Network Automation Software (NAS) Market Forecast 2026-2030
The global Network Automation Software market is set to grow from USD 7.1 billion in 2026 to USD 11.7 billion by 2030.
This report delivers a clear, data‑driven view of how Network Automation Software (NAS) will evolve over the next five years—helping vendors, investors, and communications service providers understand where the market is headed and why. Drawing on Appledore Research’s deep expertise in telecom operations, the study provides a grounded assessment of growth opportunities, technology shifts, and the changing vendor landscape.
At the heart of the report is a detailed global forecast for NAS spending from 2026 to 2030, supported by rigorous segment‑level analysis across Domain Management, AIOps, Data Management, end-to-end Service Orchestration, Distributed Cloud infrastructure management (DCIM), and ASTRA -Automated Service Testing and Root Cause Analysis. It explains the real forces influencing investment decisions today: the need for operational efficiency, the practical impact of AI, the role of cloud and software‑based networking, and the economic and geopolitical pressures shaping CSP priorities.
Beyond the numbers, the report offers strategic insight into how automation is reshaping telecom operations—highlighting where autonomy is gaining traction, where it is not, and what this means for both established suppliers and emerging innovators. Regional deep‑dives illuminate how investment patterns differ across North America, Europe, APAC, China, and CALA.
For technology leaders, product teams, and strategists, this report provides a realistic, forward‑looking guide to the NAS market in a period of continuing transition. It helps stakeholders understand where value will be created, which segments will accelerate, and how automation is becoming central to the economics and competitiveness of global telecom networks.
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Network Automation Software
- Market Definition and Taxonomy
- Segments and Sizing
- NAS Global Forecast 2026–2030
- Global Forecast
- Market Drivers
- Operational Efficiency
- Network Software‑ization
- Data and AI Advancements
- B2B Services and Enterprise Customers
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Open Platforms and API Exposure
- Security
- Expansion Beyond Traditional Telco Networks
- Macroeconomic Factors
- Regional Factors
- North America
- China
- Europe
- APAC
- CALA
- NAS Market Segment Forecasts
- Overview
- Domain Management
- Network Data Management
- AIOps
- End‑to‑End Service Orchestration
- Distributed Cloud Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
- ASTRA (formerly Continuous Testing)
- Regional Forecasts
- Conclusion
- Appendix – Appledore NAS Market Taxonomy
- Domain Management
- Service Orchestration
- AIOps
- Network Data Management
- Distributed Cloud Infrastructure
- ASTRA
- About the Authors
Table of Figures
- Figure 1: NAS Global Forecast 2026–2030
- Figure 2: Appledore Network Automation Software (NAS) Market Taxonomy
- Figure 3: NAS Segments by Proportion of Total Market, Calendar Year 2024
- Figure 4: YoY Growth – NAS Aggregate Market, 2026–2030
- Figure 5: NAS Segment Growth by Value, 2026 vs 2030
- Figure 6: Percentage Growth 2026–2030 by Segment
- Figure 7: NAS Aggregate Market and Segment Breakdown by %, 2026 vs 2030
- Figure 8: NAS Aggregate Market and Segment Breakdown by Value, 2026 vs 2030
- Figure 9: Domain Management Forecast 2026–2030
- Figure 10: Network Data Management Forecast 2026–2030
- Figure 11: AIOps Forecast 2026–2030
- Figure 12: Service Orchestration Forecast 2026–2030
- Figure 13: Cloud Infrastructure Forecast 2026–2030
- Figure 14: ASTRA Forecast 2026–2030
- Figure 15: NAS Spend by Region 2024
- Figure 16: NAS Forecast by Region
- Figure 17: Aggregate NAS Forecast 2026–2030 by Region
- Figure 18: Appledore Network Automation Software (NAS) Taxonomy
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