Session Border Controller Market Trends

A session border controller is a device commonly installed in session initiation protocol (SIP) based VoIP networks to control the signaling. The term “session” refers to a communication in the context of a call between two parties. Each call consists of information of call or video along with data. The term “border” refers to a point of differentiation between two parties of networks. The data flow of the session hinges on a session border controller (SBC) that allows only authorized sessions to pass through the border and also acts as a router. On the other hand, the term “controller” denotes the impact that session border controllers have on the data streams that comprise the session done between two parties. It is also used to control all types of interactions in the organization including VoIP, IP video, video calling, text chat, and team video or texting sessions among others. Session border controllers are usually deployed on the cloud (virtual) and operate in two architectural modes, namely integrated or standalone non-split session border controller (SBC) architecture and distributed or split session border controller (SBC) architecture. The operating architecture of the two SBC modes is displayed below: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD SAMPLE REPORT

The global session border controller (SBC) market is witnessing rapid growth on account of the increasing application of technology in various industry verticals worldwide, along with the rising number of 5G devices. Additionally, one of the major factors that is anticipated to contribute to the market growth is the increasing number of mobile internet users, which is anticipated to grow at a significant pace worldwide. The market is further projected to cross USD 690 million by the end of 2021.

Growth Highlights based on Region during 2019-2028

The global session border controller (SBC) market is segmented on the basis of region into five major regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Among the market in these regions, the market in North America is anticipated to hold the largest market share of 41.79% by the end of 2021 and further grow with a CAGR of 4.04% during the forecast period. Increasing technological advancements amongst enterprises in different industry verticals, along with the growing implementation of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT), and others, and the rising demand for session border controllers amongst small, medium, and large enterprises are some of the key factors anticipated to drive the market growth in North America.

On the other hand, the market in the Asia Pacific is forecasted to grow with the highest CAGR of 6.07% during the forecast period. The presence of numerous manufacturers and component providers of SBCs, along with the increasing adoption of the digital ecosystem amongst commercial users, such as governmental agencies, operators, vendors, and others, and the favorable government initiatives that promote the advancements in digital technology, are some of the factors anticipated to drive the market growth in the region.

The study further incorporates Y-O-Y Growth, demand & supply and forecast future opportunity in North America (United States, Canada), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of LATAM), Europe (U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, BENELUX [Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg], NORDIC [Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland], Poland, Russia, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC [Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman], North Africa, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa).