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到 2030 年网路切片市场预测：按组件、应用程式、最终用户和地区分類的全球分析

Network Slicing Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Component (Standard, Step and Other Types), Application (Telecom operators, Network Function Virtualization and Other Applications), End User and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

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根据Stratistics MRC预测，2024年全球网路切片市场规模将达到11.2亿美元，预计到2030年将达到118亿美元，预测期内复合年增长率为48.0%。

网路切片是通讯中的一个概念，它允许将单一实体网路划分为多个称为切片的虚拟网路。每个切片都经过定制，以满足频宽、延迟、安全性和可靠性等特定要求，并针对不同的应用和服务量身定制。此技术可实现网路资源的高效共用，同时提供独立运作的隔离、专用虚拟网路。网路切片对于 5G 等新兴技术至关重要，这些技术具有从自动驾驶汽车到智慧城市等多种使用案例，并且需要独特的网路特征才能实现最佳运行。

据 GSMA 称，网路切片与其他推动因素和功能相结合，到 2025 年可以帮助营运商抓住价值 3000 亿美元的商机。根据 ETNO（欧洲通讯网路营运商协会）的一项研究，活跃的物联网医疗连接数量预计将逐年增加。 2016年连线数为87万，预计到2025年将达到1034万连线。

物联网和 M2M通讯

在网路切片市场中，物联网和机器对机器通讯作为需求和创新的驱动力发挥关键作用。从感测器到智慧家电，物联网设备需要特定的网路特性，例如低延迟、高可靠性和可扩展的连接性，而网路切片可以有效地创建适合这些需求的虚拟网路。 M2M通讯无需人工干预即可实现设备之间的资料交换自动化，可透过确保工业自动化和智慧城市等各种应用的专用资源和最佳化效能来受益于网路切片。

资源管理

该领域的主要限制是同时有效管理和平衡多个切片之间的资源分配（例如频宽、运算能力和网路容量）的挑战。当具有不同服务品质 (QoS) 要求的各个切片共存于同一实体网路基础架构上时，情况会变得越来越复杂。确保公平分配、防止资源争用以及根据即时需求动态调整资源分配等问题对于维护网路切片的效能和可靠性至关重要。

虚拟和云端服务

虚拟和云端服务透过实现网路资源的高效、灵活部署，为网路切片市场创造了巨大的机会。虚拟将网路从实体基础架构中抽像出来，使得在单一实体网路上建立多个虚拟网路（切片）变得容易。云端服务透过按需提供可扩展的运算和储存资源来补充虚拟，并且对于支援动态网路切片需求至关重要。虚拟和云端服务的结合使通讯提供者能够根据特定用户需求提供客製化和最佳化的网路切片，例如物联网应用的低延迟或视讯串流的高频宽。

成本和投资报酬率的不确定性

由于多种因素，成本和投资回报率的不确定性是网路切片市场的主要威胁。部署网路切片基础设施所需的前期投资可能很大，并且成本根据部署的复杂性和规模而有所不同。不确定性源于准确预测这些初始成本并确保它们与预期回报一致的困难。网路切片的投资收益(ROI) 受到市场需求、技术进步和监管变化等因素的影响，所有这些因素都可能随着时间的推移而改变。这种可变性使得相关人员很难预测预期盈利并在预期期限内实现它。

COVID-19 的影响：

COVID-19 的疫情在多个方面对网路切片市场产生了重大影响。对远距远端医疗、电子学习和远距医疗的需求不断增长，加速了对强大而灵活的网路基础设施的需求，推动了对切片技术的投资。它还强调了弹性网路的重要性，该网路可以根据不同的需求动态分配资源，并促进采用网路切片作为关键技术。最后，它强调了对可靠和低延迟网路的需求，以确保在线上活动激增的情况下实现无缝连接，从而进一步推动全球网路切片市场的成长。

通讯业者部门预计将在预测期内成为最大的部门

由于多种因素，通讯业者的网路切片市场正在经历显着成长。网路切片允许通讯业者在通用实体基础架构上建立多个虚拟网络，以满足特定的客户需求。这种灵活性使营运商能够提供差异化服务，例如增强行动宽频、超可靠低延迟通讯（URLLC）和大规模机器类型通讯（mMTC）。透过网路切片，营运商可以更有效地分配资源，提高服务质量，满足製造、医疗、智慧城市等领域多样化客户的需求。

