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Gartner Raises Global IT Spending Forecast for 2026, Driven by AI Demand

In its latest forecast released on July 27, Gartner raised global IT spending for 2026 to $6.37 trillion, up 14.2% from 2025 and higher than the $6.31 trillion forecast in April. Demand for AI infrastructure remains strong, but scrutiny from investors and boards over enterprise AI investments is also intensifying.