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Based on component, the market is segmented into solution and service. The service segment held a market share of over 35% in 2023. The service segment includes professional service and managed service. With the increasing complexity of telecom cloud environments, the demand for professional and managed services is growing. Telecom operators are leveraging the expertise of service providers to ensure smooth implementation, optimize performance, and address security & compliance challenges. The growing reliance on service providers for efficient operations and cost optimization is fueling the service component segment progress.
Based on application, the telecom cloud market is divided into Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Content Delivery Networks (CDN), and others. The network function virtualization segment accounted for over USD 4.5 billion in 2023. NFV allows telecom operators to replace dedicated hardware appliances with virtualized network functions running on standard servers. This shift helps reduce capital expenditures (CapEx) by eliminating the need for specialized hardware.
Additionally, NFV enables operators to achieve operational efficiencies through centralized management, automation, and orchestration of network functions. NFV facilitates the implementation of redundancy and failover mechanisms in the network. By virtualizing network functions and distributing them across multiple servers or data centers, operators can enhance network resilience and ensure service continuity in case of failures or disruptions.
The North America telecom cloud market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 18% during the forecast period. The North America market is growing as the region houses a highly developed telecom industry with established telecommunications operators and service providers. These entities are actively embracing telecom cloud solutions to improve their network capabilities, enhance service delivery, and optimize operational efficiency. The increasing adoption of emerging technologies, such as 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), in North America is fueling the demand for telecom cloud services. These technologies require a robust and agile network infrastructure, which can be efficiently achieved through the deployment of telecom cloud solutions.