Remote firmware refers to a software program that updates or manages the software controlling a device from a remote location, typically over a network connection, enabling enhancements, bug fixes, and security patches without physical access. It offers guidance to facilitate hardware initialization, establish communication with external devices, and execute fundamental input or output operations.
Remote Firmware Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global remote firmware market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The remote firmware market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The remote firmware market has grown significantly, increasing from $6.47 billion in 2023 to $7.35 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 13.6%. Growth has been driven by industrial automation, communication technology advancements, evolving consumer electronics, and cybersecurity concerns. By 2028, the market is forecasted to grow to $12.42 billion at a CAGR of 14.0%, supported by IoT device proliferation, complex embedded systems, stringent compliance standards, over-the-air updates, and the adoption of cloud platforms. Emerging trends include IoT adoption, cloud-based management, continuous advancements, and remote updates.
The rising demand for cloud-based services is expected to stimulate the growth of the remote firmware market. Cloud-based services are software solutions that operate via the internet, eliminating the need for on-premise infrastructure. These services are growing in popularity due to their flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Remote firmware management allows administrators to apply updates, security patches, and compliance policies to devices within cloud infrastructure, without interrupting services. For example, in December 2023, Eurostat reported that 45.2% of EU enterprises purchased cloud computing services, an increase of 4.2% from 2021. Therefore, the rising demand for cloud-based services is driving the growth of the remote firmware market.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global Remote Firmware Market Report The remote firmware market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC), Microprocessor (MPU), Microcontroller (MCU), Other Types
2) By Software: Operating System, Middleware, Other Software
3) By Application: Healthcare, Consumer Electronics, Communications, Automotive, Industrial, Other Applications
In the remote firmware market, companies are developing innovative products such as Access Point Firmware v2.2.22 to improve their market position. This firmware update supports new features for Wi-Fi 6 access points, enhancing functionality. For example, in January 2024, WatchGuard Technologies released Access Point Firmware v2.2.22, improving Wi-Fi coverage in outdoor environments such as stadiums, schools, and warehouses. This update enhances the AP322 access point, providing secure and reliable Wi-Fi in challenging outdoor and rugged conditions.
North America was the largest region in the remote firmware market in 2023. The regions covered in the remote firmware market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.