Gartner: Global IT spending to grow by 13.5% this year

"Global IT spending is expected to rise this year to $6.31 trillion, according to a new forecast from Gartner, a 13.5% increase compared to 2025."

"AI is the single most important driver behind the growth, with investments in AI infrastructure, in particular, driving the trend."

"The data center systems segment is expected to grow by a whopping 55.8% during the year, by far the fastest growing of all categories."

"IT services continue to account for the largest share of total spending and are expected to exceed $1.87 trillion this year."

Global IT spending is forecasted to increase to $6.31 trillion in 2026, marking a 13.5% rise from 2025. AI is identified as the key driver of this growth, particularly through investments in AI infrastructure. The data center systems segment is anticipated to experience a remarkable growth rate of 55.8%, making it the fastest-growing category. IT services will continue to dominate total spending, expected to surpass $1.87 trillion, while software, especially in generative AI, is also witnessing significant growth.

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