The network automation market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $10.97 billion in 2025 to $14 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing complexity of enterprise networks, expansion of cloud and hybrid IT environments, rising demand for network reliability, growing adoption of virtualization technologies, availability of software-defined networking tools.
The network automation market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in autonomous network operations, rising adoption of ai-driven network analytics, expansion of multi-cloud networking strategies, growing focus on zero-touch provisioning, increasing demand for network agility and scalability. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of intent-based networking solutions, rising deployment of sd-wan architectures, growing use of automated network provisioning tools, expansion of cloud-based network management platforms, enhanced focus on predictive network analytics.
The rising adoption of cloud-based services is expected to drive the growth of the network automation market in the coming years. Cloud-based services include a broad range of on-demand offerings delivered via the Internet, resulting in higher traffic volumes and more complex infrastructure demands. Network automation supports consistent infrastructure and operations, minimizes manual effort, and enhances operational efficiency - capabilities that are increasingly essential in cloud-enabled environments. For example, in April 2025, the American Bar Association, a U.S.-based professional organization, reported that around 75% of attorneys used cloud computing for work-related tasks, up from 69% in 2023 and approximately 70% in 2022. Hence, the growing adoption of cloud-based services is fueling the expansion of the network automation market.
Major companies in the network automation industry are concentrating on developing technological advancements, such as Networking Cloud Platforms, to improve network management, enhance scalability, and streamline operations through automation. A Networking Cloud Platform is a cloud-based solution that facilitates the management and orchestration of network resources, enabling organizations to automate processes, increase scalability, and boost overall network performance. For example, in June 2023, Cisco, a U.S.-based provider of networking hardware, software, and services renowned for its innovations in networking technology and solutions for enterprises, data centers, and cloud environments, introduced its Networking Cloud Platform. This platform simplifies equipment management by providing features like centralized monitoring, automated configuration, real-time analytics, and seamless integration with existing systems, allowing for efficient control over network devices and resources.
In July 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, a U.S.-based technology and enterprise solutions provider, acquired Juniper Networks, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company aims to enhance its cloud-native, AI-driven networking portfolio, broaden its enterprise IT and data center offerings, and accelerate innovation in hybrid cloud, AI, and networking technologies. Juniper Networks, Inc., based in the U.S., specializes in designing, developing, and delivering networking hardware, software, and services for enterprises and service providers.
Major companies operating in the network automation market are Cisco Systems Inc.; Juniper Networks Inc.; NetBrain Technologies Inc.; Forward Networks Inc.; SolarWinds Inc.; Apstra Inc.; BlueCat Networks Inc.; Entuity Ltd.; Veriflow Systems Inc.; Riverbed Technology Inc.; Itential LLC; Volta Networks Inc.; Sedona Systems Ltd.; Kentik Inc.; NetYCE B. V.; Versa Networks Inc.; AppViewX Inc.; 128 Technology Inc.; Anuta Networks Inc.; IBM Corporation; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Fujitsu Limited; Network Automation Inc.; Micro Focus International PLC; Arista Networks Inc.; Extreme Networks Inc.; BMC Software Inc.; SaltStack Inc.; BackBox Software Ltd.; HCL Technologies Limited; NVIDIA Corporation; Intraway Corporation.
North America was the largest region in the network automation market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the network automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the network automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Tariffs are influencing the network automation market by increasing costs of imported network appliances, specialized hardware accelerators, and supporting infrastructure used alongside automation software platforms. Enterprises and service providers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported networking equipment, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on hardware exports. These tariffs are increasing deployment costs and slowing network modernization initiatives. At the same time, they are encouraging cloud-based automation adoption, regional sourcing strategies, and greater reliance on software-centric network management solutions.
The network automation market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides network automation market statistics, including network automation industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a network automation market share, detailed network automation market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the network automation industry. This network automation market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Network automation refers to software designed to automate the provisioning and management of networks and security, aiming to maximize efficiency and functionality. This software predicts the most efficient way to map, configure, provision, and manage networks, thereby accelerating application development through the automation of network and security provisioning management.
The main types of network automation include network automation tools, SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Networking), network virtualization, and intent-based networking. Network automation tools are responsible for the automated management, configuration, testing, deployment, and operation of network devices. The features offered by these tools include network device mapping and discovery, network configuration management, network resource provisioning or capacity planning, and others. These solutions find deployment across various sectors such as IT & telecom, BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance), manufacturing, healthcare, energy & utilities, education, and others, through on-premise and cloud modes. Network automation is provided in two modes such as solutions and services.
