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Global Video Streaming Infrastructure Market Report 2026-2031: Profiles AWS, Akamai, Microsoft, Alphabet, Cisco, IBM, and 14 Other Key Players

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AMZN AWS is mentioned as a key player in the global video streaming infrastructure market, which is experiencing significant growth. The article does not provide specific sentiment towards AWS's performance or outlook. AKAM Akamai is highlighted for advancing low-latency delivery with Akamai Media Services Live 5, contributing to the growth in live streaming infrastructure. This indicates a positive impact on their business. MSFT Microsoft is listed as a key player in the growing video streaming infrastructure market. The article does not offer specific details or sentiment regarding Microsoft's performance within this sector. GOOGL Alphabet is identified as a key player in the video streaming infrastructure market. The article does not provide specific sentiment or details about Alphabet's performance in this area. CSCO Cisco is mentioned as a key player in the video streaming infrastructure market. The article does not provide specific sentiment or details regarding Cisco's performance in this sector. IBM IBM is listed as a key player in the video streaming infrastructure market. The article does not offer specific sentiment or details about IBM's performance in this growing market.

Global Video Streaming Infrastructure Market Report 2026-2031: Profiles AWS, Akamai, Microsoft, Alphabet, Cisco, IBM, and 14 Other Key Players Dublin, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Video Streaming Infrastructure - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global video streaming infrastructure market was valued at USD 43.32 billion in 2025 and is estimated to increase from USD 48.86 billion in 2026 to USD 91.66 billion by 2031. The market is forecast to register a compound annual growth rate of 13.41% during the 2026-2031 period, supported by rising demand for low-latency live video, artificial intelligence-enabled media workflows, cloud-native platforms and expanded content delivery network capacity.

The report analyzes the video streaming infrastructure market by streaming type, component, deployment model, end user and geography. Market forecasts are provided in terms of value in U.S. dollars.

Low-Latency Live Streaming Drives Infrastructure Investment

Live sports and premium events remain major catalysts for video streaming infrastructure spending. Rights holders and streaming platforms require systems capable of supporting large concurrent audiences while maintaining stable picture quality, reliable delivery and tightly controlled latency. Investments in private edge capacity, on-premises edge computing and low-latency HTTP Live Streaming are helping operators meet increasingly demanding broadcast and sports-rights requirements.

Recent deployments reinforce this trend. Lenovo used AI-powered infrastructure and on-premises edge computing for its FIFA World Cup 2026 deployment, while MainStreaming expanded the DAZN Edge footprint ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Akamai Media Services Live 5 also advanced low-latency delivery toward a five-to-seven-second baseline.

AI Automation Accelerates Video Production and Localization

AI-based workflow automation is reducing the time and resources required to prepare, classify, localize and publish video across multiple languages, platforms and monetization models. Brightcove expanded its platform with automated metadata, caption generation, AI translation, audio dubbing and 4K UHD live streaming. Wowza introduced its Video Intelligence Framework to generate real-time metadata, clips, alerts and machine-readable event signals within live workflows.

These capabilities are enabling broadcasters and content owners to expand multilingual catalogues, improve operational efficiency and accelerate international distribution. Software providers offering advanced workflow orchestration, observability, analytics and quality-of-experience monitoring are consequently gaining greater influence over infrastructure purchasing decisions.

Bandwidth and Transcoding Costs Present Market Challenges

Higher resolutions, multiple codecs and peak concurrency requirements continue to increase computing and delivery costs. Although codecs such as AV1 improve bandwidth efficiency, implementation at scale requires substantial computational resources. Mid-sized operators face particular pressure because they must meet the same playback, resolution and compatibility expectations as global platforms without equivalent purchasing power or infrastructure scale.

Additional market factors include expanding CDN and edge-computing capacity, lower capital expenditure through cloud-native operations, and persistent fragmentation across devices, codecs and video players.

Segment Highlights

Regional Market Outlook

North America held 36.63% of the global video streaming infrastructure market in 2025, making it the largest regional contributor. Growth is supported by established subscription video services, digital advertising, dense data center coverage, premium sports content and extensive enterprise adoption. Hybrid operations, event streaming and AI-enabled media workflows are expected to create further opportunities across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Europe remains a significant market due to continued streaming adoption, regional content requirements and regulatory considerations involving data residency and cross-border transfers. These factors support demand for modular infrastructure, regional processing nodes and localized delivery architectures.

