What is Edge Computing Infrastructure Market?

The Edge Computing Infrastructure Market encompasses the decentralized computing systems and hardware that enable real-time data processing closer to the data source. This market forms the technical backbone for latency-sensitive applications in industrial IoT, autonomous systems, and next-gen connected environments, demanding high-performance micro data centers, intelligent edge gateways, and AI-accelerated processing nodes.

Edge infrastructure is disruptive, introducing new revenue streams for OEMs through vertical-specific solutions (e.g., manufacturing, energy, and transport), offering easy integration with cloud and legacy systems, enabling safe on-site data governance and reduced attack surfaces, and unlocking big efficiency gains through predictive analytics and real-time automation.

Market Size:

Edge Computing Infrastructure Market was valued at USD 21.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a market size of USD 131.01 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 37%.

Key Companies:

•    Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
•    IBM Corporation
•    Intel Corporation
•    Microsoft Corporation
•    Rockwell Automation, Inc.
•    SAP SE
•    Siemens AG
•    ABB
•    Amazon Web Services (AWS), Inc.
•    Aricent, Inc.
•    Atos
•    Cisco Systems, Inc.
•    General Electric Company
•    Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development
•    Honeywell International Inc.

Case Study – Microsoft + Rockwell Automation:

The partnership integrates Azure Edge with Rockwell’s industrial control systems, delivering a unified edge-cloud architecture that enables real-time production analytics and asset intelligence—maximizing uptime and operational agility for manufacturing clients.

Market Dynamics:

•    Over 65% of enterprises are deploying or planning edge strategies
•    Surge in demand for edge AI accelerators in autonomous and smart city applications
•    Increased investment in rugged edge infrastructure for oil & gas, and mining sectors

Market Segmentation:

By Type

•    Hardware
o    Edge Servers
o    Edge Gateways
o    Edge Nodes
o    Ruggedized Edge Devices
o    Micro Data Centers
o    Network Equipment (Routers, Switches, Hubs)

•    Software
o    Edge Device Operating Systems
o    Edge Orchestration Platforms
o    Virtualization and Container Management
o    Security and Compliance Software
o    Edge Data Management Tools

•    Services
o    Deployment and Integration Services
o    Managed Edge Services
o    Support and Maintenance Services
o    Consulting and Advisory Services

•    Edge Networking
o    Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
o    Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN)
o    5G and LPWAN Integration

•    Edge AI & Analytics
o    Real-Time Processing Engines
o    Inference and Model Deployment Platforms
o    Visualization and Insights Tools

•    Others (e.g., Power Supply Units, Cooling Systems, Enclosures)

By End User

•    Industrial
o    Manufacturing
o    Energy & Utilities
o    Oil & Gas
o    Mining
•    Transportation & Logistics
•    Healthcare
•    Retail & Consumer Goods
•    Smart Cities & Public Sector
•    Telecommunications
•    Financial Services
•    Agriculture
•    Media & Entertainment
•    Defense & Aerospace
•    Education & Research
•    Others (e.g., Hospitality, Real Estate)

What’s in It for You? 

•    Reveal high-growth industrial use cases requiring edge-native solutions
•    Pinpoint OEM–cloud provider partnership trends and value chain reconfigurations
•    Identify vertical-specific hardware requirements and standardization opportunities
•    Evaluate infrastructure demand beyond urban centers—edge in remote operations
•    Understand buyer dynamics in hybrid edge-cloud procurement models