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Gartner Forecasts $6.15T IT Spending in 2026

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated Feb 05, 2026

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Market Impact

The market is expected to see significant growth in IT spending, particularly in AI infrastructure, data centers, and software, which will positively impact technology companies. However, the slowdown in device spending due to rising memory prices may negatively affect hardware manufacturers.

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Event Summary

Gartner, Inc. has released its latest forecast for worldwide IT spending, projecting it to reach $6.15 trillion in 2026, an increase of 10.8% from 2025. The report highlights rapid growth in AI infrastructure, with server spending expected to accelerate by 36.9% and total data center spending to increase by 31.7%. Software spending, though slightly revised downward, is still projected to grow by 14.7%, driven significantly by an 80.8% growth in generative AI model spending. Conversely, device spending growth is expected to slow to 6.1% due to rising memory prices and market-demand constraints. John-David Lovelock, a Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, emphasized the continued investment by hyperscale cloud providers in AI-optimized servers.

Key Actions
95 Gartner forecasted worldwide IT spending to reach $6.15 trillion in 2026
90 Gartner projected generative AI model spending to grow 80.8% in 2026
85 Gartner projected server spending to accelerate by 36.9% in 2026
80 Gartner forecasted total data center spending to increase 31.7% in 2026
75 Gartner revised software spending growth downward to 14.7% for 2026
70 Gartner forecasted device spending growth to slow to 6.1% in 2026
Entities Involved
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Gartner
Gartner, a business and technology insights company, released its latest forecast for worldwide IT spending, projecting significant growth driven by AI infrastructure and data center expansion. This report positions Gartner as a key source of market intelligence for the IT industry.
Importance 90 Sentiment 50
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John-David Lovelock
John-David Lovelock, a Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, provided key insights and commentary on the IT spending forecast, particularly highlighting the rapid growth in AI infrastructure and the slowdown in device spending due to rising memory prices.
Importance 70 Sentiment 50
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