Software - Malaysia
Malaysia- The Software market of Malaysia is expected to see a significant revenue growth in the coming years.
- In 2025, the projected revenue is estimated to reach a substantial amount of US$2.70bn.
- Within this market, the Enterprise Software segment is expected to dominate with a projected market volume of US$1.16bn in 2025.
- This indicates the strong presence and demand for enterprise software solutions in Malaysia.
- Furthermore, it is anticipated that the Software market will experience a steady annual growth rate of 6.57% from 2025 to 2029, resulting in a market volume of approximately US$3.48bn by 2029.
- This growth rate showcases the potential for continued expansion and development in the software industry of Malaysia.
- When compared globally, United States is projected to generate the highest revenue in the Software market, with an estimated amount of US$379.29bn in 2025.
- This highlights the dominant position of the United States in the global software industry, while also emphasizing the potential for growth and competition in Malaysia's domestic market.
- Malaysia has seen a significant rise in demand for software development services, with local companies increasingly investing in digital transformation initiatives.
- XMO_HIGHLIGHTS_PROMOTED_REGIONS
- United States,
- Canada,
- Germany,
- China,
- Japan
Definition:
In general, software is defined as a set of instructions written as programming code to execute specific tasks on a computing device. The Software market covers a wide range of software products and solutions that are publicly sold by various companies. Most software solutions in this market are designed for professional use, but some can also be suitable for personal use. They can also range from basic productivity tools such as word processors and spreadsheets to complex software solutions such as project management tools, graphic design software, and enterprise resource planning software.
Products in the Software market can be obtained in two ways: as on-premises software that is sold via a transactional license or a subscription and as cloud-based software (software as a service/ SaaS) that is most frequently sold as a subscription.
Structure:
The market contains four markets that are based on the functionality of the software:
- Productivity Software refers to application software that supports activities such as producing documents, spreadsheets, drawings, and presentations. This market includes Administrative Software, Collaboration Software, Office Software, Creative Software, and Construction and Design Software.
- Enterprise Software refers to all software that supports essential large-scale business activities such as enterprise resource management, customer management, and supply chain activities. This market includes Enterprise Resource Planning Software, Customer Relationship Management Software, Business Intelligence Software, Supply Chain Management Software, Content Management Software, and Other Enterprise Software.
- Application Development Software refers to software and tools that help the overall application development process.
- System Infrastructure Software refers to software that provides the base framework for operating and managing organizational processes and services on hardware devices.
Additional Information:
The Software market comprises revenue and revenue change as the key performance indicators. Only revenues that are generated by primary vendors at the manufacturer price level either directly or through distribution channels (excluding value-added tax) are included, and revenues generated by resellers are excluded. Revenues are generated through both online and offline sales channels and include spending by consumers (B2C), enterprises (B2B) as well as governments (B2G). Detailed definitions of each market can be found on the respective page where the market data is displayed.
Key players in this market include Microsoft, Adobe, SAP, Oracle, and Salesforce.
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- Productivity software, such as Microsoft, Adobe, and Zoom
- Enterprise software, such as Oracle, SAP, and ServiceNow
- Application development software, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Squarespace, and Visual Studio
- System Infrastructure Software, such as Cisco, Gen Digital, and McAfee
- PC and gaming software, such as NVIDIA Corporation, Improbable, and Plug In Digital
- Social networking, such as Facebook, Yammer, Twitter, and Zimbra
- Free of charge software, such as Airtable, Anaplan, and BlackLine
- Custom made applications, such as Sphinx Solutions, CHI Software, and Intellectsoft
