Global Fog Computing Market by Type (Hardware, Software), Component (Data Processors, Fog Nodes, Physical & Virtual Nodes), Application - Forecast 2024-2030

The Fog Computing Market size was estimated at USD 2.72 billion in 2023, USD 3.10 billion in 2024, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.36% to reach USD 6.96 billion by 2030.

Fog computing is a decentralized infrastructure in which data, computing, storage, and applications are located between the data source and the cloud. Fog computing or fog networking, or fogging, is an architecture that utilizes edge devices to carry out a significant amount of computation, storage, and transmission locally and routed over the Internet backbone. This fog computing infrastructure performs real-time processing of the data they receive, with a millisecond response time. Fog computing is often done to improve efficiency, though it may also be used for security and compliance. Rising awareness and concern about privacy and data security and increasing integration of fog computing in 5G technology drive market development. However, a lack of technical experts and knowledge of fog computing technologies may hamper the market growth in the forecasted period. The factors contributing to the market opportunity are the rising prevalence and integration of IoT and artificial intelligence in fog computing, a key enabler for providing efficient, effective, and manageable communication between many smart IoT devices.

Regional Insights

The Americas has a significant landscape owing to the intense research & development (R&D) in fog computing, higher penetration of the Internet of Things (IoT), and the creation of several IoT and cloud start-ups are the primary driving reasons for growth in the Americas. In Europe, rising advancement and new product development by key market players, government support for the expansion of connected cars, smart city initiatives, and widespread usage of cloud solutions in the fog computing market are expected to advance the market in the region. Asia-Pacific countries such as China, Japan, Australia, India, and others have seen the highest number of countries transition to cloud computing & cloud platform usage, paving the way for fog computing technologies. While the expansion in Asia-Pacific is primarily due to businesses' widespread adoption of cloud platforms to improve efficiency and the government's increased focus on smart cities and intelligent buildings.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Fog Computing Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Fog Computing Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Fog Computing Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include ADLINK Technology Inc., Amazon Web Services, Inc., AT&T, Inc., Cisco System, inc., ClearBlade, Inc., Cloudflare, Inc., Cradlepoint, Inc., Dell, Inc., Digi International Inc., Edge Intelligence Software, Inc., F5, Inc., Fujitsu Limited, General Electric Company, Google LLC by Alphabet, Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Hitachi, Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Intel Corporation, International Business Machine Corporation, IOTech Systems Limited, Johnson Controls International PLC, Litmus Automation Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Moxa Inc., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Oracle Corporation, Saguna Networks Ltd., SAP SE, Schneider Electric SE, TATA Consultancy Services Limited, Toshiba Corporation, VMware, Inc., and zion Technologies, Inc.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Fog Computing Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

• Type
  • Hardware
  • Software
    • Customized Application Software
    • Fog Computing Platform
• Component
  • Data Processors
  • Fog Nodes
    • Devices
    • Gateaway
    • Servers
  • Physical & Virtual Nodes
  • Security Tools
• Application
  • Building & Home Automation
  • Connected Healthcare
  • Security & Surveillance
  • Smart Energy
  • Smart Manufacturing

• Region
  • Americas
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Canada
    • Mexico
    • United States
      • California
      • Florida
      • Illinois
      • New York
      • Ohio
      • Pennsylvania
      • Texas
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Australia
    • China
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Japan
    • Malaysia
    • Philippines
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa
    • Denmark
    • Egypt
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Israel
    • Italy
    • Netherlands
    • Nigeria
    • Norway
    • Poland
    • Qatar
    • Russia
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Spain
    • Sweden
    • Switzerland
    • Turkey
    • United Arab Emirates
    • United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Fog Computing Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Fog Computing Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Fog Computing Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Fog Computing Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Fog Computing Market?

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