Asia-Pacific is forecast to be the fastest-growing region, registering a 15.98% CAGR from 2026 to 2031. Mobile-first viewing, strong demand for local premium content and high live-streaming volumes are accelerating infrastructure investment. The regional online video sector reached USD 70 billion in revenue by the end of 2025, according to AVIA, with India emerging as an important market for mobile-first live delivery architecture.

Key Topics Covered

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition

1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET LANDSCAPE

4.1 Market Overview

4.2 Market Drivers

4.2.1 Rising Demand for Low-Latency Live Events

4.2.2 Expanding CDN and Edge Compute Capacity for Peak Traffic Delivery

4.2.3 Cloud-Native Streaming Operations Reducing Capex Burden

4.2.4 AI-Based Video Workflow Automation and Localization

4.2.5 Ad-Supported and Hybrid Monetization Expanding Delivery Volumes

4.2.6 5G Multicast and Broadcast Streaming Use Cases

4.3 Market Restraints

4.3.1 Escalating Bandwidth and Transcoding Cost Burden

4.3.2 Fragmented Device, Codec, and Player Compatibility

4.3.3 Privacy, Rights, and Data Residency Constraints

4.3.4 Peak-Time Quality of Service Instability in Emerging Networks

4.4 Value Chain Analysis

4.5 Regulatory Landscape

4.6 Technological Outlook

4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers

4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants

4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes

4.7.5 Competitive Rivalry

4.8 Investment Analysis

4.9 Assessment of the Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on the Market

5 MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

5.1 By Streaming Type

5.1.1 Live Video Streaming

5.1.2 Non-Linear / VOD Streaming

5.2 By Component

5.2.1 Software

5.2.1.1 Encoding and Transcoding Solutions

5.2.1.2 Video Player Solutions

5.2.1.3 Video Analytics and QoE Monitoring

5.2.1.4 Media Workflow Orchestration

5.2.1.5 Other Software Components

5.2.2 Services

5.2.3 Hardware

5.3 By Deployment

5.3.1 Cloud-based

5.3.2 On-Premises

5.3.3 Hybrid

5.4 By End User

5.4.1 Media and Entertainment

5.4.2 Sports and Live Events

5.4.3 Telecommunications

5.4.4 Enterprises

5.4.5 Education

5.4.6 Government and Public Sector

5.4.7 Other End Users

5.5 By Geography

5.5.1 North America

5.5.1.1 United States

5.5.1.2 Canada

5.5.1.3 Mexico

5.5.2 South America

5.5.2.1 Brazil

5.5.2.2 Argentina

5.5.2.3 Rest of South America

5.5.3 Europe

5.5.3.1 United Kingdom

5.5.3.2 Germany

5.5.3.3 France

5.5.3.4 Italy

5.5.3.5 Spain

5.5.3.6 Rest of Europe

5.5.4 Asia-Pacific

5.5.4.1 China

5.5.4.2 India

5.5.4.3 Japan

5.5.4.4 South Korea

5.5.4.5 Australia and New Zealand

5.5.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific

5.5.5 Middle East and Africa

5.5.5.1 Middle East

5.5.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia

5.5.5.1.2 United Arab Emirates

5.5.5.1.3 Qatar

5.5.5.1.4 Turkey

5.5.5.1.5 Rest of the Middle East

5.5.5.2 Africa

5.5.5.2.1 South Africa

5.5.5.2.2 Nigeria

5.5.5.2.3 Rest of Africa

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Market Concentration

6.2 Strategic Moves (Merger and Acquisitions, Partnerships, Investment, Logistics Build-out)

6.3 Vendor Positioning Analysis

6.4 Company Profiles (includes Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)

6.4.1 Amazon Web Services, Inc.

6.4.2 Akamai Technologies, Inc.

6.4.3 Microsoft Corporation

6.4.4 Alphabet Inc.

6.4.5 Cisco Systems, Inc.

6.4.6 International Business Machines Corporation

6.4.7 Kaltura, Inc.

6.4.8 Wowza Media Systems, LLC

6.4.9 Brightcove Inc.

6.4.10 Synamedia Limited

6.4.11 Harmonic Inc.

6.4.12 Haivision Inc.

6.4.13 Bitmovin Inc.

6.4.14 Comcast Technology Solutions, Inc.

6.4.15 Vimeo.com, Inc.

6.4.16 MediaKind

6.4.17 Edgio, Inc.

6.4.18 Dacast Inc.

6.4.19 JWP, Inc. (JWX)

6.4.20 Panopto, Inc.

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment

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