Middle East Data Center Physical Security Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Middle East Data Center Physical Security Market Analysis

The Middle East Data Center Physical Security Market size is estimated at USD 69.21 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 160.94 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 18.30% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Data center security employs a four-layered approach: perimeter security, facility controls, computer room controls, and cabinet controls. The first layer, perimeter security, focuses on deterring and detecting unauthorized personnel, aiming to delay potential breaches. Should a breach occur, the second layer, which employs access control systems like card swipes or biometrics, restricts further access. The third layer enhances physical security with various verification methods, including monitoring restricted areas, turnstiles, VCA, biometric access controls for fingerprints, irises, or vascular patterns, and radio frequency identification. While these layers primarily focus on authorized personnel, an additional layer, cabinet locking mechanisms, addresses concerns of insider threats, such as malicious employees.

The upcoming IT load capacity of the Middle Eastern data center market is expected to reach 2,059.5 MW by 2029.

The region's construction of raised floor area is expected to increase 9.7 million sq. ft by 2029.

The region's total number of racks to be installed is expected to reach 496K units by 2029. Saudi Arabia is expected to house the maximum number of racks by 2029.

Close to 26 submarine cable systems are connecting the Middle East, and many are under construction. One such submarine cable estimated to start service in 2024 is Blue, which stretches over 4,696 km with a landing point in Tel Aviv.

Middle East Data Center Physical Security Industry Segmentation

The data center physical security market refers to the industry focused on providing products and services to safeguard data centers' physical infrastructure and assets. This includes measures to protect data centers from unauthorized access to premises, hardware theft, vandalism, sabotage, terrorist acts, and other physical threats. Data center physical security components may include video surveillance and monitoring, access control systems, physical barriers, biometric authentication, and environmental controls designed to ensure the safety and integrity of the data center environment.

The Middle Eastern data center physical security market is segmented by solution type (video surveillance and access control solutions), service type (consulting services and professional services), end user (IT and telecommunication, BFSI, government, healthcare, and other end users), and country. The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.