The network automation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing software tools to provide automated network and security management to maximize network performance and efficiency by using network virtualization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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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The network automation market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.97 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in autonomous network operations, rising adoption of ai-driven network analytics, expansion of multi-cloud networking strategies, growing focus on zero-touch provisioning, increasing demand for network agility and scalability. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of intent-based networking solutions, rising deployment of sd-wan architectures, growing use of automated network provisioning tools, expansion of cloud-based network management platforms, enhanced focus on predictive network analytics.
The rising adoption of cloud-based services is expected to drive the growth of the network automation market in the coming years. Cloud-based services include a broad range of on-demand offerings delivered via the Internet, resulting in higher traffic volumes and more complex infrastructure demands. Network automation supports consistent infrastructure and operations, minimizes manual effort, and enhances operational efficiency - capabilities that are increasingly essential in cloud-enabled environments. For example, in April 2025, the American Bar Association, a U.S.-based professional organization, reported that around 75% of attorneys used cloud computing for work-related tasks, up from 69% in 2023 and approximately 70% in 2022. Hence, the growing adoption of cloud-based services is fueling the expansion of the network automation market.
Major companies in the network automation industry are concentrating on developing technological advancements, such as Networking Cloud Platforms, to improve network management, enhance scalability, and streamline operations through automation. A Networking Cloud Platform is a cloud-based solution that facilitates the management and orchestration of network resources, enabling organizations to automate processes, increase scalability, and boost overall network performance. For example, in June 2023, Cisco, a U.S.-based provider of networking hardware, software, and services renowned for its innovations in networking technology and solutions for enterprises, data centers, and cloud environments, introduced its Networking Cloud Platform. This platform simplifies equipment management by providing features like centralized monitoring, automated configuration, real-time analytics, and seamless integration with existing systems, allowing for efficient control over network devices and resources.
In July 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company, a U.S.-based technology and enterprise solutions provider, acquired Juniper Networks, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company aims to enhance its cloud-native, AI-driven networking portfolio, broaden its enterprise IT and data center offerings, and accelerate innovation in hybrid cloud, AI, and networking technologies. Juniper Networks, Inc., based in the U.S., specializes in designing, developing, and delivering networking hardware, software, and services for enterprises and service providers.
Major companies operating in the network automation market are Cisco Systems Inc.; Juniper Networks Inc.; NetBrain Technologies Inc.; Forward Networks Inc.; SolarWinds Inc.; Apstra Inc.; BlueCat Networks Inc.; Entuity Ltd.; Veriflow Systems Inc.; Riverbed Technology Inc.; Itential LLC; Volta Networks Inc.; Sedona Systems Ltd.; Kentik Inc.; NetYCE B. V.; Versa Networks Inc.; AppViewX Inc.; 128 Technology Inc.; Anuta Networks Inc.; IBM Corporation; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Fujitsu Limited; Network Automation Inc.; Micro Focus International PLC; Arista Networks Inc.; Extreme Networks Inc.; BMC Software Inc.; SaltStack Inc.; BackBox Software Ltd.; HCL Technologies Limited; NVIDIA Corporation; Intraway Corporation.
North America was the largest region in the network automation market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the network automation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the network automation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Tariffs are influencing the network automation market by increasing costs of imported network appliances, specialized hardware accelerators, and supporting infrastructure used alongside automation software platforms. Enterprises and service providers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported networking equipment, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on hardware exports. These tariffs are increasing deployment costs and slowing network modernization initiatives. At the same time, they are encouraging cloud-based automation adoption, regional sourcing strategies, and greater reliance on software-centric network management solutions.
The network automation market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides network automation market statistics, including network automation industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a network automation market share, detailed network automation market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the network automation industry. This network automation market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Network automation refers to software designed to automate the provisioning and management of networks and security, aiming to maximize efficiency and functionality. This software predicts the most efficient way to map, configure, provision, and manage networks, thereby accelerating application development through the automation of network and security provisioning management.
The main types of network automation include network automation tools, SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Networking), network virtualization, and intent-based networking. Network automation tools are responsible for the automated management, configuration, testing, deployment, and operation of network devices. The features offered by these tools include network device mapping and discovery, network configuration management, network resource provisioning or capacity planning, and others. These solutions find deployment across various sectors such as IT & telecom, BFSI (banking, financial services, and insurance), manufacturing, healthcare, energy & utilities, education, and others, through on-premise and cloud modes. Network automation is provided in two modes such as solutions and services.