汽车业预计在预测期内复合年增长率最高

在汽车领域，由于先进连接和自动驾驶技术越来越多地整合到车辆中，网路切片市场正在经历显着增长。网路切片允许汽车製造商和服务供应商创建针对特定汽车应用的专用虚拟网络，例如自动通讯、车上娱乐系统系统。随着车载网路变得更加复杂，对高频宽、低延迟服务的需求不断增加，网路切片提供了一种可扩展的解决方案来有效管理和优化网路资源，推动汽车行业的创新和采用。

比最大的地区

由于几个关键因素，北美地区的网路切片市场正在显着成长。该地区先进的通讯基础设施和5G技术的广泛采用为引入网路切片创造了完美的环境，使营运商能够针对各种应用客製化和优化网路资源。对增强型行动宽频服务、物联网连接以及自动驾驶汽车和工业自动化等低延迟应用的需求也很强烈，所有这些都极大地受益于网路切片功能。

复合年增长率最高的地区：

由于多种因素，亚太地区的网路切片市场正在经历显着成长。随着中国、印度、日本和韩国等国家的通讯基础设施持续快速扩张，对高效网路管理和客製化的需求不断增加。网路切片为通讯业者提供了根据特定应用需求动态分配网路资源的能力，提高了整体网路效率和使用者体验。 5G 技术的出现严重依赖网路切片来支援物联网、自动驾驶汽车和增强型行动宽频等各种服务，导致该地区对该技术的投资和部署增加。

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目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相关利益者
  • 调查范围
  • 调查方法
    • 资料探勘
    • 资料分析
    • 资料检验
    • 研究途径
  • 研究资讯来源
    • 主要研究资讯来源
    • 二次研究资讯来源
    • 先决条件

第三章市场趋势分析

  • 促进因素
  • 抑制因素
  • 机会
  • 威胁
  • 应用分析
  • 最终用户分析
  • 新兴市场
  • COVID-19 的影响

第4章波特五力分析

  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 买方议价能力
  • 替代品的威胁
  • 新进入者的威胁
  • 竞争公司之间的敌对关係

第五章全球网路切片市场：按组成部分

  • 服务
    • 管理服务
    • 专业服务
      • 整合部署
      • 支援与维护
      • 网路设计与规划
      • 其他专业服务
    • 其他服务
  • 解决方案
  • 其他组件

第六章全球网路切片市场：依应用分类

  • 通讯业者
  • 网路功能虚拟
  • 即时监控
  • 公司
  • 其他用途

第七章 全球网路切片市场：依最终用户分类

  • 运输/物流
  • 卫生保健
  • 媒体和娱乐
  • 政府
  • 能源和公共
  • 製造业
  • 车
  • 银行金融服务和保险 (BFSI)
  • 零售
  • 其他最终用户

第八章全球网路切片市场：按地区

  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 法国
    • 西班牙
    • 其他欧洲国家
  • 亚太地区
    • 日本
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 纽西兰
    • 韩国
    • 其他亚太地区
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地区
  • 中东/非洲
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 卡达
    • 南非
    • 其他中东和非洲

第九章 主要进展

  • 合约、伙伴关係、协作和合资企业
  • 收购和合併
  • 新产品发布
  • 业务扩展
  • 其他关键策略

第十章 公司概况

  • Affirmed Networks Inc.
  • Amdocs, Inc.
  • Argela Technologies
  • Aria Networks Ltd
  • BT Group PLC
  • Cisco Systems Inc.
  • Ericsson Inc.
  • Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd
  • Intel Corporation
  • Mavenir Inc.
  • NEC Corporation
  • Nokia Corporation
  • NTT DOCOMO Inc.
  • Samsung
  • VMware, Inc.
  • ZTE Corporation
Product Code: SMRC26756

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Network Slicing Market is accounted for $1.12 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $11.8 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 48.0% during the forecast period. Network slicing is a concept in telecommunications that allows a single physical network to be partitioned into multiple virtual networks, known as slices. Each slice is customized to meet specific requirements such as bandwidth, latency, security, and reliability, tailored for different applications or services. This technology enables efficient sharing of network resources while providing isolated and dedicated virtual networks that operate independently. Network slicing is crucial for emerging technologies like 5G, where diverse use cases-from autonomous vehicles to smart cities-require distinct network characteristics to function optimally.

