Market Highlights
The global Linux operating system market is expected to exhibit a solid 18.5% CAGR over the forecast period from 2018 to 2023, according to the latest research report from Market Research Future (MRFR). The global Linux operating system market is mainly driven by the growing demand for secure operating systems and the growing demand for open source OS. The global Linux operating system market is expected to reach a valuation of more than USD 7 billion by 2023.
The nature of Linux OS as an open source operating system is likely to be a major driver for the global Linux operating system market over the forecast period. Open source software is in demand currently due to benefits such as flexibility, agility, speed, and cost-effectiveness. The high operational performance of Linux operating system is likely to be a major driver for the global Linux operating system market over the forecast period. Linux operating systems are also better at handling multiple users than other operating systems, which is likely to be a major driver for the global Linux operating system market over the forecast period.
The higher security of Linux operating systems is also likely to be a major driver for the global Linux operating system market over the forecast period. Currently, Linux faces tough opposition from Microsoft’s Windows OS, which is widely used in the corporate sector and enterprises. However, Linux presents significant security advantages over Windows OS. This could lead to steady growth of the Linux operating system market over the forecast period. The increasing need to manage the security of online operations despite high traffic is likely to be the major driver for the global Linux operating system market over the forecast period.
Competitive Analysis:
Leading players in the global Linux operating system market include Red Hat Inc., SUSE, Manjaro, Debian, Arch Linux, elementary Inc., Linux Mint, Ubuntu (Canonical Ltd.), and IBM Corp.
In March 2019, Canonical released Kubernetes 1.14, featuring upgrades such as Windows Node support, durable local storage management, and improved kubectl plugin system.
In October 2018, Red Hat Inc. released Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6, which is designed for hybrid cloud deployment.
Segmentation:
The global Linux operating system market is segmented on the basis of type, device type, application, and region.
By type, the global Linux operating system market is segmented into user mode and kernel mode.
By device type, the global Linux operating system market is segmented into workstations and server.
By application, the global Linux operating system market is segmented into enterprise and individual, with the former being further sub-segmented into large enterprises and SMEs.
Regional Analysis:
The global Linux operating system market is spanned across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world. North America is expected to be one of the largest markets with regard to the adoption of Linux OS for enterprise server; furthermore, it is expected to register a significant growth rate during the forecast period. For the purpose of analysis, North America has been segmented into three regions—the US, Canada, and Mexico. During the forecast period, the US is expected to be the leading region, growing at a CAGR of 20.3%, followed by Canada with 17.2%, and Mexico with 15.8%. The presence of key market players such as Red Hat Inc. and IBM Corporation in the US has driven the growth of the Linux operating system market in the region. Moreover, the high adoption of Linux in data centers is further expected to propel the adoption of Linux operating systems in North America in the near future.
On the other hand, Europe is expected to witness the fastest growth of the Linux operating system market owing to widespread adoption by all levels of government throughout Europe. There is a growing adoption of open source technology among small- and medium-sized enterprises including innovative startups in Europe. Open source technologies including Linux OS have offered a cheaper alternative to Microsoft’s Windows OS which has made it more attractive to users across Europe. Also, the increasing usage of server-based Linux OS in small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as large enterprises, has driven the growth of the Linux OS market in the UK. The UK, Germany, and France are the major revenue contributors to the market in Europe. Additionally, the growing awareness about the benefits of Open Source technology in European countries has further driven the growth of the Linux operating system market in the region.
Related Reports:
Smart Irrigation Market Global Projection, Developments Status, Analysis, Trends, Strategic Assessment, Research, Size and Share
Workflow Management System Market, Industry Trends, Upcoming Trends and Opportunity Assessment
4D Printing Market Strategic Assessment, Technological Advancement, Comprehensive Analysis and Developments Status
Mobile Application Testing Solution Market Segmentation, Applications, Dynamics, Development Status and Outlook 2023
EhteshamTech 