Worldwide IT spending is projected to grow 14.2% in 2026, reaching $6.37 trillion, driven by increased AI-related investments and stronger market confidence, according to Gartner.
Gartner forecasts global IT spending at $6.37 trillion in 2026 (+14.2%), with data center systems growing 62.5% to $822 billion driven by AI infrastructure demand. This signals that AI capex is now the primary IT budget lever for enterprises, reshaping infrastructure and cloud investments through 2026.
Data center systems to see highest growth
Jul 27, 2026
06:27 pm
What's the storyGlobal IT spending is projected to grow by 14.2% in 2026, reaching $6.37 trillion from $5.58 trillion in 2025, according to a recent report by Gartner.
The forecast update highlights stronger growth expectations and increased confidence in overall market expansion.
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