Micro Mobile Data Center Market Report 2031 by Segments, Geography, Dynamics, Recent Developments, and Strategic Insights

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Rack Unit (Up to 25 RU, 25-40 RU, Above 40 RU); Application (Instant DC and Retrofit, High Density Networks, Remote Office Support, Mobile Computing, Others); Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises, Small and Medium-Size Enterprises); Industry Vertical (BFSI, Retail, Healthcare, IT and Telecom, Manufacturing, Others), and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPRE00007643
  • Category : Technology, Media and Telecommunications
  • No. of Pages : 150
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Micro Mobile Data Center Market Scope 2031

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The micro mobile data center market size is projected to reach US$ 20.03 billion by 2031 from US$ 4.45 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 20.7% during 2023–2031. Increasing demand for micro mobile data centers in the e-commerce industry is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Analysis

Micro mobile data centers are critical to enabling edge computing capabilities. They act as nodes for various number of applications, including Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), real-time analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Furthermore, micro mobile data centers serve the infrastructural requirements of 5G telecommunications networks while also providing IT services to remote and branch offices. In addition, the growing adoption of cloud-based solutions and services is raising the need for micro mobile data centers globally, further creating an opportunity for the growth of the market.

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Overview

A micro data center (MDC) is a small, self-contained data center that is intended to be deployed close to the users or devices it supports. Micro data centers are portable and available in a variety of sizes, including a half-rack, a single rack, numerous racks, and even a small ISO shipping container (20 feet long by 8 feet wide). They can be used indoors or outdoors, depending on the needs. Although the majority of micro data centers are floor-standing, for greater flexibility, smaller versions can also be wall-mounted.

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Micro Mobile Data Center Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 1,736.1 Million in 2019
Market Size Value byUS$ 8,359.8 Million by 2027
Growth rateCAGR of 21.7% from 2020-2027
Forecast Period2020-2027
Base Year2020
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Micro Mobile Data Center Market Drivers and Opportunities

Increasing Number of Connected Devices

According to the report by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, the number of devices connected through Massive IoT technologies reached approximately 500 million at the end of 2022. This growth of Massive IoT technologies is due to the added capabilities in the networks, which enables Massive IoT to coexist with 4G and 5G in frequency division duplex (FDD) bands via spectrum sharing. Also, in 2022, broadband IoT reached 1.3 billion connections and helped connect the largest share of all cellular IoT devices. In addition, the rising adoption of 5G worldwide is boosting the number of IoT devices. According to the Groupe Speciale Mobile Association (GSMA), in 2022, 5G penetration accounted for 17% across the world, which is expected to reach 54% by 2030. North America has the highest 5G penetration; it was recorded to be 39% in 2022 and is expected to reach 91% by 2030. Similarly, in 2022, Asia Pacific (except China) and Europe recorded 4% and 11% of 5G penetration, which is expected to reach 41% and 87% by 2030, respectively. This rise in the number of connected devices will generate a large amount of data, which will further fuel the growth of the market.

Rising Demand for Cloud Computing

A study conducted by the International Data Group found that 18% of organizations intend to deploy cloud computing solutions at some time, while 69% of businesses are currently using cloud technology in some capacity. Meanwhile, according to Dell, businesses that make investments in big data, cloud, mobility, and security see up to 53% quicker revenue growth than their rivals. This research indicates that more and more tech-savvy companies and corporate executives are realizing the numerous advantages of the cloud computing movement. Thus, such a growing adoption of cloud computing is expected to propel the market growth in the forecasted period.

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the micro mobile data center market analysis are rack unit, application, enterprise size, and industry vertical.

  • Based on the Rack Unit, the micro mobile data center market is segmented into Up to 25 RU, 25-40 RU, and above 40 RU. The above 40 RU segment is anticipated to witness significant growth in the forecasted period.
  • Based on application, the market is segmented into instant DC and retrofit, high density networks, remote office support, mobile computing, and others. The instant DC and retrofit segment is anticipated to witness significant growth in the forecasted period.
  • Based on enterprise size, the market is bifurcated into large enterprises and small and medium-size enterprises. The small and medium-size enterprises segment is anticipated to witness significant growth in the forecasted period.
  • Based on industry vertical, the market is segmented into BFSI, retail, healthcare, IT and telecom, manufacturing, and others. The BFSI segment is anticipated to witness significant growth in the forecasted period.

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the micro mobile data center market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

North America has dominated the market. The region has a large number of well-known micro mobile data center providers. In addition, the BFSI and IT and telecom industries are witnessing tremendous growth in the region, fueling the growth of the market. Furthermore, the demand for micro mobile data centers is rising due to its growing adoption among SMEs, further propelling market growth in the region.