The network automation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing software tools to provide automated network and security management to maximize network performance and efficiency by using network virtualization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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.
This product will be delivered within 1-3 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Network Automation Market Characteristics
3. Network Automation Market Supply Chain Analysis
4. Global Network Automation Market Trends and Strategies
5. Network Automation Market Analysis of End Use Industries
7. Global Network Automation Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
8. Global Network Automation Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
9. Network Automation Market Segmentation
10. Network Automation Market, Industry Metrics by Country
11. Network Automation Market Regional and Country Analysis
12. Asia-Pacific Network Automation Market
13. China Network Automation Market
14. India Network Automation Market
15. Japan Network Automation Market
16. Australia Network Automation Market
17. Indonesia Network Automation Market
18. South Korea Network Automation Market
19. Taiwan Network Automation Market
20. South East Asia Network Automation Market
21. Western Europe Network Automation Market
22. UK Network Automation Market
23. Germany Network Automation Market
24. France Network Automation Market
25. Italy Network Automation Market
26. Spain Network Automation Market
27. Eastern Europe Network Automation Market
28. Russia Network Automation Market
29. North America Network Automation Market
30. USA Network Automation Market
31. Canada Network Automation Market
32. South America Network Automation Market
33. Brazil Network Automation Market
34. Middle East Network Automation Market
35. Africa Network Automation Market
37. Network Automation Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
38. Network Automation Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
41. Network Automation Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
42. Appendix
Executive Summary
Network Automation Market Global Report 2026 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses network automation market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for network automation? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The network automation market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Solution Type: Network Automation Tools; SD-WAN And Network Virtualization; Intent-Based Networking2) By Component: Solution; Services
3) By Deployment Mode: On-premises; Cloud
4) By Industry Vertical: IT And Telecom; BFSI; Manufacturing; Healthcare; Energy And Utilities; Education; Other Industry Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Network Automation Tools: Configuration Management Tools; Network Monitoring Tools; Orchestration Tools; Analytics And Reporting Tools2) By SD-WAN And Network Virtualization: SD-WAN Solutions; Network Function Virtualization (NFV); Virtual Private Network (VPN) Solutions
3) By Intent-Based Networking: Policy Management Tools; Automation Frameworks; Assurance And Analytics Solutions
Companies Mentioned: Cisco Systems Inc.; Juniper Networks Inc.; NetBrain Technologies Inc.; Forward Networks Inc.; SolarWinds Inc.; Apstra Inc.; BlueCat Networks Inc.; Entuity Ltd.; Veriflow Systems Inc.; Riverbed Technology Inc.; Itential LLC; Volta Networks Inc.; Sedona Systems Ltd.; Kentik Inc.; NetYCE B. V.; Versa Networks Inc.; AppViewX Inc.; 128 Technology Inc.; Anuta Networks Inc.; IBM Corporation; Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP; Fujitsu Limited; Network Automation Inc.; Micro Focus International PLC; Arista Networks Inc.; Extreme Networks Inc.; BMC Software Inc.; SaltStack Inc.; BackBox Software Ltd.; HCL Technologies Limited; NVIDIA Corporation; Intraway Corporation
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Network Automation market report include:- Cisco Systems Inc.
- Juniper Networks Inc.
- NetBrain Technologies Inc.
- Forward Networks Inc.
- SolarWinds Inc.
- Apstra Inc.
- BlueCat Networks Inc.
- Entuity Ltd.
- Veriflow Systems Inc.
- Riverbed Technology Inc.
- Itential LLC
- Volta Networks Inc.
- Sedona Systems Ltd.
- Kentik Inc.
- NetYCE B. V.
- Versa Networks Inc.
- AppViewX Inc.
- 128 Technology Inc.
- Anuta Networks Inc.
- IBM Corporation
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
- Fujitsu Limited
- Network Automation Inc.
- Micro Focus International PLC
- Arista Networks Inc.
- Extreme Networks Inc.
- BMC Software Inc.
- SaltStack Inc.
- BackBox Software Ltd.
- HCL Technologies Limited
- NVIDIA Corporation
- Intraway Corporation
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | February 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 14 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 36.97 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 27.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 33 |
