Market Trends of Thailand Data Center Networking Industry
IT & Telecommunication is Anticipated to be Fastest Growing Segment
- The Thai government collaborates with IT companies to bolster digital infrastructure. For instance, Thailand and Vietnam signed memoranda of understanding (MoU) encompassing IT infrastructure, cloud computing, social network management, digital transformation, and the development of the digital economy.
- Advances in IT, along with a hybrid cloud-based platform, fortify data security. For example, Oracle offers hybrid cloud services in Thailand, while Dell Technologies aims to expand its offerings in the country.
- Moreover, heightened government investments aim to foster the growth of diverse technologies like 5G, AI, IoT, machine learning, and big data. This surge aligns with the anticipated impact of digital transformation, a key driver for Thailand's 'Thailand 4.0' digital initiative, supported by ongoing efforts from AWS.
- DEPA forecasts a 37.76% growth rate in digital services for 2021. Innovations such as AI and cloud computing will usher in advanced digital services, creating fresh opportunities for the ICT market.
- Thailand, amid transitioning to 4G and 5G networks, is experiencing an upsurge in demand for high-speed connectivity services. For instance, AIS partnered with Samsung to introduce Voice over 5G New Radio (VoNR) on AIS's 5G Standalone (SA) network. In October 2022, Thailand secured the 5th rank globally in fixed broadband download speed, averaging 196.46 Mbps, according to the Ookla Speedtest Global Index.
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Ethernet Switches is Anticipated to be the Largest Segment
- An Ethernet switch is a type of networking hardware that is the foundation of networks and the Internet. Ethernet switches join wired devices such as computers, Wi-Fi access points, PoE lighting and IoT devices, and servers onto an Ethernet LAN so that they can communicate with each other and the Internet.
- Ethernet switches have wide applications in industrial infrastructure such as smart grid, security and surveillance, intelligent rail and transportation, and other utilities driving the industrial Ethernet switch market. In smart grids, Ethernet switches play a key role in substation automation. This is because Ethernet switches reduce the effort and complexity of cabling between many power transmission and distribution substation devices by integrating them into Ethernet-based networks.
- In November 2022, Siemens renewed and upgraded its Scalance XC/XR-300 series of industrial Ethernet switches with additional features for next-generation industrial networks. The so-called managed layer 2 switches of the Scalance X Industrial Ethernet Switch product family are available in both a compact model and a 19-inch version for control cabinets.
- The range of industrial Ethernet switch products available reflects the vendor's continued product expansion beyond traditional 8-port DIN rail switches and application-specific services. Vertical integration and infrastructure applications aim for maximum throughput and bandwidth, while factory automation applications may seek to limit network traffic.
- Smart Ethernet switches with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology are used for security and monitoring. PoE networks transfer power to local network cables and then to connected devices. This is useful for Internet protocol-based monitoring systems. Helps with accessible browser-based communication and user interface.
