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Global IT Spending Surges 14% in 2025, Driven by AI Investments
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
What
Global IT spending is projected to reach $4.25 trillion in 2025, a 14% increase driven primarily by massive investments in AI infrastructure. This growth marks the best year for the IT sector since 1996, with significant spending concentrated on service provider datacenters.
Where
Global IT market.
When
Forecasts for 2025 and 2026.
Key Factors
- •IDC reports global IT spending will hit $4.25 trillion in 2025, a 14% increase, making it the strongest growth year since 1996 due to AI.
- •Investments in datacenter infrastructure for AI are expected to reach nearly $500 billion, an 86% year-over-year increase, primarily from service providers.
- •The positive outlook for IT spending continues into 2026, with most companies planning increased budgets despite economic uncertainty, largely sustained by ongoing AI investments.
Takeaways
- →Organizations should assess their AI adoption strategies to leverage current market investment trends and maintain competitive relevance.
- →The sustained economic impact of AI investments is expected to drive IT market growth, making it a critical factor for future business planning.
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