Report Overview

Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market – Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2030

Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market size was estimated at USD 0.8 billion in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 23.6% reaching a value of USD 3.9 billion by 2030. Prominent drivers of the market include the increasing adoption of VDI solutions among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though large enterprises currently dominate the market due to their complex operations, extensive remote work practices, and advanced technology integration. While large enterprises lead digital transformation efforts, SMEs in the region are still in the early stages of VDI adoption, hindered by limited resources and a lack of awareness about the benefits of VDI, such as cost savings and productivity improvements. This situation creates a substantial growth opportunity for market players targeting SMEs, prompting enhanced marketing efforts to educate them about VDI's advantages. As awareness grows and SMEs recognize the benefits of improved operational efficiency and cost reduction, their adoption of VDI solutions is expected to drive significant market expansion. The ongoing trends of digitalization, automation, and the evolution of smart workplaces are expected to further accelerate the demand for VDI solutions, which will also increase the need for authentication and brand protection solutions, thereby propelling the growth of the terahertz technology market.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) – Overview

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a desktop virtualization technology that centralizes desktop environments on a single server, allowing users to access their desktop operations via virtual machines hosted centrally and delivered over a network. This setup enables users to connect through various endpoints such as PCs, laptops, smartphones, thin client terminals, and tablets. VDI is increasingly popular across sectors like IT, telecommunications, government, healthcare, banking and finance, education, and retail, driven by the rise of mobile and remote workforces. It supports mobile employees, field technicians, contractors, part-time workers, healthcare professionals, and educators by providing efficient, high-performance access to virtual applications and data from remote locations, thereby enhancing user mobility and productivity.

Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market

Growth Drivers

Growing Adoption of Remote Work and BYOD Trends

The surge in remote work and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trends is propelling the growth of Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market. The region’s major economies, including South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are undergoing rapid digital transformation, creating a robust demand for efficient and secure IT solutions. VDI, with its ability to centralize data management, enhance security, and facilitate remote access, has emerged as a pivotal technology. As businesses seek to optimize operations, reduce costs, and enhance employee productivity, the adoption of VDI is accelerating. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of remote work capabilities, further driving VDI market expansion. While economic challenges persist in certain sectors, the long-term prospects for VDI in the MEA region remain promising, fueled by the increasing reliance on digital technologies and the growing need for flexible and scalable IT infrastructures.

Challenges

High Initial Investment

Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market faces growth constraints due to high initial investment requirements. The substantial costs associated with acquiring and deploying VDI solutions, including infrastructure, software, and licensing fees, create a significant barrier for many organizations in the region. These financial challenges hinder the widespread adoption of VDI, limiting market growth. Additionally, the need for skilled personnel to manage and maintain these systems further exacerbates the investment burden, making it a critical factor in the slower development of VDI adoption across the Middle East and Africa.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market

Escalating geopolitical tensions among countries across the region could have a significant impact on the growth of Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market. Political instability and conflicts can disrupt technology supply chains, delay projects, and increase operational risks. These uncertainties may deter investment and inhibit market expansion as businesses become cautious about committing to long-term VDI solutions. Furthermore, heightened tensions can lead to stricter regulations and increased costs, further constraining the market's growth potential in these regions.

Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market

Segmental Coverage

Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market – By Type

By type, Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market is bifurcated into Persistent VDI and Non-Persistent VDI segments. The non-persistent VDI segment holds a higher share in Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market by type. Non-persistent VDI solutions are cost-effective, as they optimize resource sharing, thereby lowering overall expenses. They also require reduced storage because user configurations and data are kept separately on remote hardware, which isolates the operating system from user data. This separation allows for the use of more economical storage solutions, such as Network Attached Storage (NAS), Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), lower-tier SSDs, or cloud storage. Additionally, non-persistent VDI simplifies management by creating desktops from a master image, making it easier to update, back up, and deploy applications organization-wide. Enhanced security is another advantage, as each session starts with a clean desktop, reducing risks of data breaches and malware spread. Any changes are erased upon reboot, providing an extra layer of protection.

Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market – By Industry

Based on industry, Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market is divided into IT & Telecom, BFSI, Retail & E-commerce, Government, Education, Manufacturing, and Healthcare segments.

Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market – By Country

The in-depth research report on the Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market covers the market in the region’s major countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, South Africa, Nigeria, Algeria, and Rest of MEA.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market include Citrix, VMware, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Nutanix, Huawei, Dell Technologies, Oracle, and Red Hat. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Scope of the Report

By Type

• Persistent VDI

• Non-persistent VDI

By Industry

• IT & Telecom

• BFSI

• Retail & E-commerce

• Government

• Education

• Manufacturing

• Healthcare

By Country

• Saudi Arabia

• UAE

• Qatar

• Kuwait

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• Algeria

• Rest of MEA

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. Enhanced Security
         2. Increasing Remote Work and BYOD Trends
         3. Cost Reduction
      2. Restraints
         1. High Initial Investment
         2. Complex Implementation
      3. Opportunities
         1. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
         2. Improved Desktop Management
      4. Challenges
         1. Performance and Latency Issues
         2. Dependency on Network Bandwidth
   3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market: Marketing Strategies
5. Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market: Pricing Analysis
6. Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
         1. Persistent VDI
         2. Non-persistent VDI
      2. By Industry
         1. IT & Telecom
         2. BFSI
         3. Retail & E-commerce
         4. Government
         5. Education
         6. Manufacturing
         7. Healthcare
         8. Others (Media & Entertainment)
      3. By Country
         1. Saudi Arabia
         2. UAE
         3. Qatar
         4. Kuwait
         5. South Africa
         6. Nigeria
         7. Algeria
         8. Rest of MEA
7. Saudi Arabia Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Industry
8. UAE Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Industry
9. Qatar Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Industry
10. Kuwait Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Industry
11. South Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Industry
12. Nigeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Industry
13. Algeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Industry
14. Rest of MEA Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Industry
15. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
    2. Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
    3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
    4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
16. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market
17. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
    1. Citrix
    2. VMware
    3. Microsoft
    4. Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    5. Nutanix
    6. Huawei
    7. Dell Technologies
    8. Oracle
    9. Red Hat
    10. Other Prominent Players
18. Key Strategic Recommendations
19. Research Methodology
    1.    Qualitative Research
       1.  Primary & Secondary Research
    2.    Quantitative Research
    3.    Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
       1.  Secondary Research
       2.  Primary Research
    4.    Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
    5.    Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable

List of Figures

Figure 1       Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Segmentation

Figure 2       Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3       Company Market Share Analysis, 2023

Figure 4       Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 5       Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 6       Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 7       Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 8       Saudi Arabia Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 9       Saudi Arabia Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 10     Saudi Arabia Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 11     UAE Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 12     UAE Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 13     UAE Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 14     Qatar Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 15     Qatar Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 16     Qatar Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 17     Kuwait Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 18     Kuwait Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 19     Kuwait Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 20     South Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 21     South Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 22     South Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 23     Nigeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 24     Nigeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 25     Nigeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 26     Algeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 27     Algeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 28     Algeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 29     Rest of MEA Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 30     Rest of MEA Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Figure 31     Rest of MEA Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Share, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

List of Tables

Table 1        Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 2        Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 3        Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 4        Middle East and Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Country, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 5        Saudi Arabia Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 6        Saudi Arabia Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 7        Saudi Arabia Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 8        UAE Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 9        UAE Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 10      UAE Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 11      Qatar Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 12      Qatar Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 13      Qatar Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 14      Kuwait Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 15      Kuwait Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 16      Kuwait Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 17      South Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 18      South Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 19      South Africa Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 20      Nigeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 21      Nigeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 22      Nigeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 23      Algeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 24      Algeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 25      Algeria Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 26      Rest of MEA Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 27      Rest of MEA Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 28      Rest of MEA Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size, By Industry, By Value, 2019–2030

Table 29      Citrix Company Overview

Table 30      Citrix Financial Overview

Table 31      VMware Company Overview

Table 32      VMware Financial Overview

Table 33      Microsoft Company Overview

Table 34      Microsoft Financial Overview

Table 35      Amazon Web Services (AWS) Company Overview

Table 36      Amazon Web Services (AWS) Financial Overview

Table 37      Nutanix Company Overview

Table 38      Nutanix Financial Overview

Table 39      Huawei Company Overview

Table 40      Huawei Financial Overview

Table 41      Dell Technologies Company Overview

Table 42      Dell Technologies Financial Overview

Table 43      Oracle Company Overview

Table 44      Oracle Financial Overview

Table 45      Red Hat Company Overview

Table 46      Red Hat Financial Overview