According to GSMA, network slicing, in combination with other enablers and capabilities, will aid operators in addressing a revenue opportunity worth USD 300 billion by 2025. According to an ETNO-European Telecommunications Network Operators' Association survey, the number of IoT healthcare active connections was expected to increase through the years. It was at 0.87 million connections in 2016 and is expected to reach 10.34 million by 2025.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

IoT and M2M communication

In network slicing market, Internet of Things and machine-to-machine communication play crucial roles as the drivers of demand and innovation. IoT devices, ranging from sensors to smart appliances, require specific network characteristics such as low latency, high reliability, and scalable connectivity, which network slicing can efficiently provide by creating virtual networks tailored to these needs. M2M communication, which involves automated data exchange between devices without human intervention, benefits from network slicing by ensuring dedicated resources and optimized performance for various applications like industrial automation and smart cities.

Restraint:

Resource management

A key restraint in this domain is the challenge of effectively managing and balancing the allocation of resources such as bandwidth, computing power, and network capacity among multiple slices simultaneously. This becomes increasingly complex as diverse slices with varying quality of service (QoS) requirements coexist on the same physical network infrastructure. Issues such as ensuring fair allocation, preventing resource contention, and dynamically adjusting resource allocation based on real-time demand are critical to maintaining the performance and reliability of network slices.

Opportunity:

Virtualization and cloud services

Virtualization and cloud services present significant opportunities in the network slicing market by enabling efficient and flexible deployment of network resources. Virtualization allows networks to be abstracted from physical infrastructure, facilitating the creation of multiple virtual networks (slices) on a single physical network. Cloud services complement virtualization by providing scalable computing and storage resources on-demand, which are essential for supporting dynamic network slicing requirements. Together, virtualization and cloud services empower telecommunications providers to offer customized and optimized network slices tailored to specific user needs, such as low latency for IoT applications or high bandwidth for video streaming.

Threat:

Cost and ROI uncertainty

In network slicing market, cost and ROI uncertainty pose a significant threat due to several factors. The upfront investment required for implementing network slicing infrastructure can be substantial, with costs varying based on the complexity and scale of deployment. Uncertainty arises from the difficulty in accurately predicting these initial costs and ensuring they align with expected returns. Return on investment (ROI) in network slicing is influenced by factors such as market demand, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, all of which can fluctuate over time. This volatility makes it challenging for stakeholders to forecast and achieve expected profitability within projected timelines.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the network slicing market in several ways. It accelerated the demand for robust and flexible network infrastructures to support increased remote working, e-learning, and telemedicine needs, driving investment in slicing technologies. It highlighted the importance of resilient networks capable of dynamically allocating resources based on varying demands, thereby boosting the adoption of network slicing as a key technology. Lastly, it underscored the necessity for reliable and low-latency networks to ensure seamless connectivity amid surges in online activities, further stimulating the growth of the network slicing market worldwide.

The telecom operators segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

Telecom operators are experiencing significant growth in the network slicing market due to several factors. Network slicing allows operators to create multiple virtual networks over a common physical infrastructure, tailored to specific customer needs. This flexibility enables operators to offer differentiated services such as enhanced mobile broadband, ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), and massive machine-type communications (mMTC). By leveraging network slicing, operators can efficiently allocate resources, improve service quality, and meet diverse customer demands in sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities.

The automotive segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The automotive segment is experiencing significant growth in the network slicing market due to the increasing integration of advanced connectivity and autonomous technologies in vehicles. Network slicing allows automotive manufacturers and service providers to create dedicated virtual networks tailored to specific automotive applications, such as autonomous driving, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, and in-car entertainment systems. As automotive networks become more complex and demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency services grows, network slicing offers a scalable solution to efficiently manage and optimize network resources, driving innovation and adoption in the automotive sector.

Region with largest share:

The North American region has experienced significant growth in the network slicing market due to several key factors. The region's advanced telecommunications infrastructure and widespread adoption of 5G technology have created fertile ground for implementing network slicing, which allows operators to customize and optimize network resources for various applications. Also, there is a strong demand for enhanced mobile broadband services, IoT connectivity, and low-latency applications such as autonomous vehicles and industrial automation, all of which benefit greatly from network slicing capabilities.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Asia-Pacific region has seen significant growth in the network slicing market due to several factors. As telecommunications infrastructure continues to expand rapidly across countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea, there is a growing demand for efficient network management and customization. Network slicing offers operators the ability to allocate network resources dynamically based on specific application requirements, enhancing overall network efficiency and the user experience. With the advent of 5G technology, which heavily relies on network slicing to support diverse services such as IoT, autonomous vehicles, and enhanced mobile broadband, the region has witnessed increased investments and deployments in this technology.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Network Slicing market include Affirmed Networks Inc., Amdocs, Inc., Argela Technologies, Aria Networks Ltd, BT Group PLC, Cisco Systems Inc., Ericsson Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd, Intel Corporation, Mavenir Inc., NEC Corporation, Nokia Corporation, NTT DOCOMO Inc., Samsung, VMware, Inc. and ZTE Corporation.

