Micro Mobile Data Center Market Analysis

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Overview

The Micro Mobile Data Center Market size is projected to grow from USD 7.199 Billion in 2024 to USD 24.04 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.27% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Additionally, the market size for micro mobile data center was valued at USD 6.06 Billion in 2023.

Growing adoption of hyper-scale data centers in large companies, increasing utilization of more renewable assets, and growing need for energy-efficient data centers are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

Figure 1: Micro Mobile Data Center Market Size, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Trends

Growing demand for plug-and-play data centers is driving the market growth

Market CAGR for micro mobile data centers is being driven by the advancements in the technological landscape and businesses becoming more centralized, the requirement for acquisitions in traditional data centers has declined. As a result, the demand for more consolidated and efficient data centers to be established across offices has started to emerge. Plug-and-play micro data centers deliver fully integrated and pre-tested solutions. These data centers can efficiently scale up as per the growing demands of an organization. However, the most attractive thing is that micro mobile data centers permit faster deployment. The plug-and-play approach has been confirmed to be amazing, thus allowing deploy data centers in just a few days rather than weeks or even months.

Additionally, the Implementation of cloud-based and cloud-computing services by organizations and enterprises has been rising incessantly in the last couple of years. The rising focus on low power consumption and cost-effectiveness results from the growing investments in these fields. The rise in data traffic has further increased emphasis on the cloud. Micro-mobile data centers help decrease the dormancy between devices and the cloud, thus improving the presentation of cloud services. Moreover, micro-mobile data centers are extremely portable and energy efficient, thus making them superior compared to traditional data centers. These micro-mobile data centers also enhance data security and reduce latency with the emergence of the Internet of Things and growing digital traffic.

The need for data management is encouraging companies like Schneider Electric, Dell and Huawei to increase their investments in data centers, thus augmenting the reliance on micro mobile data centers. For instance, in March 2019, Colo provider ScaleMatrix acquired Instant Data Centers, formerly Elliptical Mobile Solutions, an Arizona-based micro modular data center manufacturer. ScaleMatrix recently launched a modular enclosure to incorporate Instant Data Centers modular designs into its enclosures.

The demand for computing power is growing in multiple sectors, including industries, distribution warehouses, telecom clouds, offices, and others. Telecommunication firms are deploying higher-density micro mobile data centers with 8kW to 10kW per cabinet. Distribution centers that require high computing power to manage transactions, inventory, and shipping data prefer micro mobile data centers to process orders more quickly. Additionally, retail outlets are now focusing on growing their in-store computing power to assist customers with real-time discounts and advertise products they are most likely to purchase. This increase in demand for real-time computing is expected to drive the growth of the micro mobile data center market revenue.

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Segment Insights

Micro Mobile Data Center Application Insights

The global micro mobile data center market segmentation, based on application, includes instant & retrofit, high-density networks, remote office, and mobile computing. The remote office segment dominated the market, accounting for 35% of market revenue (2.12 Billion). In developing economies, category growth is driven by the switch to work-from-home and remote working, increasing the demand for security concerns in data centers. However, mobile computing is the fastest-growing category due to the growing functionality provided by smartphones.

Micro Mobile Data Center Rack Size Insights

The global micro mobile data center market segmentation, based on rack size, includes 5-25 RU, 26-50 RU, and 51-100 RU. The 5-25 RU category generated the most income over the forecast period. This is due to its high range and greater capacities that accommodate larger facilities. However, 51-100 RU is the fastest-growing category due to the growing popularity of a micro mobile data center with a compact facility packed with features such as board cooling, continuous UPS, and storage systems.

Figure 2: Micro Mobile Data Center Market, by Rack Size, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Micro Mobile Data Center Verticals Insights

The global micro mobile data center market segmentation, based on rack size, includes BFSI, healthcare, oil & gas, retail, manufacturing, mining, IT & telecommunication, and others. The IT & telecommunication category generated the most income (70.4%). This is due to its increasing demand for micro mobile data centers in IT and telecom. However, oil & gas is the fastest-growing category due to the growing adoption of improved technologies such as 5G and AI in the oil & gas sector.

