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 7.3.4.2.5. By Vertical
- 7.3.5. Spain Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Component
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Deployment
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 7.3.5.2.5. By Vertical

8. Asia Pacific Network Automation Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Component
- 8.2.2. By Deployment
- 8.2.3. By Infrastructure
- 8.2.4. By Enterprise Size
- 8.2.5. By Vertical
- 8.2.6. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Deployment
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 8.3.1.2.5. By Vertical
- 8.3.2. India Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Deployment
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 8.3.2.2.5. By Vertical
- 8.3.3. Japan Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Deployment
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 8.3.3.2.5. By Vertical
- 8.3.4. South Korea Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Deployment
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 8.3.4.2.5. By Vertical
- 8.3.5. Australia Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Component
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Deployment
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 8.3.5.2.5. By Vertical

9. Middle East & Africa Network Automation Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Component
- 9.2.2. By Deployment
- 9.2.3. By Infrastructure
- 9.2.4. By Enterprise Size
- 9.2.5. By Vertical
- 9.2.6. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Deployment
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 9.3.1.2.5. By Vertical
- 9.3.2. UAE Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Deployment
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 9.3.2.2.5. By Vertical
- 9.3.3. South Africa Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Deployment
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 9.3.3.2.5. By Vertical

10. South America Network Automation Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Component
- 10.2.2. By Deployment
- 10.2.3. By Infrastructure
- 10.2.4. By Enterprise Size
- 10.2.5. By Vertical
- 10.2.6. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Component
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Deployment
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 10.3.1.2.5. By Vertical
- 10.3.2. Colombia Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Component
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Deployment
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 10.3.2.2.5. By Vertical
- 10.3.3. Argentina Network Automation Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Component
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Deployment
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Infrastructure
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Enterprise Size
    - 10.3.3.2.5. By Vertical

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Network Automation Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Cisco Systems, Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Juniper Networks, Inc.
15.3. IBM Corporation
15.4. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
15.5. VMware, Inc.
15.6. Nokia Corporation
15.7. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
15.8. Extreme Networks, Inc.
15.9. NetBrain Technologies, Inc.
15.10. BMC Software, Inc.