South Korea Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Size 2025-2029
The South Korea virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) market size is forecast to increase by USD 586.5 million at a CAGR of 16.1% between 2024 and 2029.
The virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) market in South Korea is experiencing notable momentum, primarily due to the rising need for remote support capabilities across diverse organizations. As businesses transition to distributed work structures, the capacity for IT departments to centrally manage, secure, and troubleshoot end-user devices becomes critical. Remote support software, enabling screen sharing and remote control over an internet connection, is now fundamental for sustaining productivity and efficiently resolving technical problems. This requirement is present from internal IT help desks to customer-facing service centers that manage tasks such as malware detection and firmware updates. The increased use of smartphones and tablets as primary work instruments further underscores the necessity for robust remote support systems. This evolution toward centralized desktop management is reshaping how organizations provision and secure their computing environments, making the broader concept of desktop virtualization a cornerstone of contemporary enterprise IT strategy. This shift influences the overall approach to how computing resources are delivered and maintained within modern corporations.In parallel with the need for remote support, the trend of advancing digitalization is creating new avenues for VDI adoption. The expansion of the Internet of Things (IOT) ecosystem, with its vast network of interconnected devices, produces immense data volumes that demand sophisticated management and control. VDI, especially when delivered through the cloud, offers a scalable framework for managing these intricate environments. Significant infrastructure constraints, however, limit broader implementation. Many enterprises do not possess the high-performance or hyper converged infrastructure required to support VDI operations efficiently. This situation can result in increased capital expenditure and performance bottlenecks, including high latency and reduced IOPS throughput, which can negate the productivity advantages VDI is meant to provide. This dynamic creates a complex setting where thoughtful infrastructure planning is essential for successful VDI deployment and affects the direction of the wider virtualization software market. Strategic investment in foundational technology is therefore crucial for organizations looking to leverage virtualized desktop solutions effectively.
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How is this market segmented?
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD million" for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019 - 2023 for the following segments.
- End-user
- IT services
- BFSI sector
- Healthcare sector
- Deployment
- Component
- Platform or software
- Services
- Hardware
- Geography
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The it services segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

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The IT services segment was valued at USD 169.60 million in 2019 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.

Market Dynamics
Our researchers analyzed the data with 2024 as the base year, along with the key drivers, trends, and challenges. A holistic analysis of drivers will help companies refine their marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
The South Korean Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) market is experiencing robust growth, propelled by the nation's advanced digital infrastructure and an escalating demand for secure, flexible work environments. Widespread adoption of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies and the surge in remote work models have compelled organizations across various sectors to invest heavily in VDI solutions to ensure data security and streamline IT management. Cloud-based VDI, also known as Desktop-as-a-Service (DAAS), is gaining significant traction due to its inherent scalability and reduced capital expenditure, which is particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMES). Government initiatives aimed at promoting digital transformation are also acting as a significant catalyst for market expansion.Key industry players in the South Korean VDI market include a mix of global technology giants and specialized local vendors, fostering a highly competitive ecosystem. These companies are increasingly focused on integrating advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enhance the overall user experience and automate complex management tasks. Strategic partnerships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and major cloud service providers are proving to be crucial strategies for expanding market penetration and service offerings. As enterprises continue to prioritize operational continuity and fortify their cybersecurity posture, the VDI market is poised for sustained growth.