Micro Mobile Data Center Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American micro mobile data center market will dominate, owing to the early adoption of advanced technology and the extensive use of sophisticated technical systems and data centers across all industries, which will boost the market growth in this region. Further, the US micro mobile data center market held the largest market share, and the Canada micro mobile data center market was the fastest growing market in the North American region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 3: MICRO MOBILE DATA CENTER MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, MRFR Database, Primary Research, and Analyst Review

Europe's micro mobile data center market accounts for the second-largest market share because of the increasing preference for high-availability computing in this region. Further, the German micro mobile data center market held the most extensive market share, and the UK micro mobile data center market was the fastest growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific micro mobile data center market is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to increased collaborative data centers in developing countries, including China and India. Moreover, China’s micro mobile data center market held the largest market share, and the Indian micro mobile data center market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Micro Mobile Data Center Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the micro mobile data center market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking numerous strategic activities to expand their global footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the micro mobile data center industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the global micro mobile data center industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. Major players in the micro mobile data center market, including Schneider Electric SE (France), Canovate Group (Turkey), Elliptical Mobile Solutions (U.S.), Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (China), and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Schneider Electric SE is an energy management and automation company that develops related technologies and solutions for electricity distribution. Its prominent products include automation and control products, solar and energy storage, medium voltage distribution and grid automation, and critical power, cooling, and racks. The company also offers energy and sustainability services, field and automation, cloud, consulting and training services. The Company serves several industries, including banking and finance, food and beverage, healthcare, life sciences, marine, metals, minerals and cement, mining, oil and gas, retail, automotive and mobility. In March 2020, Schneider Electric introduced a cooling solution for edge and micro data centers. This recent solution aims to make cooling more efficient and reduce operational costs.

Eaton Corporation Plc is a power management firm. It designs, develops, and sells energy-efficient products, technologies and services that help customers manage electrical, aerospace, hydraulic and mechanical power more reliably, safely, efficiently, and sustainably. The company serves customers in the utility, governmental, industrial, information technology, residential, institutional, machine tools, marine, material handling, commercial, construction, agriculture, renewable energy, oil and gas, utility, mining, forestry, automotive, molding, primary metals, power generation and aerospace sectors across various countries. In November 2020, Eaton partnered with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (FER) of the University of Zagreb to develop micro data center solutions. The main goal of this collaboration is to enable data centers with one to ten racks to get more value from their IT infrastructure, at a significantly lower cost and without the complexity of traditional solutions.

Key Companies in the Micro Mobile Data Center market include

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  Schneider Electric SE (France)

  
  


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  Elliptical Mobile Solutions (U.S.)

  
  


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  Canovate Group (Turkey)

  
  


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  Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (China)

  
  


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  Panduit Corp (U.S.)

  
  


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  Rittal (Germany)

  
  


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  Wave-2-Wave Solution Corporation (U.S.)

  
  


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  Zellabox (Australia)

  
  


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  Dell Inc. (U.S.)

  
  


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  Silicon Graphics, Inc. (U.S.)

  
  

Micro Mobile Data Center Industry Developments

June 2022: Vertiv Group Corp. introduced new energy-effective and space-saving power backup solutions for edge and mid-size data centers. It introduced a new line of UPS systems, including the Vertiv Liebert ITA2 - 30 kVA and the Vertiv Liebert EXM2. This multi-city project engages customers and partners through innovative collaboration initiatives, intending to collaboratively develop the partners' businesses.

Micro Mobile Data Center Market Segmentation

Micro Mobile Data Center Application Outlook

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  Instant & Retrofit

  
  


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  High Density Networks

  
  


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  Remote Office

  
  


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  Mobile Computing

  
  

Micro Mobile Data Center Rack Size Outlook

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  5-25 RU

  
  


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  26-50 RU

  
  


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  51-100 RU

  
  

Micro Mobile Data Center Verticals Outlook

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  BFSI

  
  


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  Healthcare

  
  


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  Oil & Gas

  
  


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  Retail

  
  


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  Manufacturing

  
  


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  Mining

  
  


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  IT & Telecommunication

  
  


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  Others

  
  

Micro Mobile Data Center Regional Outlook

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  North America

  
  

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  US

  
  


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  Canada

  
  

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  Europe

  
  

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  Germany

  
  


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  France

  
  


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  UK

  
  


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  Italy

  
  


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  Spain

  
  


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  Rest of Europe

  
  

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  Asia-Pacific

  
  
  
  
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    China

    
    
  
  
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    Japan

    
    
  
  
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    India

    
    
  
  
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    Australia

    
    
  
  
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    South Korea

    
    
  
  
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    Australia

    
    
  
  
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    Rest of Asia-Pacific

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Rest of the World

  
  
  
  
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    Middle East

    
    
  
  
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    Africa

    
    
  
  
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    Latin America