Key Developments:

In June 2024, Cisco said that it would set up a cybersecurity center in Taiwan and work with the government to train more people to work in the sector. Democratically governed Taiwan, which Beijing views as its own territory, has repeatedly complained of cyberattacks coming from China, targeting government officials and departments as well.

In June 2024, Samsung Electronics unveiled the industry's first hybrid refrigerator using semiconductor elements and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve energy efficiency and performance. The new Bespoke AI Hybrid Refrigerator adopts a hybrid cooling method that combines Peltier modules, along with a traditional compressor, reports Yonhap news agency.

Components Covered:

  • Services
  • Solutions
  • Other Components

Applications Covered:

  • Telecom operators
  • Network Function Virtualization
  • Real-Time Surveillance
  • Enterprises
  • Other Applications

End Users Covered:

  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Healthcare
  • Media and Entertainment
  • Government
  • Energy and Utilities
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Banking Finance Services and Insurance (BFSI)
  • Retail
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
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    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Application Analysis
  • 3.7 End User Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Network Slicing Market, By Component

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Services
    • 5.2.1 Managed Services
    • 5.2.2 Professional services
      • 5.2.2.1 Integration and Deployment
      • 5.2.2.2 Support and Maintenance
      • 5.2.2.3 Network design and planning
      • 5.2.2.4 Other Professional services
    • 5.2.3 Other Services
  • 5.3 Solutions
  • 5.4 Other Components

6 Global Network Slicing Market, By Application

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Telecom operators
  • 6.3 Network Function Virtualization
  • 6.4 Real-Time Surveillance
  • 6.5 Enterprises
  • 6.6 Other Applications

7 Global Network Slicing Market, By End User

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Transportation and Logistics
  • 7.3 Healthcare
  • 7.4 Media and Entertainment
  • 7.5 Government
  • 7.6 Energy and Utilities
  • 7.7 Manufacturing
  • 7.8 Automotive
  • 7.9 Banking Finance Services and Insurance (BFSI)
  • 7.10 Retail
  • 7.11 Other End Users

8 Global Network Slicing Market, By Geography

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 North America
    • 8.2.1 US
    • 8.2.2 Canada
    • 8.2.3 Mexico
  • 8.3 Europe
    • 8.3.1 Germany
    • 8.3.2 UK
    • 8.3.3 Italy
    • 8.3.4 France
    • 8.3.5 Spain
    • 8.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 8.4 Asia Pacific
    • 8.4.1 Japan
    • 8.4.2 China
    • 8.4.3 India
    • 8.4.4 Australia
    • 8.4.5 New Zealand
    • 8.4.6 South Korea
    • 8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 8.5 South America
    • 8.5.1 Argentina
    • 8.5.2 Brazil
    • 8.5.3 Chile
    • 8.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 8.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 8.6.2 UAE
    • 8.6.3 Qatar
    • 8.6.4 South Africa
    • 8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

9 Key Developments

  • 9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 9.3 New Product Launch
  • 9.4 Expansions
  • 9.5 Other Key Strategies

10 Company Profiling

  • 10.1 Affirmed Networks Inc.
  • 10.2 Amdocs, Inc.
  • 10.3 Argela Technologies
  • 10.4 Aria Networks Ltd
  • 10.5 BT Group PLC
  • 10.6 Cisco Systems Inc.
  • 10.7 Ericsson Inc.
  • 10.8 Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd
  • 10.9 Intel Corporation
  • 10.10 Mavenir Inc.
  • 10.11 NEC Corporation
  • 10.12 Nokia Corporation
  • 10.13 NTT DOCOMO Inc.
  • 10.14 Samsung
  • 10.15 VMware, Inc.
  • 10.16 ZTE Corporation

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Component (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Services (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Managed Services (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Professional services (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Integration and Deployment (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Support and Maintenance (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Network design and planning (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Other Professional services (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Other Services (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Solutions (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Other Components (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Telecom operators (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Network Function Virtualization (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Real-Time Surveillance (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Enterprises (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By End User (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Transportation and Logistics (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Healthcare (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Media and Entertainment (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Government (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Energy and Utilities (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Manufacturing (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Automotive (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 27 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Banking Finance Services and Insurance (BFSI) (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 28 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Retail (2022-2030) ($MN)
  • Table 29 Global Network Slicing Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2022-2030) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.