The NAO market grew modestly in 2023 due to the continued demand for AI-driven automation solutions

The network automation and orchestration (NAO) market grew by 4.5% year-on-year in 2023 to reach USD10.2 billion. A new generation of management, control and orchestration technology is required to support both complex 5G standalone (SA) deployments and the delivery of new service types that are enabled by them.

This article is based on Analysys Mason’s Network automation and orchestration: worldwide market shares 2023, which provides market share data for the NAO software systems market, with a detailed evaluation of product and professional services delivery types and specific regional developments. It analyses the business environment and regional dynamics influencing the market, offers key recommendations and insights and provides detailed profiles of leading vendors in the NAO market. Here, we give a brief insight into the NAO market in 2023, highlight market trends and outline vendors’ NAO strategies.