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Cloud Computing Infrastructure Value Chain

Maps upstream hardware and facilities through connectivity, cloud control layers, platform services, and major demand channels.

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Stages: 6
Segments: 24
Unique companies: 271
Source publishers: 9

Cloud Computing Infrastructure Value Chain with 6 market stages

Research generated July 19, 2026 and last updated July 19, 2026. The complete map contains 305 company placements; repeated placements indicate that a company participates in more than one segment.

Research snapshot

How this market is organized.

Broadest stage: Technology and Component Inputs contains 53 distinct companies across 4 segments.
Public-market coverage: 56 of the 271 unique companies include a ticker in the research dataset.
Research trail: 10 references from 9 publishers support the market structure and company placements.

Market structure

6 stages from upstream inputs to downstream demand.

Technology and Component Inputs

Core semiconductors, components, and systems enable scalable computing infrastructure.

Segments

Compute Processors and Accelerators · Memory and Storage Components · Networking and Optical Components · Power and Thermal Components

Representative companies

NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Arm, Qualcomm, IBM, Cerebras, Groq, Tenstorrent, Hailo, SiPearl, Huawei, Samsung, SK hynix

Data Center Physical Infrastructure

Facilities convert equipment into secure, reliable, and scalable computing capacity.

Segments

Server and Accelerator Systems · Racks and Power Distribution · Cooling and Thermal Management · Data Center Capacity and Colocation

Representative companies

Dell, HPE, Lenovo, Supermicro, QCT, Wiwynn, FII, Inspur, NVIDIA, ASUS, GIGABYTE, Fujitsu, Huawei, Schneider Electric

Connectivity and Interconnection

Networks connect cloud regions, users, facilities, and distributed workloads.

Segments

Backbone and Long-Haul Connectivity · Data Center Interconnection · Internet Exchange and Peering · Edge Access and Delivery Networks

Representative companies

Arelion, Lumen, Zayo, Cogent, GTT, euNetworks, Colt, Tata Communications, PCCW Global, Sparkle, NTT, Orange, China Telecom Global, Deutsche Telekom

Cloud Control and Operations

Control layers allocate resources, automate operations, and protect shared infrastructure.

Segments

Virtualization and Resource Orchestration · Infrastructure Management Automation · Cloud Security and Identity Controls · Monitoring, Resilience, and Recovery

Representative companies

VMware by Broadcom, Red Hat, Canonical, Nutanix, SUSE, Mirantis, OpenNebula, Platform9, Virtuozzo, Vates, QingCloud, Oracle, IBM, Pulumi

Cloud Platform and Managed Services

Service layers package infrastructure into consumable computing, data, and development capabilities.

Segments

Elastic Compute Services · Cloud Storage and Data Protection · Databases and Data Platforms · AI and Developer Platforms

Representative companies

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Huawei Cloud, DigitalOcean, OVHcloud, Akamai Connected Cloud, CoreWeave, Backblaze, Wasabi

Workload Demand and Delivery

Cloud capacity reaches customers through workload requirements, purchasing channels, and operating models.

Segments

Enterprise IT and Business Applications · Digital-Native and Consumer Workloads · Regulated and Public-Sector Workloads · Managed Cloud and Channel Delivery

Representative companies

Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, ServiceNow, Workday, Adobe, Atlassian, Intuit, HubSpot, Sage, Zoho, OpenText, Uber, Airbnb

Research trail

Sources behind the map.

Sources are used to ground market structure and company roles. A listed company is not an investment recommendation.

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