Techcentral iconTechcentralSep 18, 2026

Gartner expects global AI spending to grow by 49.5% in 2026

Global spending on AI is expected to reach $2.7 trillion in 2026 – an increase of 49.5% compared to 2025, according to research and advisory firm Gartner. "Demand for AI infrastructure, including AI‑optimised IaaS, servers, networking, semiconductors for AI processing and devices, remains strong.

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Global spending on AI is expected to reach $2.7 trillion in 2026 – an increase of 49.5% compared to 2025, according to research and advisory firm Gartner.

"Demand for AI infrastructure, including AI‑optimised IaaS, servers, networking, semiconductors for AI processing and devices, remains strong.

That demand is hardly affected by price increases related to memory," […] ie.

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Global spending on AI is expected to reach $2.7 trillion in 2026 – an increase of 49.5% compared to 2025, according to research and advisory firm Gartner. "Demand for AI infrastructure, including AI‑optimised IaaS, servers, networking, semiconductors for AI processing and devices, remains strong. That demand is hardly affected by price increases related to memory," […] ie.

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