Information Technology Networks Global Market Report 2026: Set to Reach $88.96 Billion by 2030 as Cloud, 5G and AI Adoption Accelerates
Dublin, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Information Technology (IT) Networks Market Report 2026" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global information technology (IT) networks market is experiencing strong growth, driven by enterprise digitization, rising internet penetration and continued investment in network infrastructure. The market is projected to grow from $61.44 billion in 2025 to $66.04 billion in 2026, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. Historical growth has been supported by the expansion of enterprise IT infrastructure, telecom backbone networks and traditional networking hardware systems.
Looking ahead, the IT networks market is forecast to reach $88.96 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 7.7%. Growth during the forecast period is expected to be supported by rapid enterprise cloud migration, increasing cybersecurity requirements, the expansion of 5G and next-generation connectivity, and greater adoption of edge computing. Demand for scalable, secure and automated network management solutions will also create opportunities for technology providers and network infrastructure vendors.
Key IT networking trends include the expansion of software-defined networking and virtualized network infrastructure, alongside growing adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud networking architectures. Enterprises are also implementing zero-trust network frameworks to strengthen security across increasingly distributed technology environments. Edge-enabled network models, high-speed 5G backhaul and core network upgrades are expected to remain important areas of investment as organizations seek greater performance, reliability and operational flexibility.
Rising global data traffic is a major factor supporting information technology networks market growth. The increasing use of high-bandwidth applications, particularly video streaming, cloud platforms and data-intensive enterprise services, is placing additional pressure on network infrastructure. IT networks connect devices, servers and data centers through routing and switching technologies that help manage data securely and reliably across local and global environments.
According to Ericsson, mobile network data traffic increased by approximately 6% between the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. Global mobile network traffic reached 145 exabytes during the first quarter of 2024. Continued growth in mobile data consumption is expected to increase demand for higher-capacity networks, advanced traffic management tools and resilient connectivity solutions.
Technology providers are responding by investing in artificial intelligence-driven operations platforms that improve network automation, reliability and real-time management. These platforms use machine learning, telemetry and analytics to identify potential faults, optimize performance and accelerate issue resolution. Their adoption can help network operators reduce downtime, strengthen security and manage increasingly complex computing environments more efficiently.
In January 2026, Hong Kong-based IT service management company 3 E Network Technology Group Limited introduced the 3 E Intellisight Platform for AI computing infrastructure. The platform combines real-time Internet of Things telemetry, AI analytics and data-driven automation to manage high-density computing clusters. Its capabilities include predictive fault detection using vibration, thermal and voltage stability data, as well as automated workflow orchestration designed to enable faster remediation, minimize service disruptions and improve service-level agreement compliance.
Merger and acquisition activity is also reshaping the competitive environment. In February 2025, Nokia Corporation acquired Infinera Corporation for an undisclosed amount. The transaction was intended to expand Nokia's optical networking scale, accelerate innovation in high-capacity data center and telecommunications infrastructure, and strengthen its ability to address AI-driven demand for advanced connectivity and next-generation network solutions.
North America was the largest region in the information technology networks market in 2025, supported by advanced digital infrastructure, substantial cloud adoption and sustained enterprise technology investment. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period as connectivity expands and businesses accelerate digital transformation. The market report covers Asia-Pacific, Southeast Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. Countries covered include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Italy and Spain.
Markets Covered:
1) By Component: Hardware; Software; Services
2) By Deployment Mode: On Premise; Cloud Based; Hybrid
3) By Organization Size: Small And Medium Enterprises; Large Enterprises
4) By Application: Voice Communication; Data Communication; Video Communication; Cloud Services; Business Operations Connectivity
5) By End User: Telecommunications Service Providers; Enterprises; Government And Public Sector; Cloud Service Providers
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Servers And Storage Devices; Switches And Routers; Network Security Appliances; Wireless Networking Devices; Data Center Equipment; End User Devices
2) By Software: Network Management Software; Network Security Software; Virtualization Software; Cloud Networking Software; Routing And Switching Software; Application Networking Software
3) By Services: Network Integration Services; Consulting Services; Managed Network Services; Support And Maintenance Services; Training Services; Deployment Services
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.
The companies featured in this Information Technology (IT) Networks market report include:
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