IT spending is projected to increase by 7.9 percent, reaching $5.43 trillion in 2025. This growth is propelled by digital transformation and the impact of artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI. There's a notable increase in data center systems, showing over 42 percent growth primarily from the demand for AI-optimized servers. However, geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties have created a strategic pause in new investments. Many organizations prefer to postpone IT spending rather than reduce budgets, especially in hardware projects, while cloud contracts remain stable. Notably, 62 percent of executives view AI as critical for future competitiveness.
Global IT spending is expected to rise by 7.9 percent to a total of $5.43 trillion in 2025, driven by digital transformation and AI.
Despite global economic uncertainties, CIOs are cautious in IT investments, often postponing rather than cutting budgets, particularly in hardware and infrastructure.
Demand for AI-optimized servers is driving significant growth in data center systems, with this segment expected to grow over 42 percent in 2025.
62 percent of executives view AI as critical to competitiveness over the next ten years, highlighting its importance in strategic planning amid uncertainty.
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