Gartner sees global IT spending rising 13.5% in 2026 to USD 6.3 trillion

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  • Gartner lifted its 2026 worldwide IT spending forecast to USD 6.31 trillion, implying 13.5% growth from 2025.
  • Data center systems projected as fastest-growing segment in 2026, rising 55.8% to USD 788 billion on scaling AI workloads.
  • IT services expected to remain largest spending category in 2026 at USD 1.87 trillion, up 9%.
  • Software spending seen climbing 15.1% to USD 1.44 trillion, supported by generative AI development.
  • Device outlays forecast at USD 856 billion, up 8.2%, with higher memory costs cited as constraint on replacement cycles.


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