Network automation and orchestration: worldwide forecast 2021–2026

This report provides forecasts for communications service provider (CSP) spending on network automation and orchestration (NAO) software systems and related services for 2021–2026. The NAO market will grow by USD8.8 billion between 2020 and 2026, largely due to the continued adoption of network control and orchestration (NCO) solutions.

This forecast report and associated data annex provide:

• a detailed, 6-year worldwide forecast for spending in the NAO market, split into:
  • three main application sub-segments: network orchestrators, WAN SDN and EMS/NMS
  • two delivery types: product-related and professional services (PS)
  • four telecoms services: mobile, IoT, consumer fixed and business fixed
  • eight geographical regions: Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), developed Asia–Pacific (DVAP), emerging Asia–Pacific (EMAP), Latin America (LATAM), the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), North America (NA), Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Western Europe (WE)
• an examination of the key market drivers and how they will affect spending during the forecast period
• analysis of the business environment and regional dynamics that will influence the NAO market
• a detailed market definition
• recommendations for CSPs and vendors.