Gartner forecasts global tech spending to grow 13.5% in 2026, totalling $6.31 trillion
“This latest forecast underscores the accelerating momentum in AI infrastructure and advanced memory,” John-David Lovelock, VP Analyst, Gartner, said. Photo: www.gartner.com/
Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6.31 trillion in 2026, up 13.5% from 2025, forecasts Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights firm.
As AI workloads scale, data centre investment is ramping rapidly, which in turn is driving increased demand for high‑performance compute, said John-David Lovelock, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner.
Published – April 22, 2026 08:25 pm IST