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Report Scope

Micro Mobile Data Center Market News and Recent Developments

The micro mobile data center market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the micro mobile data center market are listed below:

  • Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, announced the local availability in Africa of the Vertiv SmartCabinet 2, a self-contained micro data center for edge computing applications, including banking and financial institutes, warehousing, education, government, and retail customers. (Source: Vertiv, Press Release, 2023)
  • Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced it has expanded its Micro Data Center solutions portfolio with the introduction of the Easy Micro Data Center Series for standard IT and commercial environments. Easy Micro Data Centers are designed to contain and deliver all compute, storage and necessary infrastructure to support edge computing applications, combining speed, reliability, and affordability. (Source: Schneider Electric, Press Release, 2021)

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Micro Mobile Data Center Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • Micro mobile data center market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • Micro mobile data center market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
  • Micro mobile data center market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the micro mobile data center market
  • Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Rack Unit ; Application ; Enterprise Size ; Industry Vertical and Geography

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the expected CAGR of the micro mobile data center market?

The global micro mobile data center market is estimated to register a CAGR of 20.7% during the forecast period 2023–2031.

What would be the estimated value of the micro mobile data center market by 2031?

The global micro mobile data center market is expected to reach US$ 20.03 billion by 2031.

What are the future trends of the micro mobile data center market?

Increasing demand for micro mobile data centers in the e-commerce industry to play a significant role in the global micro mobile data center market in the coming years.

Which are the leading players operating in the micro mobile data center market?

The key players holding majority shares in the global micro mobile data center market are Canovate, Dataracks, Dell Inc., Eaton Corporation, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, Panduit, Rittal GmbH and Co. KG, Zella DC, and Schneider Electric.

Which region dominated the micro mobile data center market in 2023?

North America dominated the micro mobile data center market in 2023.

What are the driving factors impacting the micro mobile data center market?

Increasing number of connected devices is the major factors that propel the global micro mobile data center market.

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  1. Data Collection and Secondary Research:

As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.

Several associations trade associates, technical forums, institutes, societies and organizations are accessed to gain technical as well as market related insights through their publications such as research papers, blogs and press releases related to the studies are referred to get cues about the market. Further, white papers, journals, magazines, and other news articles published in the last 3 years are scrutinized and analyzed to understand the current market trends.

  1. Primary Research:

The primarily interview analysis comprise of data obtained from industry participants interview and answers to survey questions gathered by in-house primary team.

For primary research, interviews are conducted with industry experts/CEOs/Marketing Managers/Sales Managers/VPs/Subject Matter Experts from both demand and supply side to get a 360-degree view of the market. The primary team conducts several interviews based on the complexity of the markets to understand the various market trends and dynamics which makes research more credible and precise.

A typical research interview fulfils the following functions:

  • Provides first-hand information on the market size, market trends, growth trends, competitive landscape, and outlook
  • Validates and strengthens in-house secondary research findings
  • Develops the analysis team’s expertise and market understanding

Primary research involves email interactions and telephone interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:

  • Industry participants: VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers and national sales managers
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, research analysts and key opinion leaders specializing in the electronics and semiconductor industry.

Below is the breakup of our primary respondents by company, designation, and region:

Research Methodology

Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.

  1. Data Analysis:

Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

  • 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:

We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.

  • 3.2 Country Level Data:

Various factors that are especially aligned to the country are taken into account to determine the market size for a certain area and country, including the presence of vendors, such as headquarters and offices, the country's GDP, demand patterns, and industry growth. To comprehend the market dynamics for the nation, a number of growth variables, inhibitors, application areas, and current market trends are researched. The aforementioned elements aid in determining the country's overall market's growth potential.

  • 3.3 Company Profile:

The “Table of Contents” is formulated by listing and analyzing more than 25 - 30 companies operating in the market ecosystem across geographies. However, we profile only 10 companies as a standard practice in our syndicate reports. These 10 companies comprise leading, emerging, and regional players. Nonetheless, our analysis is not restricted to the 10 listed companies, we also analyze other companies present in the market to develop a holistic view and understand the prevailing trends. The “Company Profiles” section in the report covers key facts, business description, products & services, financial information, SWOT analysis, and key developments. The financial information presented is extracted from the annual reports and official documents of the publicly listed companies. Upon collecting the information for the sections of respective companies, we verify them via various primary sources and then compile the data in respective company profiles. The company level information helps us in deriving the base number as well as in forecasting the market size.

  • 3.4 Developing Base Number:

Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.

  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.

We follow an iterative model, wherein we share our research findings with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) until consensus view of the market is not formulated – this model negates any drastic deviation in the opinions of experts. Only validated and universally acceptable research findings are quoted in our reports.

We have important check points that we use to validate our research findings – which we call – data triangulation, where we validate the information, we generate from secondary sources with primary interviews and then we re-validate with our internal data bases and Subject matter experts. This comprehensive model enables us to deliver high quality, reliable data in shortest possible time.

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