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The industry research and growth report includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about key companies, including:
- Amazon Web Services Inc.
- Citrix Systems Inc.
- Dell Technologies Inc.
- Fujitsu Ltd.
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Intel Corp.
- International Business Machines Corp.
- KT Corp.
- Kyndryl Inc.
- Microsoft Corp.
- Ncomputing Co. Ltd.
- Nutanix Inc.
- Oracle Corp.
- Samsung SDS
- SK Telecom Co. Ltd.
- SysOne Co. Ltd
- VMware Inc.
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key industry players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
Recent Development and News in South Korea Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market
Research Analyst Overview
The virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) market in South Korea is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the evolving needs of modern workplaces. The core principles of virtualization are being adapted to support more flexible work models, moving beyond traditional deployments. Organizations are increasingly evaluating the integration of hybrid cloud environments with their existing on-premises infrastructure to optimize performance and scalability. This shift fundamentally alters the landscape of end-user computing, requiring new strategies for managing and securing distributed workforces. The focus is shifting from simple desktop replacement to creating a more agile and resilient IT framework capable of adapting to continuous operational changes.As the market evolves, the adoption of desktop-as-a-service (DAAS) models presents an alternative to capital-intensive VDI setups, offering a different approach to resource management. A primary consideration in this dynamic environment is security, with a heightened focus on protecting data and access points across diverse networks. The methods for application delivery are also changing, with a move towards more streamlined and context-aware solutions that improve user experience without compromising control. Industry projections indicate an expansion of approximately 12% as organizations continue to invest in technologies that enhance operational flexibility and business continuity, reflecting a persistent adjustment in IT strategy.
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Market Scope
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Report Coverage
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Details
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Page number
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181
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Base year
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2024
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Historic period
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2019 - 2023 |
Forecast period
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2025-2029
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Growth momentum & CAGR
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Accelerating at a CAGR of 16.1%
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Market growth 2024-2029
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USD 586.5 million
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Market structure
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Fragmented
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YoY growth 2024-2029(%)
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13.5%
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Key countries
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South Korea
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Competitive landscape
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Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks
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What are the Key Data Covered in this South Korea Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market Research and Growth Report?
- CAGR of the South Korea Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) industry during the forecast period
- Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth and forecasting between 2024 and 2029
- Precise estimation of the size of the market and its contribution of the industry in focus to the parent market
- Accurate predictions about upcoming growth and trends and changes in consumer behaviour
- Growth of the market across APAC
- Thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information about companies
- Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the South Korea virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) market growth of industry companies
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1 Executive Summary
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market overview
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Overview
- Executive Summary - Data Table on Market Overview
- Executive Summary - Chart on Country Market Characteristics
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by End-user
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Deployment
- Executive Summary - Chart on Market Segmentation by Component
- Executive Summary - Chart on Company Market Positioning
2 Technavio Analysis
- 2 Technavio Analysis
- 2.1 Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
- Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
- 2.2 Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
- Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
- 2.3 Factors of disruption
- Overview on factors of disruption
- 2.4 Impact of drivers and challenges
- Impact of drivers and challenges in 2024 and 2029
3 Market Landscape
- 3 Market Landscape
- 3.1 Market ecosystem
- Chart on Parent Market
- Data Table on - Parent Market
- 3.2 Market characteristics
- Chart on Market characteristics analysis
- 3.3 Value chain analysis
- Chart on Value chain analysis
4 Market Sizing
- 4 Market Sizing
- 4.1 Market definition
- Data Table on Offerings of companies included in the market definition
- 4.2 Market segment analysis
- 4.3 Market size 2024
- 4.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2024-2029
- Chart on South Korea - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on South Korea - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on South Korea: Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on South Korea: Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
5 Historic Market Size
- 5 Historic Market Size
- 5.1 Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market in South Korea 2019 - 2023
- Historic Market Size - Data Table on Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Market in South Korea 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
- 5.2 End-user segment analysis 2019 - 2023
- Historic Market Size - End-user Segment 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
- 5.3 Deployment segment analysis 2019 - 2023
- Historic Market Size - Deployment Segment 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
- 5.4 Component segment analysis 2019 - 2023
- Historic Market Size - Component Segment 2019 - 2023 ($ billion)
6 Qualitative Analysis
- 6 Qualitative Analysis
- 6.1 The AI impact on Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) market in South Korea Market
7 Five Forces Analysis
- 7 Five Forces Analysis
- 7.1 Five forces summary
- Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2024 and 2029
- 7.2 Bargaining power of buyers
- Bargaining power of buyers - Impact of key factors 2024 and 2029
- 7.3 Bargaining power of suppliers
- Bargaining power of suppliers - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
- 7.4 Threat of new entrants
- Threat of new entrants - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
- 7.5 Threat of substitutes
- Threat of substitutes - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
- 7.6 Threat of rivalry
- Threat of rivalry - Impact of key factors in 2024 and 2029
- 7.7 Market condition
- Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2024 and 2029
8 Market Segmentation by End-user
- 8 Market Segmentation by End-user
- 8.1 Market segments
- Chart on End-user - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on End-user - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
- 8.2 Comparison by End-user
- Chart on Comparison by End-user
- Data Table on Comparison by End-user
