Gartner Forecasts Worldwide It Spending To Grow 9.8% In 2026, Exceeding $6 Trillion For The First Time
Gartner, Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $6.08 trillion in 2026, an increase of 9.8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company.
Gartner analysts are discussing the trends that are impacting the IT market during Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, taking place here through Thursday.
'The uncertainty pause that began in the second quarter of 2025 started to alleviate in the third quarter and a significant budget flush is anticipated before the end of the year,' said John-David Lovelock, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner.