Data Center Infrastructure Management Market Report

Market Insights

“The global data center infrastructure management market is expected to grow from USD 3.25 billion in 2024 to USD 5.57 billion by 2030, at a healthy CAGR of 9.94% during 2024-2030.”

Market Dynamics

Introduction:

Data Center Infrastructure Management, or DCIM, is a comprehensive method of monitoring, managing, and optimizing physical resources and assets in a data center. It fills the gap between IT and facility management by offering real-time insight into power consumption, cooling effectiveness, server utilization, space usage, and overall operational performance. The data center infrastructure market is escalating, with the growing popularity of hybrid IT environments translating into greater demand for cloud-based DCIM solutions for remote monitoring and management of dispersed data centers. Moreover, the integration of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation has also improved the performance of DCIM software.

Market Drivers:

Increasing Data Center Complexity

The increasing complexity of data centers, comprising hardware, software, physical infrastructure, and services that need seamless integration, is a significant factor driving the growth of the DCIM market. The IT infrastructure's complexity has increased as companies are moving more and more towards cloud-based environments, especially in multicloud and hybrid setups. Therefore, Vast volumes of data need to be processed quickly in large organisations, and maximum availability should be ensured with minimal power consumption. This has caused an increasing need for efficient data center management to maintain the optimum performance, minimize downtime, and maximize efficiency. Additionally, innovations in data center technologies, including AI-enabled automation, liquid cooling systems, edge data centers, and predictive analytics, will continue to accelerate the need for stable DCIM tools for future environments and service needs.

Market Challenges:

High Implementation Costs of DCIM Solutions

High implementation costs continue to be a major challenge to the  widespread adoption of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solutions.  It starts with an up-front payment of software license costs, frequently packaged in tiers that involve extra costs for monitoring power, tracking assets, and controlling environments. In addition to software, the installation of physical components such as environmental sensors, intelligent power distribution units, and network hardware imposes  additional costs. Seamless integration with legacy IT and facility systems involves bespoke development, both costly and time-intensive. Moreover, organizations need to spend on training staff or recruiting  experienced staff to run and maintain the system efficiently, which further adds to the overall costs.

Market Opportunities:

Increasing Investments in Data Centers

Growing investments in data center technologies present a significant opportunity for the growth of the DCIM market. Global investment in the first half of 2024 hit USD 22 billion, propelled by strong demand for more capacity, greater agility in data center performance, and more energy efficiency. As data center operators grow and expand their data centers, they need advanced tools to handle intricate environments, optimize resources, and improve operational efficiency. Growing investments in data center technologies by large tech players such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, IBM, and Alibaba Cloud provide great opportunities for growth for DCIM vendors. Moreover, sustainability has also led to the need for DCIM solutions. With the increasing green data center trend, the need for DCIM solutions will grow to minimize carbon footprints, hence driving the growth of this market.

Recent Product Development: 

• In February 2025, FNT Software partnered with Netcon Americas to provide better IT, data center, and telecommunication infrastructure management. This union combines FNT's cutting-edge DCIM software with Netcon's consulting capabilities, providing better visibility, automation, and operational efficiency. With mutual emphasis on innovation, the companies seek to maximize IT and telecom networks, ensuring higher reliability and transformational outcomes for customers. 

• In October 2024, Schneider Electric acquired a 75% controlling stake in Motivair Corporation to enhance its data center cooling solutions. Motivair, a liquid cooling provider, focuses on Distribution Units, Rear Door Heat Exchangers, and thermal management solutions. The acquisition was to boost Schneider's portfolio in the face of increasing demand for effective cooling in AI-powered data centers. Motivair operated under its current leadership, with Schneider set to buy the remaining 25% by 2028.

Market Segments' Analysis

By Functionality Type

“Asset Management segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.”

By functionality type, the DCIM market is segmented into performance optimization, asset management, configuration, operational monitoring, reporting & dashboards, and other functionalities. The asset management segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period as it is essential for monitoring and optimizing physical and virtual assets to ensure efficient and secure data center operations. It includes tracking all hardware, software, and related infrastructure assets. Asset management includes inventory management, workflow & change management, and location tracking. Additionally, the integration of asset management solutions with DCIM platforms seamlessly produces a seamless workflow transition, accurate tracking of changes, and regulatory compliance, ultimately achieving the stability and performance of data center infrastructure. 

By Deployment Type

“Cloud segment is expected to dominate the DCIM market during the forecast period.”

By deployment type, the DCIM market is segmented into on-premises and cloud. The Cloud segment is expected to dominate the DCIM market with the largest share during the forecast period. The growing demand for flexible, versatile, and cost-effective ways to monitor data center infrastructure will drive the adoption of cloud-based DCIM solutions. Cloud-based DCIM enables remote access for monitoring, analysis, and control of data center assets without the need for on-site servers and hardware. Moreover,  Industry reports indicate that cloud-based DCIM adoption rates will surge quickly because it can incorporate technologies such as AI and ML, which optimize energy usage and forecast hardware failure. 

Regional insights

“The North American region is expected to hold the largest share of the DCIM market.”

In terms of region, the DCIM market is segmented into the North American region, the European region, the Asia-Pacific region, and the rest of the world. North America is expected to hold the largest share of the DCIM market, driven by the combination of advanced technological infrastructure and high data center concentration. The North American region accounts for more than 40% of the total data centers in the world. Moreover, the rapid adoption of the latest technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing in the region is generating massive amounts of data, which needs advanced DCIM solutions to manage effectively.

Key Players

Most of the major players compete in some of the factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the DCIM market -  

• Schneider Electric
• Vertiv
• Johnson Controls
• Eaton
• Delta Electronics
• Huawei
• ABB
• Rittal
• FNT Software
• Franklin Electric

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Report Features

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• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

The Data Center Infrastructure Management Market is segmented into the following categories. 

Data Center Infrastructure Management Market, by Offering Type

• DCIM Software (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Services (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Data Center Infrastructure Management Market, by Functionality Type

• Performance Optimization (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Asset Management (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Configuration (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Operational Monitoring (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Reporting & Dashboards (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
•  Other Functionalities (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Data Center Infrastructure Management Market, by Deployment Mode Type

• On-Premises (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Cloud (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Data Center Infrastructure Management Market, by Tier Type

• Tier 1 (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Tier 2 (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Tier 3 (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Tier 4 (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Data Center Infrastructure Management Market, by Data Center Size Type

• Small Data Centers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Mid-Sized Data Centers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Large Data Centers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Data Center Infrastructure Management Market, by End-Use Type

• Enterprises (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Telecom Service Providers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
• Cloud Service Providers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)

Data Center Infrastructure Management Market, by Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, Italy, The UK, and the Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

Research Methodology

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• We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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