- 8.3 IT services - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on IT services - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on IT services - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on IT services - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on IT services - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 8.4 BFSI sector - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on BFSI sector - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on BFSI sector - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on BFSI sector - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on BFSI sector - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 8.5 Healthcare sector - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on Healthcare sector - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on Healthcare sector - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on Healthcare sector - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Healthcare sector - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 8.6 Market opportunity by End-user
- Market opportunity by End-user ($ billion)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by End-user ($ billion)
9 Market Segmentation by Deployment
- 9 Market Segmentation by Deployment
- 9.1 Market segments
- Chart on Deployment - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Deployment - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
- 9.2 Comparison by Deployment
- Chart on Comparison by Deployment
- Data Table on Comparison by Deployment
- 9.3 On-premises - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on On-premises - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on On-premises - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on On-premises - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on On-premises - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 9.4 Cloud-based - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on Cloud-based - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on Cloud-based - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on Cloud-based - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Cloud-based - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 9.5 Market opportunity by Deployment
- Market opportunity by Deployment ($ billion)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by Deployment ($ billion)
10 Market Segmentation by Component
- 10 Market Segmentation by Component
- 10.1 Market segments
- Chart on Component - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Component - Market share 2024-2029 (%)
- 10.2 Comparison by Component
- Chart on Comparison by Component
- Data Table on Comparison by Component
- 10.3 Platform or software - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on Platform or software - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on Platform or software - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on Platform or software - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Platform or software - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 10.4 Services - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on Services - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on Services - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on Services - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Services - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 10.5 Hardware - Market size and forecast 2024-2029
- Chart on Hardware - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Data Table on Hardware - Market size and forecast 2024-2029 ($ billion)
- Chart on Hardware - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- Data Table on Hardware - Year-over-year growth 2024-2029 (%)
- 10.6 Market opportunity by Component
- Market opportunity by Component ($ billion)
- Data Table on Market opportunity by Component ($ billion)
11 Customer Landscape
- 11 Customer Landscape
- 11.1 Customer landscape overview
- Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria
12 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity
- 12 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity
- 12.1 Market drivers
- Rise in need for remote support across various organizations
- Increased adoption of bring your own device (BYOD) concept
- Increasing adoption of cloud services
- 12.2 Market challenges
- Infrastructure constraints
- Complex installation processes
- Issues with BYOD
- 12.3 Impact of drivers and challenges
- Impact of drivers and challenges in 2024 and 2029
- 12.4 Market opportunities
- Growing digitalization in Korea
- Increase in development of new VDI solutions
- Growing demand for work flexibility
13 Competitive Landscape
- 13 Competitive Landscape
- 13.1 Overview
- 13.2 Competitive Landscape
- Overview on criticality of inputs and factors of differentiation
- 13.3 Landscape disruption
- Overview on factors of disruption
- 13.4 Industry risks
- Impact of key risks on business
14 Competitive Analysis
- 14 Competitive Analysis
- 14.1 Companies profiled
- 14.2 Company ranking index
- 14.3 Market positioning of companies
- Matrix on companies position and classification
- 14.4 Amazon Web Services Inc.
- Amazon Web Services Inc. - Overview
- Amazon Web Services Inc. - Product / Service
- Amazon Web Services Inc. - Key news
- Amazon Web Services Inc. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 14.5 Citrix Systems Inc.
- Citrix Systems Inc. - Overview
- Citrix Systems Inc. - Product / Service
- Citrix Systems Inc. - Key news
- Citrix Systems Inc. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 14.6 Dell Technologies Inc.
- Dell Technologies Inc. - Overview
- Dell Technologies Inc. - Business segments
- Dell Technologies Inc. - Key news
- Dell Technologies Inc. - Key offerings
- Dell Technologies Inc. - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 14.7 Fujitsu Ltd.
- Fujitsu Ltd. - Overview
- Fujitsu Ltd. - Business segments
- Fujitsu Ltd. - Key news
- Fujitsu Ltd. - Key offerings
- Fujitsu Ltd. - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 14.8 Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - Overview
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - Product / Service
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - Key news
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 14.9 Intel Corp.
- Intel Corp. - Overview
- Intel Corp. - Business segments
- Intel Corp. - Key news
- Intel Corp. - Key offerings
- Intel Corp. - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 14.10 International Business Machines Corp.
- International Business Machines Corp. - Overview
- International Business Machines Corp. - Business segments
- International Business Machines Corp. - Key news
- International Business Machines Corp. - Key offerings
- International Business Machines Corp. - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 14.11 KT Corp.
- KT Corp. - Overview
- KT Corp. - Product / Service
- KT Corp. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 14.12 Kyndryl Inc.
- Kyndryl Inc. - Overview
- Kyndryl Inc. - Product / Service
- Kyndryl Inc. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 14.13 Microsoft Corp.
- Microsoft Corp. - Overview
- Microsoft Corp. - Business segments
- Microsoft Corp. - Key news
- Microsoft Corp. - Key offerings
- Microsoft Corp. - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 14.14 Ncomputing Co. Ltd.
- Ncomputing Co. Ltd. - Overview
- Ncomputing Co. Ltd. - Product / Service
- Ncomputing Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 14.15 Nutanix Inc.
- Nutanix Inc. - Overview
- Nutanix Inc. - Product / Service
- Nutanix Inc. - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 14.16 Oracle Corp.
- Oracle Corp. - Overview
- Oracle Corp. - Business segments
- Oracle Corp. - Key news
- Oracle Corp. - Key offerings
- Oracle Corp. - Segment focus
- SWOT
- 14.17 Samsung SDS
- Samsung SDS - Overview
- Samsung SDS - Product / Service
- Samsung SDS - Key offerings
- SWOT
- 14.18 SK Telecom Co. Ltd.
- SK Telecom Co. Ltd. - Overview
- SK Telecom Co. Ltd. - Business segments
- SK Telecom Co. Ltd. - Key offerings
- SK Telecom Co. Ltd. - Segment focus
- SWOT
15 Appendix
- 15 Appendix
- 15.1 Scope of the report
- Market definition
- Objectives
- Notes and caveats
- 15.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist
- Inclusions checklist
- Exclusions checklist
- 15.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
- Currency conversion rates for US$
- 15.4 Research methodology
- 15.5 Data procurement
- 15.6 Data validation
- 15.7 Validation techniques employed for market sizing
- Validation techniques employed for market sizing
- 15.8 Data synthesis
- 15.9 360 degree market analysis
- 360 degree market analysis
- 15.10 List of abbreviations
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases

DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts

REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape