Forrester FY2026 Asia Pacific tech spending rises 9.3%; computer equipment growth climbs 13.7% due to AI data center buildouts and higher hardware prices

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  • Forrester projected Asia Pacific technology spending to grow 9.3% in 2026, with cost pressures and regulations expected to reduce real purchasing power.
  • The firm estimated the region will spend more than USD 437.0 billion on acquiring new technology between 2025 and 2030.
  • Computer equipment was forecast to post the strongest growth at 13.7%, and software spending was projected to rise 10.7%.
  • Australia’s technology spending was forecast to reach nearly AUD 110.0 billion in 2026, with software prices rising at nearly five times general inflation.
  • China’s AI infrastructure spending was projected to exceed USD 70.0 billion in 2026.


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