The global micro data center market was worth USD 5.04 billion in 2023. The global market is predicted to reach USD 6.35 billion in 2024 and USD 40.34 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 26% during the forecast period.
The micro data center is nothing but a self-contained infrastructural design that was achieved by integrating the storage, processing, and networking modules that are required to run indoor as well as outdoor applications in a secure computing environment, whereas these micro data centers are available in standardized prefabricated sizes that enable the data center owners to save their capital investment and the time needed in building those data centers by the traditional approach in which the size and flexibility features of the micro data centers make them ideal for use in some of the applications such as instant data centers, remote office and branch office and also edge computing.
Another factor is the growing demand for edge micro data centers in several industry verticals, which influence the growth of the Micro Data Center market during the forecast period. Deployment and commercialization of 5g network connectivity in the Europe region and North America and the rise in the number of SMEs in the Asia Pacific region are some of the major driving factors that promote the growth of the revenue rate of the Micro Data Center market during the forecast period. Furthermore, the flourishing telecommunication sector in South America and the rise in urbanization and digitalization in MEA are other major growth-supporting factors in the Micro Data Center market.
Lack of awareness is one of the important barriers to market growth. Challenges in implementing high-performance computing act as an important deterrent to the growth of the Micro Data Center market. Monitoring and management challenges at remote locations are also major restraints that hinder the growth of the microdata center market.
REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
Market Size Available |
2023 to 2032 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024 to 2032 |
CAGR |
26% |
Segments Covered |
By Application, Rack Unit, Organization Size, Verticals, and Region |
Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities |
Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
Market Leaders Profiled |
Eaton Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei Technologies Limited, IBM Corporation, Edgemicro, EdgePresence, NVIDIA Corporation, Smart Edge Data Centers Limited, Panduit Corporation, Rittal GmbH & Co. Kg, Schneider Electric SE, Vertiv Co., Attom Technology, and Others. |
The Micro Data Center Market is divided into the instant data centers, remote offices, and branch offices, and edge computing. The edge computing segment held the prominent share and is predicted to remain at the forefront throughout the forecast period due to the accelerated demand for instantaneous. Access to data anytime and anywhere, these edge computing and micro data centers are becoming more abundant and also increasingly vulnerable. This application also has the potential to prevent such issues from arising as the physical infrastructure, which is located to the source data.
The Micro Data Center Market is divided into up to 20 RU, 20 RU to 40 RU, and above 40 RU. The 20 RU to 40 RU segment holds the major share of the market, and this segment is expected to hold dominance during the forecast period.
The Micro Data Center Market is divided into small and medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises. Among these segments, the large-sized enterprises segment held the prominent share, and it is predicted to remain at the forefront in the upcoming years since these enterprises face various issues related to higher power consumption and higher carbon footprint.
The Micro Data Center Market is divided into IT and telecommunication, BFSI, media and entertainment, healthcare, government and defense, retail, manufacturing, and other verticals such as energy, education, transportation, and logistics. The BFSI segment holds the major share of the market and is expected to hold the dominance during the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific region holds a prominent share of the market due to factors such as the rising adoption of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things and edge computing. The region is expected to hold the dominance during the forecast period. North America is also expected to increase market growth due to the growing demand for edge micro data centers in several industry verticals. Europe is also expected to increase its market value in the upcoming years, followed by the Asia Pacific region and North America region. Latin America is likely to have steady growth opportunities in the foreseen years. The Middle East and Africa are projected to have a slow growth rate during the forecast period.
The major companies operating in the global micro data center market include Eaton Corporation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Huawei Technologies Limited, IBM Corporation, Edgemicro, EdgePresence, NVIDIA Corporation, Smart Edge Data Centers Limited, Panduit Corporation, Rittal GmbH & Co. Kg, Schneider Electric SE, Vertiv Co., and Attom Technology.
Schneider Electric launched a cooling solution for edge and micro data centers in March 2020. This new solution aims to make cooling more efficient and ultimately reduce operational costs.
Vertiv company has introduced a new software named Vertiv Environet Alert, which brings enterprise-level infrastructure monitoring and management capabilities to micro data centers and edge facilities.
By Application
Instant Data Center
Remote Office And Branch Office
Edge Computing
By Rack Unit
Up to 20 RU
20 RU to 40 RU
Above 40 RU
By Organization Size
Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises
Large Enterprises
By Verticals
IT and Telecommunication
BFSI
Media And Entertainment
Healthcare
Government And Defense
Retail
Manufacturing
Others
By Region
North America
The United States
Canada
Rest of North America
Europe
The United Kingdom
Spain
Germany
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
The Asia Pacific
India
Japan
China
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
South Korea
New Zealand
Southeast Asia
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of LATAM
The Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Lebanon
Jordan
Cyprus
Frequently Asked Questions
The adoption of edge computing, which involves processing data closer to the source of generation, is driving the demand for Micro Data Centers. These facilities enable organizations to deploy computing resources at the edge of the network, reducing latency and improving the performance of applications and services.
Modular Micro Data Center solutions offer scalability and flexibility, allowing organizations to expand their computing infrastructure as needed. These pre-engineered units can be quickly deployed in remote or temporary locations, making them ideal for edge computing applications and rapid deployment scenarios.
Micro Data Centers can contribute to sustainability efforts by optimizing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. By deploying energy-efficient hardware, implementing advanced cooling techniques, and leveraging renewable energy sources, organizations can minimize their environmental footprint while supporting their computing needs.
Regional regulations and compliance requirements vary across different geographies, impacting the design, deployment, and operation of Micro Data Centers. Organizations must ensure that their infrastructure meets local data protection laws, industry standards, and regulatory mandates to avoid legal and financial risks.
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